Have you ever thought about joining the board of directors of a nonprofit? Today, the Volunteer Center is hosting its annual Board Match event featuring the leadership of more than 100 nonprofits from around the Bay Area. At this free event participants can meet a lot of different nonprofits, large and small focused on a [...]
"An Awesome Use of Time"
December 10, 2009 by
The last six weeks of the year is a time when people who feel blessed in life typically give back to their communities. In the spirit of the holidays, people volunteer at food banks or work with those who are less fortunate. At United Way, we decided to ask our employees and community members to [...]
Nonprofits Adapt in Lean Times
October 13, 2009 by
As a result of the recent economic downturn, the Novato Youth Center, one of Marin County’s largest childcare centers, saw a growing number of parents laid off or working reduced hours,increasing demand for its subsidized child-care slots and food program. United Way responded with a $10,000 Road to Recovery grant, which will enable the center [...]
