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Support for Canal residents

Canal Alliance’s Financial Assistance Program provides emergency cash support from its Client Support Fund, helping Marin’s Latino immigrant community weather the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Many of the organization’s clients are hourly wage workers who face significant or total loss of income. Your donations help the program support those in need. Find information and donate online at canalalliance.org.

Finding forever homes

The Milo Foundation rescues dogs from shelters and then places them in foster homes until they find forever homes. Volunteers recently rescued 23 dogs from Bakersfield and brought them back to the Bay Area. Your donations help support the ongoing effort to save and find homes for dogs and cats. Volunteer fosters are welcome. Information about donations and volunteering are at milofoundation.org.

EVENTS Annual Valentine’s Ball

The Marin Valentine’s Ball raises awareness and funds for charitable organizations that benefit children and families in the North Bay. The Feb. 6, 7 p.m. event will be virtual via Zoom, featuring a four course meal delivered to your home. An online auction will run from Feb. 5, 8 a.m. to Feb. 8, 7 p.m. The proceeds will benefit North Bay Children’s Center, Side by Side and St. Vincent’s School for Boys. Find information and purchase tickets at nbcc. ejoinme.org/MVBtickets.

Scholarships available

The Sausalito Woman’s Club Scholarship Recognition Fund is accepting scholarship applications for the 2021-22 academic year at swcsrf.org. Permanent residents living in the Sausalito Marin City School District who are planning to initiate or continue their education at an accredited college, graduate school, vocational or art school are eligible to apply. Completed applications are due in March. For additional information, contact the scholarship coordinator at swcsrfApplications@gmail.com or write to SWCSRF/Application Committee, P.O. Box 3045, Sausalito, California 94966.

Celebrating great women

Due to the ongoing health concerns related to COVID-19, the Marin Women’s Hall of Fame Class of 2020 Induction Celebration, originally planned for 2021, will take place on March 24, 2022. If you’re already registered for the event, your ticket will automatically be transferred to the 2022 event. If this date doesn’t work for you and you would prefer a refund, contact mwhf@ywcasf-marin.org. Another option is donating your ticket purchase to benefit women, girls and families.

Help Marin’s LGBTQ community

During February, The Spahr Center will be undertaking an advocacy month, including meeting with members of the Marin County Board of Supervisors and key Marin County officials who have a role in helping the organization. Advocacy Day with the Board of Supervisors will take place on Feb. 25, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., with an orientation on Feb. 24,

10-11 a.m. If you’re interested in joining The Spahr Center for advocacy activities, go to thespahrcenter.org for information.