Winter 2025-26 Volunteer List Nika Ayre
A Volunteer’s Profile: Linda Rockwell by Nicole Ramirez The San Geronimo Valley Community Center is proud to nominate Linda Rockwell for the 2025 CVNL Volunteer of the Year Award. Linda has been volunteering with the Center since 2022. Following the passing of her hus- band, Linda began volunteering at the SF/Marin Food Bank warehouse but soon realized she was seeking a more personal and community-oriented expe- rience. That’s when she signed up—sight unseen—to volunteer at the San Geronimo Valley Community Center Food Bank.
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Credits Stone Soup is printed four times a year and reflects the diverse cultural interests of the Community Center and the Valley. Though it is a publication of the San Geronimo Valley Community Center, it is meant as a journal for everyone in or around the Valley. We are interested in your input. If you have any comments, ideas for articles or columns, news, art, stories, poetry, photography, or information for the publication, please forward them to: The Stone Soup Editorial Committee c/o San Geronimo Valley Community Center, 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. P.O. Box 194, San Geronimo, CA 94963. Phone (415) 488-8888 • email: dfogel@sgvcc.org, or visit www.sgvcc.org. Stone Soup does not exercise editorial control on the content of submissions by organi- zations, byline columnists, or display ads. We reserve the right to refuse to publish ads or submissions. Editorial Committee: Danielle Fogel, Alexa Davidson, David Russ Proofreading: Alexa Davidson, Danielle Fogel, Albert DeSilver, Poko Giacomini Production: David Russ, Russ Ranch Productions Printing: Marin Sun Ads: Danielle Fogel and Albert DeSilver Linda’s kindness, compassion, and belief in the dignity of every person embody the very values of equity and belonging. She has helped make the San Geronimo Valley Community Center a more welcoming, inclusive place, one where everyone feels seen, valued, and cared for. We are profoundly grateful to Linda for her commitment, leadership, and the joy she brings to our community. Earlier this year, Linda faced a major personal challenge when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She took a short pause from volunteering to undergo treatment, enduring several procedures over five months. When she received a clean bill of health, Linda’s first goal was to return to her volunteer work, which she calls “giving my life purpose.” Her resilience and unwavering dedication have inspired every- one around her. Linda embodies the spirit of service, showing up, caring deeply, and finding meaning in giving back. She has grown into a true leader among volunteers, forming lasting friendships and making a visible difference in the lives of those she serves. Although she lives in Greenbrae and had little knowledge of the vibrant San Geronimo Valley com- munity, Linda quickly found her place. For the past three years, she has faithfully volunteered every Thursday, rain or shine, bringing positivity, warmth, and leadership to our food distribution program. She has become a natural leader among volunteers, inspiring others through her commitment and enthusiasm. After becoming endeared to the Center and the other volunteers, Linda expanded her volunteer service and started volunteering every Monday at our Senior Congregate Lunch, arriving early to help with setup, serving meals with kindness, and staying afterward to help clean up. Her friendly, welcoming presence is deeply appreciated by our senior participants. Linda’s dedication doesn’t stop there, she also became involved with Valley Toys and Joys, a local non- profit trust that fulfills holiday wishes for children in the San Geronimo and Nicasio Valleys. Moved by the mission, Linda not only donates financially but also volunteers as one of the program’s “elves,” wrapping presents, and preparing incredible holiday gifts for local children. Her passion has even inspired her daughter to join the volunteer effort. Linda has made a tremendous impact on our organization and community through her consistent and heartfelt service to some of our most vulnerable residents and families relying on the food bank, seniors seeking connection through shared meals, and children receiving gifts during the holidays.
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Sara Robinson Linda Rockwell Rocco Russ Jerome Rubin Suzanne Sadowsky Eileen Schatz Corinna Schubert Ella Signor Jeff Silberman Michael Singleton Andy Smith Jeff Smith
Gina Smith Jay Soladay Lara Starr Leya Stieber
Mira Stinemates Duncan Sylvester Larkin Sylvester Kelly Sylvester Chris Taylor Ace Thelin Jasper Thelin Eva Thomas Dennis Thompson James Tolbert
Vanessa Trinidad-Benito Amanda Trinidad-Benito Juliette Valente
Paul Valente Lyla Warren Peter Werba Shayna West April Wolcott Ted Wright
San Geronimo Valley Community Center Board Members
David Lakes, President Amy Waterhouse, Co-Vice President Alexander McQuilkin, Co-Vice President Alan Weiler, Treasurer
John Beckerley, Secretary Carolina Balazs Sarah Brewster Buddy Faure
Kelly Lawson Morgan Patton Heather Richardson
Liora Soladay Alan Weiler Gordon White
Zachary Goodman Brandon Johnson
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Jean Berensmeier, Founder
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