Community Guide 2017
Woodacre Improvement Club Founded: 1940 1 Garden Way Box 405 Woodacre 94973 Contact: Carol Foti, Manager 415-488-0708 Fax: 415-488-0787 Email: woodacrepool@att.net
residents with needs that aren’t covered by other county agencies. This fund can cover car repair, pay for a winter tank of propane, or help to subsidize the costs of an illness by paying for adaptive equipment or a medical bill. Our disbursement committee decides awards on a case-by-case basis. This is a grassroots effort to formalize what our com- munity has been doing for so many years. Valley Toys and Joys Founded: 1990 Valley Toys and Joys is a nonprofit trust created to bring the magic of the holidays to local children. We assist low-income families and those who are in temporary crisis. We are funded by wonderful individuals who are suddenly transformed into holiday elves capable of making all kinds of dreams come true. This is a very personal program. We attempt to fulfill the wishes of the children, whether it be a bike, jacket, book, or Barbie doll. Santa Claus is alive and well in the San Geronimo Valley. West Marin Senior Services Founded: 1976 Laura Sherman, C.M.C. Care Manager Office: 415-663-8148 x102 (Fax: 415-663-1268) President: Barbara Hernandez PO Box 496, Woodacre 94973 415-488-0454 For over 40 years WMSS has helped older adults remain safe with dignity in West Marin by providing a range of in-home, assisted living, and community services for per- sons 60+ years that fosters independence and participation in our community. Services include comprehensive, con- fidential care management, individualized plans of care, adult social services coordination, caregiver referrals, family member respite, transportation assistance, meals, homecare equipment, home-safety repairs, community education and wellness programs. If being cared for at home is no longer the best option, WMSS offers assisted living for up to eight seniors at Stockstill House, a state licensed residential care home located in Point Reyes Station. laura@wmss.org www.wmss.org
The Woodacre Improvement Club (WIC), a private mem- bership supported nonprofit center located in the heart of Woodacre. Facilities include a 60-foot swimming pool, a baby pool, two tennis courts, a ballfield, a small gym, yoga room, volleyball sandpit, basketball courts and a children’s playground. A gym trainer and swim/tennis lessons are available. The main hall is a multipurpose space with a stage–excellent for classes, member events and meetings. It is the local polling location and is designated as a commu- nity’s emergency disaster center. HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS Coastal Health Alliance Founded: 1988 Box 910, Point Reyes Station 94956 415-663-8666 www.coastalhealth.net Rooted in West Marin, the Coastal Health Alliance (CHA) is committed to providing quality, comprehensive primary health care services to all. CHA operates Community Health Centers in Point Reyes Station, Bolinas, and Stin- son Beach (see locations below). CHA provides (bi-lingual) primary care, including medical, dental and behavioral health services; accepts Medi-Cal, Medicare and most major forms of insurance, including Kaiser Permanente; and offers a sliding fee scale for those of limited income. Locations are: • Point Reyes Community Health Center 3 Sixth Street, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956 • Bolinas Community Health Center 88 Mesa Road, Bolinas, CA 94924 • Stinson Beach Community Health Center 3419 State Route 1, Stinson Beach, CA 94970 San Geronimo Valley Emergency Fund Founded: 2004 Box 242 San Geronimo 94963 Contact: Zoila Berardi 415-488-1906 The SGV Emergency Fund is dedicated to providing finan- cial respite to qualifying individuals with hardship due to unforeseen circumstances. Our intention is to assist Valley
ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS Salmon Protection and Watershed Network (SPAWN) Founded: 1997 Contact: 415-663-8590
info@spawnusa.org www.spawnusa.org
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