Adopt A Family of Marin

Adopt a Family Makes a Real Difference for Families!

Adopt a Family is one of my favorite non-profits in Marin, and for good reason. Their mission to prevent homelessness for families in crisis is both urgent and inspiring.

The team goes above and beyond to provide hands-on support, meeting families exactly where they need it most. Jacqueline Jaffee, the Executive Director, and the entire team work seamlessly together, with laser focus, to ensure families get the resources and assistance they require.

If you're considering donating or volunteering, you won’t be disappointed. Adopt a Family is truly an extraordinary organization, making a real difference in the lives of families in need.

“Este comentario es en cuestión de la organización Adopt A Family en San Rafael, CA y el equipo de personal que me apoyo, Jasmine y Patty. Por favor acepta mis agradecimientos por todo lo que han hecho por nosotros, gracias por iluminar mi vida e esperanza. Me dieron su tiempo y creo eso es el regalo mas valioso de todos. Me ayudaron encontrar una vivienda, que fue un proceso largo y ustedes estuvieron en todo momento. Gracias tambien por ayudarme obtener los muebles para mi hogar. Gracias a todo el equipo de Adopt A Family, porque tengo un hogar a donde vivir con mi hija, estamos sumamente agradecidas.

Gracias también por los regalos navideños y las personas buenas que hacen realidad a cada familia. Gracias otra vez por su gran tiempo y dedicación. Dios los bendiga a todos, el quipo de Adopt A Family.” Familia Hernandez Montiel

Adopt a Family is an incredible organization that does so much good for the families in Marin. With the high cost of living and housing shortage, many people are only one stroke of bad luck (injury, job loss, divorce) away from needing support in this county. Adopt A Family offers immediate support to families to help get stabilized in their time of need, and effectively prevent homelessness. The case managers are incredibly knowledgeable, but also warm and caring and go the extra mile to make sure their clients get everything they need. Adopt a Family offers a variety of supports, from housing resourcing to a credit repair program, that help ensure all families in Marin have the chance to thrive. I am honored to support such an incredible organization.

I have been working with Adopt a Family of Marin for seven years as a Board member. Its mission is to prevent homelessness among families with children in Marin County. What makes the Agency strong is its dedication to getting to know the families it serves and working with them over time. The Agency not only asks the hard questions about the family's current situation, but also makes suggestions about how they can make things better by creating a budget, or reducing their debt (if possible). In addition to this the Agency provides funds to help with rental deposits, car repairs so the client can get to work, and debt reduction for eligible families, in addition to referrals to other resources. The Agency is a great way for donors to help the community by providing funds to a caring organization who works tirelessly to prevent homelessness.

I couldn't be more impressed by the work Adopt A Family does to support the needs of those families in our community facing homelessness and financing insecurity. They bring a wondeful combination of financial resources, understanding of the mechanisms of housing and support services, and a compassion and care of their clients to the work. For such a small team, they do so much for so many families.

The work that Adopt a Family of Marin does in our local community changes lives! The AAF team always goes above and beyond to support those in need each and every day. By providing support and resources to those in need, AAF places people on a path to become self-sufficient. Organizations like AAF help our communities thrive!

I APPRECIATE AND LOVE ADOPT A FAMILY! THANKS TO THIS PROGRAM MY KIDS AND I HAVE A PLACE TO CALL HOME!!! The people that work there really care for families thay have help me so much with rent, food, gifts for my boy during christmas, back to school backpacks! They have been amazing to me and my boys. They have helped me to find a shelter to stay, then during covid I got so much help with a hotel for months they paid my stayed. Then they helped me find and help me payed for the apartment me and my kids live in, and also on top of all the amazing things they had done they also helped me with furniture. Adopt a Family have been a very supportive program. I WANNA THANK THEM FOR EVERYTHING THEY HAVE DONE FOR ME AND MY FAMILY.

ADOPT A FAMILY IS A BLESSING!!

THANK YOU ADOPT A FAMILY!!!!

