North Marin Community Services

02/09/2026

Our early childhood education and school age enrichment programs support the social-emotional and developmental growth of children from 2 to 14 years old.

Learn more about our Child Development programs with the link in bio!

02/08/2026

Congratulations to NMCS Board member, Jennifer Goldfinger, for being named Novato Citizen of the Year! We are so fortunate to have you come full circle back to our Board of Directors. Your dedication to community service truly embodies the values of Novato. Please enjoy the Marin Independent Journal article highlighting Jennifer’s meaningful volunteerism and impact.

02/07/2026

Yesterday’s Novato State of the City Address was powerful. So many inspiring initiatives are underway in our community, and our partnership with the City continues to grow stronger.

Special thanks to the City of Novato - City Government and Novato Chamber for this important annual update. NMCS was proud to be represented by our CEO, CFO and several board members. We truly live in a special community. One that cares deeply about the health and wellness of our residents.

02/03/2026

Join us in welcoming Leslie Venegas joining our Case Management team as our Specialty Youth Case Manager!

Leslie brings extensive experience in case management and data coordination. Her professional background includes supporting unhoused families through comprehensive, trauma-informed case management and overseeing a countywide Coordinated Entry system, ensuring equitable access to housing and supportive services for those most in need. Leslie holds an uplifting and charismatic personality, an energy that allows her to build meaningful relationships, foster trust, and empower youth and families to see their own strengths and possibilities.

Leslie comes from an undocumented family from Mexico, an experience that has deeply shaped her commitment to advocacy, equity, and community-centered work. Leslie was born and raised in San Rafael and now lives in Novato with her husband and two sons. In her free time, Leslie enjoys spending time with her family and two snakes, as well as cooking and reading. Welcome to the team!

To learn more about our Case Management program click on the link here: https://www.northmarincs.org/community-health/case-management/

02/02/2026

Our amazing cooks are the key ingredient to our success! They provide nutritious, balanced meals for our preschool and after-school children—supporting healthy habits that last a lifetime. 🍎

Visit our website to learn more about how our childcare healthy food program helps fuel happy, healthy growth https://www.northmarincs.org/food-assistance/childcare-healthy-food-program/

01/29/2026

Last Friday, our staff, board members, and volunteers rang in the New Year together in style. From music, dancing, games, and raffle excitement to great conversations, delicious food, and plenty of laughter, it was a joyful and elegant night celebrating the incredible people who make NMCS so special. 💛🖤
Moments like this remind us how powerful connection and camaraderie are—and how much we can accomplish together as one NMCS community as we look ahead to 2026.

Special thanks to for the flowers and for the delicious candy!

01/29/2026

Thank you to the YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley for recognizing and uplifting women’s leadership. At tonight’s Marin Women’s Hall of Fame, we were surrounded by so many inspiring leaders, including the 2026 inductees: Loulie H. Sutro, Lynn Murphy, Nancy Johnson, Nancy Thelen Rehkopf, and Virginia Schultz. The evening brought together Hall of Fame honorees, NMCS leadership, and community members to celebrate the impact of women leading across sectors. Honoring women’s leadership is about celebrating a diverse sisterhood, women supporting one another, standing together, and continuing to move the needle forward for all women.

01/28/2026

This year we worked with Levelingupwith Michelle G Whiteside who taught a series of her “Meet the Future You” classes (16 total classes) to our middle school students. The classes focused on building self-esteem, developing a growth mindset, and strengthening their social-emotional skills!

01/25/2026

Paint the Town Red, Novato’s 66th Birthday 🎉 What an incredible celebration of our city, the people making a real impact, our vibrant community, and the relationships that connect us all. 💕Congratulations to Novato Citizen of the Year and NMCS Board Member Jennifer Goldfinger, Spirit of Novato Rob Sundberg, and all of the awardees! We’re truly grateful to partner with so many inspiring people and organizations.

01/24/2026

We're hiring! Join NMCS as we enter an exciting new chapter, expanding our food pantry into a Community Market model. An person who enjoys a high-energy environment and loves working with people will thrive in this job! Learn more and apply here: https://northmarincs.applytojob.com/apply/OmrAyv1QVt/Bilingual-Food-Pantry-Coordinator?source=Facebook

01/24/2026

We're hiring! Join NMCS as we enter an exciting new chapter, expanding our food pantry into a Community Market model. A person who enjoys a high-energy environment and loves working with people will thrive in this job! Learn more and apply here:

We love where we work. It may be due to our coworkers, our clients, the culture, the generous benefit plan or all of the above!

01/22/2026

🌸 Save the Date! Join us for Hope in Full Bloom on April 28 for an inspiring luncheon filled with community, connection, and hope. Together, we’ll celebrate the impact of our work and the generosity that helps our neighbors thrive. Learn more in our e-news.

Save the date for Hope in Full Bloom, plus community projects, Child Development team & program impact, and parent voices from the heart.