Artists, storytellers, teachers, and community leaders have long understood the power of art and story to transform individual lives, as well as society at large. From ancient times, and in cultures around the world, music, poetry, and dance were prescribed as medicine, and were viewed as fundamental to the healthy working of body, mind, and community. A proud Creativity Explored artist sharing their talent with the world. For the last few generations in the United States, perhaps going back to the Russian launch of the Sputnik Rocket in 1957, public support of art and culture has faltered, replaced by an [...more...]

We love our animals. As pets, our cats, dogs, birds, rodents, and lizards are our most loyal companions and best friends. We love them so much, we don’t always recognize what, aside from their love, they’re giving us in return. A pet in your household is correlated with several health benefits: lowered blood pressure, reduced levels of anxiety and depression, improved cognitive function for older people, improved social skills for children. The mere responsibility of taking care of a dog means more outdoor activity for the owner, and therefore, more opportunities for socialization, as well as lowered cholesterol and triglyceride [...more...]

Check out the details below, and RSVP links for both of Brady’s upcoming events: Join us on Monday, October 23, […more…]

Shelter and supportive housing programs at Homeward Bound of Marin will serve more just-picked vegetables in the coming months, thanks […more…]

Scott’s transformational investment in REDF showcases the strength of the employment social enterprise solution for advancing economic inclusion and equity […more…]

Firearm Suicide Prevention Day, part of Suicide Prevention Month, was created to educate about America’s growing firearm suicide crisis and promote […more…]

A Collection of Stories of People Who Came Close to Gun Suicide Every day in America, 67 parents, siblings, partners […more…]

Wu Yee Children’s Services Presents the 2023 Visionary Dinner and Gala: Stories Across Time. Uniting Communities for Brighter Futures. Wu […more…]

Income inequality in Marin is among the highest in the nation, and race plays a large role in who is […more…]

Summer opens with a clear path to ending veteran homelessness in Marin County! Crews demolished old warehouses this spring and […more…]

Mayor Shen Thao’s office nominated CERI staff member Sophal Yin as an honoree for the AAPI Heritage Month for the […more…]

On April 11, 2023, CERI officially opened the doors at our new office on Grand Ave in Oakland. We marked […more…]

Marin County is one of the wealthiest counties in the United States. Yet many in our community go without the […more…]

25 years of unconditional support. 25 years of long-term relationships. 25 years of never kicking anyone out of our program. […more…]

Join Friends of the Children Bay Area on Thursday, April 27, 2023 6:00-9:00PM for their Find Your Spark! 2023 Gala […more…]

In 2022, Brady launched a statewide End Family Fire campaign in partnership with the Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH) to […more…]

We are so proud of YLC’s Policy Director, Jenny Pokempner, on being named the American Bar Association’s Fearless Children’s Lawyer […more…]

Community Action Marin makes it possible for people in Marin to achieve well-being by providing the vital services they need. […more…]

In January and February, Wu Yee celebrated the Lunar New Year and Black History Month in San Francisco! Wu Yee […more…]

Spend the evening of Saturday, May 13th, with your community to help Bay Area families experiencing homelessness at the beautiful […more…]

Yeah, Art! is proud to be one of the featured nonprofits alongside Youth UpRising on NBC’s docuseries “Play It Forward,” featuring the […more…]