July 2021

West Marin Fund awarded $209,549 to 29 organizations that are responding to the social, economic, and health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic in West Marin. Funded activities included: strengthening food security, school garden development, and enhanced nutrition for children and seniors living in poverty;community center activities to respond to trauma;digital literacy training for parents;financial aid training and assistance for students pursuing a college or university education;strategic planning efforts that advance equity and inclusion; andsupporting the transition to more efficient digital record keeping and data management systems for improved program delivery. The following gives a sample of grant results, conveying the impact and success of 2021 Community Grants: Parent Services Project Impact Technology Provided digital literacy workshops for 26 low-income parents/caregivers of students attending Tomales Elementary, West Marin Elementary, and Tomales High School to increase parent/school communication and student success100% of parents/caregivers reported an increase in digital literacy skills and their ability to effectively engage with school technology in support of their students learning100% of parent/caregiver participants reported that they have a deeper understanding of how to navigate the educational system online, build partnerships with school personnel, and support their students KWMR Strategic Framework for Equity and Inclusion With the help…