I love volunteering at Rancho Compasion! Over the years, it's been as much of a sanctuary for me as…read morethe resident animals! Connecting with the human and non-human animals has provided a therapeutic sense of community and hope. I've been inspired to meet so many like-minded people who are making more conscious, compassionate choices. I've seen firsthand how the resources are wisely used and how well the residents are cared for; volunteers receive excellent training on doing the tasks that go into that care (cleaning, changing the bedding, preparing food). I especially enjoy helping with special events and tours that inspire and educate guests. It's exciting that the sanctuary has evolved to include agricultural education to nurture the next generation of citizens! I'm proud to be an active supporter of Rancho Compasion and all that it stands for, especially in an age that begs us to stand for something. Please consider supporting Rancho Compasion and other farmed animal sanctuaries working to improve animal welfare and human awareness. Let Love Roam.

I would absolutely recommend participating in one of their events. They host community days where…read moreyou can feel good about spending your time outdoors and doing something so beneficial for the animals. They do amazing work here, please consider helping or donating anyway you can!

CAM has kept our community glued together, especially the financially challenged, for decades…read moredespite budget cuts from the state and feds, etc. They provide quality services to people in need and do it well. I'm proud to have them in my neighborhood (I live just outside SR city limits). Used to work for them too. Great employer.

As a low-income person with huge ongoing medical expenses Community Action Marin is a place where…read moreyou can find practical solutions in difficult times. There are some very kind, dedicated people working there who can guide you to resources practical solutions. CAM is a gem!

Great resource for nonprofit organizations. Super nice people…read more CVNL is the organizer of the #BayAreaHumanRace which has over the last 3 decades supported the local nonprofit community. Last year there were 1500 runners. The people at CVNL are always super busy so it is best to just stop by and see them if you want something.

Although this used to be a wonderful service to non profits today this is strictly a money making…read moreorganization that really is not run by volunteers but is in business to sell fee for service help to non profits. It in itself is poorly organized and if you are just inquiring to get information there is no receptionist and therefor you must guess as to who you want to talk to from a recorded laundry list of names and departments. If you guess wrong you will just have to hope that that person will refer your name to someone there that can help. My suggestion is that they hire someone to organize them before they attempt to help anyone else.

This is an awesome program that benefits so many deprived children in times of need in the USA and…read morearound the world. Pretty shameful for one review to complain that his teenage son had to pay $20.00 to volunteer. The money is used to pay for the food and transporation around the world. Would have been more appropriate to pay for his son to reinforce what a good deed it is. Cudos to the teenager who wanted to help in anyway.

This is a great cause. I have volunteered here more than 20 times with my 13 year old. It is great…read moreto find places that allow kids that young. As much as the cause is great, I have observed on a regular basis team members being short and harsh with my kid if god forbids he drops a grain of rice. But not only that. These people should learn that there is a way of saying things and should practice gratitude a little more....

Amazing people and program. The founder and owner, Heather, is so kind and neurodiverse affirming…read moreperson. She is so patient, and all her volunteers are complete gems and totally patient too. I'm so glad we found this program and appreciate all Heather and the volunteers do to change kids lives, and foster a truly inclusive experience.

Amazing people. The owner is really nice. Amazing program. They change a lot of kids. With special…read moreneeds. I see changes every day

The teachers are really great in the Toddler room. My twins love going and have lots of different…read moreactivities. It's so convenient to have my kindergartener picked up at school and brought over here where I can pick up all the kids together. They provide lunch for the toddlers and also wash the bedding for naps, which saves me so much time. The food is healthy and kid friendly. All of the teachers are really engaged with the kids. On the down side, you have to fill out a schedule every month and keep to it for the whole month. That is a pain and makes me feel constrained. Sometimes I have things coming up during the month and I have to check with them each time I want to change the pick up time. On the plus side, they do try to accommodate changes.

If you are looking for a safe place that will take good care of your child, feed them great healthy…read morefood, help them be successful in school, have lots of fun, learn new skills, meet new friend and just be loved then this is the place!

Waste Not Want Not Salvaging is one of those rare organizations that quietly does real, practical…read morework for the community. They help businesses and residents keep usable materials out of the landfill by finding ways to reuse, repair, and redistribute items that still have value. Instead of throwing things away, they connect materials with artists, educators, farms, nonprofits, and people who can actually use them. They also provide supervised community service opportunities and help elderly or overwhelmed residents responsibly clear out and rehome items. The focus is thoughtful, resourceful, and environmentally responsible. It's refreshing to see a small nonprofit solving real waste problems while supporting the local community at the same time. Marin County is lucky to have a group doing this kind of hands-on reuse and salvage work.

So what to do. My parents passed and I was left with so many surplus items. They all have value and…read moreI want to see them in the hands of folks who will appreciate them and provide these items in their next life. I certainly don't want to create any more landfill. I don't have time to try to sell them. When I attempted to offer them for free, I encountered more flakes than I can count. I have some concerns about liability. What happens if I give away a ladder and someone takes a fall? Could I receive any tax deduction since I am giving these items away. I encountered Jesse of Waste Not Want Not and my concerns were immediately quelled. Jesse is conscientious about making sure that items are recycled or rehomed. He offered me a release of liability and offered me a tax-deductible receipt for the 501(c) 3 he runs. Most importantly I can feel good that my parents' items will find their way into the hands of folks who could really benefit from them. I am glad that I can avoid paying storage fees to retain items I don't need while being confident that they will end up in a network of folks who could really use them. Problems solved.