EQUITY INITIATIVES

DID YOU KNOW? MARIN

COUNTY

RANKS AMONG THE MOST RACIALLY DISPARATE COUNTIES IN CALIFORNIA ACROSS ALL INDICATORS OF WELL-BEING. We’re working to change these realities so that all of us have the opportunity to achieve our dreams.

Confronting Systemic Poverty In Marin

The COVID-19 pandemic created some unique economic and healthrelated challenges across our county that required immediate action. Our Safety Net programs kicked into overdrive as the pandemic deepened and many families and individuals confronted extreme hardship. In the face of sustained high need and inequity, we delivered unprecedented amounts of cash, rental assistance, and other resources to help those facing crisis find stability and hope.

We also focused our efforts during the pandemic on critical local policy issues that have a direct impact on Marin residents. Our community advocacy work related to rent freezes, a county-wide proclamation of racial equity, and eviction moratoria and extensions, played an important role in supporting individuals and families. We had people’s back as Marin residents faced landlord harassment and threats of eviction. But the reality is that nearly 1 in 5 people entered the pandemic in poverty and remain there today. Many Marin residents still face substantial year-round costs related to rent, energy, food, health care, childcare, transportation, and more.

“HAVING YOUR AGENCY BUILD A RELATIONSHIP with me and my baby has been an amazing experience. Not only has the support helped me mentally, but also financially. There are people out there who do care and do believe in giving a helping hand. Thank you!”

- A. MARTINEZ, SERVICES RECIPIENT, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

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80+ CLIENT VISITS in just over a month

Pandemic Policy Response

71% of surveyed families reported some level of FOOD INSECURITY

Last year, our agency leadership continued building with community partners, local government, and others working to ensure an equitable recovery for those hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Resolution passed from elected officials to commit to bold, equitable pandemic response

Marin County ramps up distribution of $16M in rental aid

“I LIVE IN MARIN CITY WITH MY 3 BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN, Charlee, Charles, and Monya. I really, truly just want to thank Community Action Marin for all they’re doing to help our community. Your heart is clearly dedicated to helping others which definitely makes a difference to a father like me who is presently struggling with divorce, maintaining financial stability, along with other issues. You not only listened but also offered the resources that are helping me get back on my feet. Thank you Community Action Marin!”

-C. DORHAN, SERVICES RECIPIENT, SAFETY NET

Eviction Risk 10k

HMore than 10,700 people at risk of eviction in fall of 2020 when we helped advocate for an EVICTION MORATORIUM EXPANSION and RENT FREEZES

In-person rental assistance support for Marin County renters and landlords

Marin County adopts limited rent freeze for pandemic relief

San Rafael City Council passed a rent freeze in the Canal neighborhood

Board of Supervisors committed more than $5.6 million in federal grant money to address the local emergency of homelessness