The Stone Soup of Community Health Every neighbor has a role in creating a healthier, more connected West Marin by Poko Giacomini – The West Marin Community Resiliency Team (CRT) If you’re familiar with the old story of Stone Soup, you know the lesson at its heart: a rich, nourishing meal only happens when every neighbor adds a little something to the pot. Community health works the very same way. It isn’t a one- size-fits-all program handed down to us. It’s built from the ground up when each of us brings our unique ingredients to the table. As we look ahead to a busy fall at the San Geronimo Valley Community Center, we’re stirring the pot on several important health initiatives and we need your help to make them a success. For years, we’ve worked to bring healthcare resources directly into our West Marin communities, including Point Reyes Station, Bolinas, Tomales, and Nicasio and the San Geronimo Valley. But to truly bridge the healthcare gaps for our unin- sured and underinsured neighbors, we’re reimagining how our community health fairs operate. Our goal is to create a more targeted, community-centered model, and the best way to do that is by designing it together. We recently launched a community engagement survey to hear directly from you. Your feedback will help determine which services, programs, and resources are most needed in your community. If you haven’t completed the survey yet, please take a few minutes to share your thoughts on the West Marin CRT Survey (QR code below). Your voice will help us build a model that truly reflects the needs of West Marin. While we plan for the future, we also have opportunities this fall to protect our community’s health today. As students head back to school, the West Marin Community Response Team (CRT) will host vaccination clinics in our four West Marin hubs—San Geronimo, Bolinas, Tomales, and Point Reyes Station—along with free vision screenings provided by the San Geronimo Valley Lions Club. From October 1 through November 21 , flu shots will be available for everyone 6 months of age and older, including high-dose/enhanced vaccines for adults ages 65 and older. COVID-19 vaccinations will also be available for Medi-Cal children (ages 0–18), and uninsured adults are eligible to receive vaccinations as well. We encourage everyone to take advantage of these free services to help keep them- selves, their families, and our community healthy throughout the fall and winter seasons.
Getting a routine flu shot helps create a circle of protection around our families, our seniors, and neighbors with vulnerable immune systems. Vision screenings are just as important, helping identify concerns early so children and adults alike have the tools they need to thrive. Another meaningful way to give back is by donating blood. The San Geronimo Valley Community Center will host another community blood drive on Thursday, October 15 , in conjunction with our Community Health Fair. Blood donations remain a critical lifeline for local hospitals and emergency responders, and a single donation can help save up to three lives. Please mark your calendar now. We’ll share registration information and appointment links in our weekly update email
West Marin's Community Resilience Team (CRT) at the 2025 Community Health Fair in the Community Center Gym. Save the date for our next Community Health Fair on October 15, 2026.
newsletter as the event gets closer. Whether you fill out the survey, bring your family to the vaccination clinic, sched- ule a vision screening, or roll up your sleeve to donate blood, every contribution matters. Community health isn’t created by one organization alone—it’s built by neighbors showing up for one another. You are the essential ingredients that keep West Marin resilient, healthy, and deep- ly connected. Thank you for continuing to care for one another and for helping make our community stronger, one small act at a time. As West Marin’s Community Resilience Team (CRT), the Community Center partners with Marin County to connect residents with vital health information, emergency preparedness resources, and support services. Originally launched dur- ing the COVID-19 pandemic, the CRT now addresses a range of public health priorities, including climate resilience, overdose prevention, and improving access to healthcare.
In the past, West Marin health fairs offered services like health screenings and vaccinations. Now, they want to create events that better reflect the needs and interests of each community. Please take a few minutes to complete our survey via QR code below. Your feedback will help plan health events that are welcoming, useful, and relevant.
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