North Marin Community Services

05/22/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to explore the future of clean, electric living at the Clean Energy Expo 2026! ⚡We are especially grateful to the 22 vendors who provided information and outreach on a wide array of topics. This community-powered event was presented by the City of Novato - City Government in collaboration with North Marin Community Services, Marin County Sustainability Team, MCE, and Ride and Drive Clean. It was made possible thanks to generous support from Marin Community Foundation and MCE.

05/21/2026

We are continually amazed by the impact of our connected community! In our May enews, read about what can happen when we join together to create something new🎨, celebrate each other🌸, and show extra kindness💜.

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05/20/2026

This year, NMCS’ art room renovation was chosen by Novato Chamber's Leadership Novato for Team Pioneer’s service project. The project included cabinet demo and installation, painting, 2 new sinks, materials organizing, new furniture, and much more. We are grateful to the many donors and project contributors who made this such a success: Pini Hardware, Armando Topete Painting, Muxon Construction LLC, Jim Schalich, Mike Rolovich, Guitars Not Guns, trailhead.novato, Rotary Club of Novato Sunrise, United Cerebral Palsy of the North Bay, North Marin Water District The Home Depot Foundation, Ginnie and Peter Haas Jr Fund, Frankie Poulos Foundation, Classic Pipes Plumbing , Harvest Eco-Salvage, and many individual donors. 💜

05/18/2026

Community, curiosity, and joy—what a day! Huge thanks to Bay Area Discovery Museum for hosting NMCS families for a special Community Day on May 9! From a slime and ocean animals station to creative gross motor and hands-on exhibits with mud kitchens, train stations, and take-home activations, kids had a blast learning through play.

The museum generously provided a school bus and free entry—making this day of exploration accessible to all. We’re so grateful for their partnership in helping our families discover new spaces to grow, connect, and have fun together. 🌱💜

05/14/2026

Vote for NMCS! ✨ Marin Magazine has nominated us for three Best of the County categories! ✨Please take a moment to follow the link, select the Philanthropy category, and vote for us under Best Community Services, Best Family Services, and Best Food Insecurity Nonprofit. Voting only takes a moment, and the recognition will help NMCS reach more participants and funders 💜

Below, cast your vote for your favorite local businesses. This ballot was created from last year’s list and your nominations. Select one business per subcategory; you can vote for as few or as many as you want, but you can only vote once.

05/12/2026

Join us at Our Bright Future: Clean Energy Expo THIS Saturday, May 16 in Novato. This free, family-friendly event
will feature:
- Solar, battery storage, and home electrification solutions
- Electric vehicles & e-bikes
- Information on assistance programs, rebates & incentives
- Trusted local energy experts
- Plus, there will be food, kids’ activities, giveaways and raffle prizes 🎉

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Acompáñanos en «Our Bright Future: Clean Energy Expo» ESTE Sabado, 16 de mayo en Novato. Este evento gratuito y apto para toda la familia
contará con:
- Soluciones de energía solar, almacenamiento en baterías y electrificación del hogar
- Vehículos eléctricos y bicicletas eléctricas
- Información sobre programas de ayuda, descuentos e incentivos
- Expertos locales en energía de confianza
- Además, habrá comida, actividades para niños, obsequios y premios de rifas 🎉

05/11/2026

Join a fabulous team of passionate, committed childcare professionals making a difference in the lives of youth and families in Novato! We are hiring a full-time Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Teacher and a part-time Kitchen Assistant - apply today or help us spread the word 🍎🎓https://www.northmarincs.org/careers-internships/

05/08/2026

This Teacher Appreciation Week, we proudly celebrate the incredible educators who make such a lasting impact on our children and families each and every day.

Our teachers do so much more than teach — they help shape developing minds, foster creativity and curiosity through play, build important life skills, and create safe, supportive environments where every child feels valued and cared for. Their patience, compassion, and dedication help lay the foundation for lifelong learning and growth.

We are deeply grateful for all they do for our NMCS children and families, not just this week, but every week. Please join us in thanking our amazing teachers for the heart, care, and passion they bring to their work every single day. ❤️

05/06/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

At North Marin Community Services, our counseling team provides a safe, supportive space for individuals and families to navigate life’s challenges. From children and teens to adults and older adults, we serve people across our community who may be facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or major life transitions.

Access to compassionate, culturally responsive mental health care can be life-changing. It strengthens families, builds resilience, and helps our community thrive.

To learn more about our counseling services or get connected, visit: https://www.northmarincs.org/mental-health/

05/05/2026

NMCS' ECE Manager Michelle Keane, and TK Teacher, Andrea Martinez, presented at the 2026 California Association for the Education of Young Children (CAAEYC) Annual Conference in Pasadena. This year's conference theme was centered around Cultivating Relationships: Children, Families, & Educators in Community. Michelle and Andrea represented NMCS' Child Development Program in a 90-minute workshop to 100+ early childhood professionals, providing impactful strategies intended to boost staff satisfaction, center teacher voice, and foster genuine team connection. They highlighted several practices that the Child Development Program, and NMCS as a whole, have successfully implemented to create a collaborative and child-centered culture. Thank you to Michelle and Andrea for representing NMCS and being such a valuable part of both the organization and the larger ECE community! 💜

05/01/2026

210 hearts. One mission. 💜 Thank you for making Hope in Full Bloom 🌷 such a beautiful, impactful afternoon. We’re so grateful for this community. A special congratulations to our Heart of the Community Award honoree, Diane Ascher, and deep thanks to our inspiring speakers, Dr. Lisa Santora and Greer Dove, for sharing their voices and vision.

To plant a seed of hope, and to support our work, you can make your online gift here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/kgdjtn/event/hopeinfullbloom2026/?_ga=2.68459800.889169161.1777656086-319867196.1737756505