Marin City Resources

The Southern Marin Services Annex provides improved access to County Services by providing multiple services - including under Health and Human Services -- under one roof. The Annex helps reduce transportation and access barriers while creating a welcoming, community-based location in Southern Marin where residents can connect with support.

This annex is for Southern Marin residents and community members who need help accessing social services and public benefits. Typical users include individuals and families seeking:

• Information and referral (resource navigation)
• Public assistance benefits such as Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKs, and General Relief
• Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) support
• Aging and Adult Services assistance
• In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
• Behavioral Health Support

Additional County departments and community partners provide services and office hours throughout the month. Contact information for the Annex is on the Health & Human Services webpage.

Marin City Heart + Soul is a free newsletter dedicated to telling the stories of the people who make Marin City what it is.

Heart + Soul is produced in partnership with Be Present Consulting, the County of Marin, and Advertising for Good. Distribution support provided by Performing Stars.

The Phoenix Project is a community program that provides mentoring and training services to at-risk young adults and adults. This program offers a wide variety of services, such as Vocational & Educational support, Legal aid and referrals, Counseling, Social Services navigation support access to emergency support funds, among other resources.

Women Helping All People (WHAP) is a nonprofit organization based in Marin City dedicated to empowering Marin County residents by providing access to high-quality programs. With a dedication to helping low-income and underprivileged Marin community members, WHAP offers a variety of information, resources, support services, and educational opportunities for residents in Marin

The Marin Community Development Corporation is a nonprofit organization located in Marin City dedicated to providing workforce, mental health, and financial educational services to members of low-income and underserved communities. The Marin City CDC, in partnership with community leaders, funders, and local & government agencies, offers a wide variety of resources and services, such as:

• The Power Up Youth Program
• The Workforce and Career Development program
• The Construction Trades program
• The Micro Enterprise Small Business program
• The Special program for Golden Gate Village Residents
• The Digital Literacy program
• Rehabilitation Resources
• Career opportunities

The Hanna Project is a nonprofit that supports students in developing leadership and academic skills to succeed inside and outside of the classroom, while normalizing conversations about college and career pathways for low-income students of color. Simultaneously, through various programs focused on academic success, parent involvement, advocacy, and more, the Hanna Project supports students all the way from Kindergarten to College

Our Sister’s Keepers is a community rooted non-profit based in Marin City. The primary focus of this organization is to support women on addressing different challenges such as, intergenerational trauma, social isolation, depression, challenges of parenting, abuse, discrimination, and more. With healing and community as core part of its values, Our Keepers Sisters offers one-on-one coaching mentorship, essential supplies, information and referrals, and other programs as part of its resources.