The COVID-19 Fund of MCF

During this profoundly disturbing period there are individuals and families who are disproportionally challenged. Similarly, the nonprofit agencies in our community that serve them are being dramatically impacted.

Folks who have lost their jobs are struggling to pay rent and buy nutritious food for their families. Older adults and people with disabilities who need nutrition, medical assistance and socialization are at great risk. Nonprofits that rely on volunteers to deliver services are finding themselves woefully shorthanded and are having to lay off staff.

Because of these far-reaching effects, the Marin Community Foundation has established the COVID-19 Fund of MCF. This quick-response Fund will be dedicated to quickly directing financial support to nonprofit organizations serving those individuals and families most in need.

If you are interested in supporting vital nonprofits in your community, know that MCF staff are constantly assessing the situation and are in an excellent position to direct funding to those who need it most.

Update

MCF donors and hundreds of generous Marin residents, businesses and community groups have contributed over$1,000,000 to this fund. As the contributors intended, these dollars are providing focused support in the areas of emergency rental assistance, access to food, and specialized services for older adults and people with disabilities. Nonprofits that have received funding include:

Adopt a Family of Marin, Ritter Center, North Marin Community Services, St Vincent De Paul of Marin, Community Action Marin, SF-Marin Food Bank, ExtraFood.org, Ceres Community Project, Conscious Kitchen, Performing Stars, Play Marin, San Geronimo Valley Community Center, Bridge the Gap, Whistlestop, West Marin Senior Services, Marin Center for Independent Living, Agricultural Institute of Marin, West Marin Community Services, Multicultural Center of Marin.