Community Guide 2017
San Geronimo Valley Organizations Nonprofit San Geronimo Valley organizations offer pro- grams, services, and facilities of all sorts, and testify to the creative diversity and heart of Valley life.
Around the world, there are at least 1,200,000 members in 33,000 Rotary Clubs located in more than 200 countries. Its members form a global network of business, profession- al and community leaders who volunteer their time and talents to serve their communities and the world. Rotary’s motto, Service Above Self , exemplifies the humanitarian spirit. Each club is autonomous, non-governmental, non- political and non-religious. Rotarians enjoy fun and fellowship while addressing critical issues locally, nationally and internationally. Rotary is only lim- ited by the imagination of those wishing to make a difference. Safe Routes to Schools (SR2S) (A program of the Transportation Authority of Marin) Founded: 2000 Contacts: Safety issues Wendi Kallins, wkallins@igc.org, 415-488-4101 In-school programs Gwen Froh: gwen@marinbike.org 415-456-3469 x104 www.saferoutestoschools.org Safe Routes to School is a safe, fun and educational method of encouraging more children to find green ways to school, including walking, biking, carpooling or bus. School volun- teers organize regular Walk and Bike to School Days, and are provided materials to run challenges within the school, and to compete with other schools to increase green trips. The Teens Go Green Program empowers middle- and high-school stu- dents to foster change in their communities. Trained instruc- tors teach bicycle and pedestrian safety during PE. Safety issues are identified, and SR2S makes recommendations to the local jurisdiction to address these issues. SGV Affordable Housing Association Founded: 1983 Box 152, Woodacre 94973 415-488-4890 The San Geronimo Valley Affordable Housing Association owns and operates three shared housing units rented to six low-income seniors on Sage Lane and the Forest Knolls Trailer Court with 20 affordable homes. Our mission is to create, preserve and manage affordable housing in the San Geronimo Valley and beyond. We envision a culturally diverse and vibrant San Geronimo Valley community that retains its unique rural and natural qualities while offering housing opportunities for people of all income levels and walks of life. In the future, it is our intention to develop and preserve info@sgvaha.org www.sgvaha.org
Please note: Every effort has been made to include all relevant nonprofit Valley organizations whose primary focus is to sup- port the welfare, activities, and interests of Valley residents. We apologize for any inadvertent omissions. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN SPIRIT In Support of Paralytics In Really Intense Times Founded: 1987
2 Grant Avenue, Woodacre Box 383, Woodacre 94973 President: Aneice Taylor, 415-488-0477 Hours Open 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Monday through Friday www.inspirit-marin.org
IN SPIRIT is a nonprofit organization that assists quadriple- gics in receiving the attendant care and other essential services they need to live independently and safely in their homes. It serves quadriplegics throughout Marin County and provides grants for attendant care, adaptive equipment, peer support and resource information. With grassroots support, it was formed in 1987 by Valley resident Aneice Taylor after she received a spinal cord injury in the storm of 1982. LEAP - Lagunitas Schools Foundation Lead, Enrich, Achieve, Progress Founded: 1980 www.leap4education.org LEAP is the Lagunitas School District’s non-profit, all volunteer, fundraising foundation. We raise the funds that close the gap between what our district receives from state and federal funding and what our kids truly need for a well rounded education. Our goal is to provide all of the kids in our small, progressive district with access to high quality enrichments; particularly in the areas of art, music, environ- mental education and sciences. We believe the future of our world is in our classrooms today. Rotary Club of West Marin Founded: 2005 Contact: Michelle Clein, Charter President 415-686-8544 or 415-482-3121
info@westmarinrotary.org. www.westmarinrotary.org
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