Community Action Marin

Way to go, Fatai and CARE teams!

Supporting what works for racial justice. Check out this offering from SURJ Marin: Study & Action Series - a 5-week opportunity to show up, grow in community & build capacity for anti-racist work. Offered by Showing Up for Racial Justice starting March 14: https://surjmarin.org/events/study-and-action/

March is National Nutrition Month. Eating healthfully doesn't have to be complicated! Choose nutritious foods that have vitamins, minerals, fiber and other nutrients. These tips can help: https://sm.eatright.org/ERnotcomplicated #NationalNutritionMonth

Need free tax help? We're here for you! Join us online for free, virtual tax preparation help. GetYourRefund.org/CAM #IRS #GetYourRefund

Join us online tomorrow for our next Agency Orientation. Receive one-on-one coaching on personal finances, debt, career, and housing. Learn how our services can help you reach your goals. Wednesday, March 3 from 5:30-6:30pm. Reg: http://ow.ly/6nsG50DA2zf

Make sure to be in-the-know about our upcoming Annual Report, public hearing, and Visioning event, as well as other upcoming news and activities by joining our mailing list! https://camarin.org/get-involved/join-our-list/

Need to talk to someone? The Enterprise Recovery Center has added new hours to Marin County’s confidential peer-run Warm Line, and has also added an option for those who speak Spanish. We are here to provide a confidential safe place for you to talk about anything that is on your mindincluding anxiety, depression, fear, financial struggles and substance difficulties. We're in your corner! English Warm Line: 415.459.6330 Hours 9 AM Midnight Spanish Warm Line: 415.457.4026 Hours 1 PM 6 PM

Before we start heading into our winter months - remembering a hot day this fall where teachers busted out the sprinkler and everyone had some water fun, cooled off with some cold watermelon... and then each family was sent home with pizza and salad for dinner thanks to Dine11 Marin. Moments that make healthy childhood memories :)

Behind on your energy bills? The State of California may be able to help. Visit csd.ca.gov/energybills to see if you qualify & to apply. #LIHEAP #LIHEAPCares

The Enterprise Recovery Center is now taking appointments for in-person 1-hour individual coaching and peer counseling appointments to meet the needs of community. Space is limited according to public health guidance. To make an appointment please contact us at 415-457-4554 or at [email protected] Want help with technology to participate in our virtual support groups? The ERC is now offering in-person support to those who need assistance setting up virtual sessions on personal devices (e.g., laptops, tablets, phones). Need Wi-fi? For those who would need to use the ERC’s guest Wi-Fi to participate in classes and support groups, this is available to a limited number of people. Please inquire. For more info, click here> https://camarin.org/enterprise-recovery-center-soft-opening/

On behalf of our whole team including our Board and our partner Bank of Marin, we want to express our deepest appreciation to our generous supporters who helped us meet our $20,000 Giving Challenge. This year has brought unprecedented challenges for many individuals and familiesour neighborsin Marin County. Funds that we raised during this Giving Challenge will have a direct impact for people in need of help to pay their electric bills, rent or medical expenses. Many families are in need of food. Together we helping to meet the urgency of the moment and ensure better outcomes for all of us. Thank you for giving Marin County a step up!

Through the State of California’s Project Homekey program, the County of Marin is on the verge of potentially approving the redevelopment of three new housing sites in Marin (Inn Marin in Novato, America’s Best Value in Corte Madera, and 3301 Kerner in San Rafael). Together, these projects would create almost 140 new units of permanent supportive housing and bring in upwards of $20M in State funding to our community. Critically, all three of these sites will be occupied as in...terim housing within 30-90 days, guaranteeing that more individuals and families will be off the streets going into the winter months. But your voice is needed. Project Homekey needs as many individual people as possible to speak in support of this project at the following Board of Supervisors meetings (link below) taking place on: Tuesday, November 10th Final Approval of 3301 Kerner and America’s Best Value and Tuesday, November 17th Final Approval of Inn Marin https://www.marincounty.org/depts/bs/meeting-archive

Elissa Roy has long been driven by a desire to help people. As the Director of Development, Elissa is relatively new to Community Action Marin but she is already a vocal proponent. Leading the fundraising, the volunteer program, marketing and communications, Elissa is excited to help bring resources to the agency that can have profound impacts on members of the community we serve. Read more here> https://camarin.org/staff-spotlight-elissa-roy-developing-/

The weekly drive thru food distribution at Northgate Mall takes place today from 11am - 2pm, offered by SF-Marin Food Bank. Weekly registration is no longer required, just come by and food will be distributed in cars only. For more info you can call 628-272-8430. @SFMFoodBank

Community Action Marin's Virtual Agency Orientation takes place tomorrow 11/4 @5:30pm. Receive one-on-one coaching on personal finances, debt, career, housing & even Medicare. Learn how our services can help you reach your goals. We’re in your corner! Reg: http://camarin.org/orientation

El voto es un derecho fundamental sobre el que descansa nuestra democracia. Hable con un trabajador electoral si es testigo de tal comportamiento en lugares de votación. Si no se puede acceder a un trabajador electoral, llame a nuestra línea directa para reportar el incidente (415) 473-7191 entre las 7 a.m. y las 8 p.m. Martes 3 de noviembre si es testigo de algún intento de represión o intimidación de votantes. #MarinContraElOdio http://ow.ly/htAH50CaEzk

We stand with our communities from Marin City to Bodega Bay; Novato to Sausalito; and Inverness to the Canal District. Every member of our community has a right to safety, security, inclusion, respect, and religious freedom. Marin will not tolerate reprehensible attempts at Voter Suppression and Intimidation. Voting is a fundamental right, upon which our democracy rests. Please talk to a poll worker if you witness any such behavior at the polls. If a poll worker isn’t accessi...ble, contact (415) 473-7191 if you witness any attempts of voter suppression or intimidation. Over the weekend, residents of our community were subjected to race-based hate speech and acts of blatant intimidation. We will not tolerate this in Marin County. Marin is a community that stands against Hate, Bigotry, Racism, Sexism, Anti-Semitism, Ableism, Misogyny, Homophobia, Religious Intolerance, and Xenophobia.

Our Family Partners program assists families who struggle with mental health and provides a whole-family approach to connect family members with the resources they need in many ways including: parent coaching, parenting classes, system navigation, resource finding, emotional support, and child mentoring. See how Family Partners helped this client family and learn how peer support helps break through isolation and shame that comes from social stigma. https://camarin.org/connecting-the-whole-family-to-resourc/

Ahora, los lugares de votación cuentan con horarios extendidos para el 3 de noviembre. Si aún no está inscrito o necesita reemplazar la balota que se le envió por correo, ¡NO ESPERE! Vaya temprano para evitar filas largas. Se requiere usar mascarillas y practicar el distanciamiento social. ¿Solo quiere entregar su balota? Encuentre un buzón cerca de usted en marinvotes.org

Every day, Community Action Marin works to provide essential services like financial coaching, support groups, warm line services, cash assistance, and other safety net supports to the community. To help ensure we stay nimble in response to all that’s changing in the face of COVID-19 challenges, please take this short survey and in only two minutes, you can make sure we’re informed about what will work for you. http://ow.ly/pTAC50ATI1g