Hola soy Carmen,
Agradezco a Dios. Por la existencia de esta organización Adopt Family y a todos, los que son parte de esté gran trabajo. Gracias por su humildad y a su gran corazón. Por ayudar a las personas, en su peores mementos. Gracias, a todas aquellas familias por su donación. Crean me, que cuando ayudan a una familia; la sonrisa, la alegría, de cada niño y adulto es grande.
Qué la gracia de Dios este con ustedes.

Hello, the truth is that I have no words to thank Adopt A Family, especially Paty for helping me. I am a single mother with two children. Paty was such a great support for me at the time when no one wanted to help me, she supported me. My husband abandoned us ������������������������ with my two children, one with autism and my daughter with severe handicap, I have two jobs but that month was not enough. I was about to cut off the electricity and the phone payment for the apartment and thanks to them I was able to leave and ������������������������������ I will be eternally grateful to them and may God bless them for such great work that they do to help those most in need ������������������ I hope they continue to grow much more to help many more people and it is an extraordinary organization.

Adopt A Family of Marin is a beacon of hope for struggling families in Marin County. This incredible nonprofit has a heartwarming mission to support those in need, and they deliver on it with unparalleled compassion. By providing financial assistance, housing support, and vital resources, they not only help families in crisis but also empower them to build a stable and secure future.

The dedication of Adopt A Family of Marin’s team is truly inspiring. They work tirelessly to ensure that every dollar donated makes a direct and meaningful impact. Their holistic approach addresses both immediate needs and long-term stability, making a real difference in the lives of those they serve. The stories of transformation and resilience that come from the families they help are a testament to the organization's effectiveness and the profound impact they have on the community.

If you’re looking to support a cause that truly changes lives, Adopt A Family of Marin is a nonprofit worthy of your trust and contributions. They embody the spirit of community and compassion, and their work is nothing short of extraordinary.

I have never met such a caring staff who are surely not paid enough ! They make each family feel special and necessary. I am so lucky to have enough and love the opportunity to give through their backpack drives, their holiday gift drive and of course, the amazing Valentines luncheon. It is hard to believe that there are many within the county that need our help - and with the guidance of Adopt A Family, the numbers go down. This organization is truly a gem and a guiding light.


In gratitude for all we have and all we can give.

Linda

Dear Adopt a Family Team,

I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support in helping me pay my rent for the month. Your assistance came at a critical time, and it has made a significant difference in my life.

Thanks to your generosity, I was able to focus on other important aspects of my life without the overwhelming stress of impending financial hardship. Your kindness has not only provided me with immediate relief but has also given me hope and a sense of security during a challenging period.

Organizations like Adopt a Family truly make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families in need. Your dedication to helping others is deeply inspiring, and I am incredibly grateful for your support.

Thank you once again for your compassion and generosity. I will always remember your assistance and hope to pay it forward in the future.

With sincere thanks,
Jasmine

Hola buenos días mi nombre es julio varguez y en nombre de la familia Varguez Rodríguez quiero agradecerle de corazón a adopt a family of Marin por la gran ayuda q nos brinda en estos momentos tan difíciles q estamos pasando con mi familia les agradezco muchísimo a todo el equipo de adopt family of Marin y a todos sus donadores muchísimas gracias y Dios los bendiga a toda su familia

They helped me when I needed the most. Extremely organized and friendly, they are angels I met in life. I cannot be thankful enough for their support. Running a new business in California is challenging and I was helped with my rent bill twice ❤️
Thank you very much, Julio B.

Awesome staff! Sam, Patty, Jasmine & Jacqueline you have impacted my family and I lives in ways you can't imagine. May God bless you all as you all have blessed us!

While the mission of Adopt A Family is vital to prevent homelessness for families in Marin County, I have great respect for Jacqueline's ability to stretch every dollar to its limit for this incredible work. The professionalism and compassion of her staff along with the follow-up work to help families maintain financial and emotional stability is exemplary and inspiring! Adopt A Family of Marin is an incredible asset to our community.

