Agency Details:

Community Action Marin (CAM)

Community Action Marin (CAM) is a partnership of programs that share a fundamental belief: providing critical support services to families and individuals in need is an effective approach to helping them reach and sustain both economic and social self-sufficiency.

Our Vision is the staff and volunteers of CAM working together with the commitment and resources needed to offer the highest quality services that meet the expressed needs of our clients.

Description:
Community Action Marin's programs include:

BASIC HUMAN NEEDS
Emergency Family Needs Fund
Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

EARLY CHILDHOOD & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT
Marin Head Start
Marin Community Child Development Centers
CAM Central Kitchen
Bolinas Children's Center
Asian Advocacy Project

EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING, FINANCIAL EDUCATION & TAX PREPARATION
Marin Jobs & Career Services
Prosperity Partners

MENTAL HEALTH
Mental Health Program (Adult/Juvenile)
Enterprise Resource Center
Linda Reed Day Center

Each program offers volunteer and employment opportunities geared toward specific program needs.

History:
Beginning in 1966 with one program and a modest Federal grant, Community Action Marin has become one of Northern California's oldest and largest provider of social services to individuals, families and children in need. Operating 14 diverse programs at 24 sites throughout Marin, CAM has been designated Marin County's official anti-poverty agency since its inception in 1966 by the Marin County Board of Supervisors

Contact people:

Gail Theller, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Russ Hamel, Director Of Development, (phone), (email) Donald Smith, Office Supervisor, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (415) 457-9677

Address:

29 Mary Street San Rafael, CA 94901 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.camarin.org

Last updated on December 8, 2009