Adopt a Family of Marin is an essential part of our community, as they provide a wide array of services to families who need short and long-term assistance including housing, advocacy, credit repair, and transportation, to name a few. With a small team of extremely caring, capable, and professional program staff, the agency provides much needed understanding, access, and hope to parents and their children.

Adopt a Family of Marin has helped us a lot. when it felt like all doors were closed. We have received assistance with housing, supportive help (mental & emotional) & holiday assistance. Due to the abundant help of Adopt a Family my family I have been able to maintain our residency & livelihood here in Marin county. Please continue to fund this agency so that families such as us can have a life and keep their head above the water.
As a new immigrant family, when we arrived in USA. We had difficulties even in simple things, but with Adopt a Family we were filling safe. We are so grateful to them for their supportive teamwork.

I do not have words to express my deep gratitude to this amazing organization “Adopted Family & for the great people behind that made everything posible.
They helped me a lot when I was experiencing my transition of change after divorce. They been so supportive to me and my son. Their amazing job and help has impacted my life. Special Thank you to Patty Duran for all the help, kindness, cares dedication that she put into my case & For made my home came true!!! Right now my son and me we have our temple that we can say is our home thanks to Adopted Family. This Organization bring happiness and blessings for a lot people like me. I really hope they can continue to keep doing their amazing job, and bring more blessings & help to women who are experiencing a transition in their live. Gracias, gracias, gracias!!

Adopted Family is an amazing organization that my son and I have had the privilege of benefitting from. Adopted Family has the perfect name for the service they provide. FAMILY is what you turn to in time of need, I AM SO GLAD TO BE APART OF THIS FAMILY!! The caring staff , the donors and volunteers all make up one BIG BLESSING! It feels good to know there's a place where you could get the help and resources you need to carry on with your daily needs without feeling hopeless. After receiving the help and encouragement Adopted Family provided I was able to successfully move forward with the confidence! THANK YOU TO THE STAFF, DONORS AS WELL AS THE VOLUNTEERS who make all this possible.

Adopt a family saved my kids and I from homelessness and brought me a safe place to share my fears and worries and get help and guidance. Last year my kids and I experienced a very traumatic event in our home and we were no longer safe there. While reaching out to services for help I hit a lot of dead ends and no call backs while sitting in a hotel with 2 kids. When someone gave me adopt a families phone number and it changed my life forever. The group of woman who I call my “fairygod mothers” made magic happen. I worked closely with Jasmine who met me in person and took time to hear what happened and gave me support in so many ways. When you lose everything and have to start with nothing with 2 kids is very scary. With her compassion and empathy and the love to help others she made me feel safe for the first time in a long time. Reassured me she would help guide me to get back on my feet. Provided me with things from toiletries for immediate needs and referrals for clothing for my kids and I to be fit it into, referrals, and real resources that reach actual people on the other end that respond. Guided me through getting applications, making phone calls for me to get things we lost or needed when I was too emotional. Printed things for me when I just simply needed a printer. Or a hot cup of tea and sit in her office while she helped me fill out lengthy apartment applications, lengthy housing applications. She help get all the little things together i would need for all the next steps to success for my kids and I to stay together and not get separated. Without them I don’t what would of happened. We successfully got into an apartment and Adopt a family provide help with rent and deposit, furnishings and things for house to make a new beautiful safe home. Bring my kids peace in their hearts. The first Christmas HOME was a true blessing and brought pure joy to my little ones faces that had been full of tears and fears. Sometimes in crisis all we need is a safe place to be heard and helped with no judgment and Adopt a family did that and so much more. I’m thankful and grateful to have found adopt a family. True Angels. True meaning of FAMILY. Forever grateful. Thank you to all who donate to adopt a family and make the world go round. These woman are amazing!! Thank You! We love you Jasmine❤️������Thank you to the whole office❤️������������

Every time I read or hear about this amazing organization called Adopt a Family of Marin, I smile and feel so much gratitude towards the wonderful place and especially people working there.
I can't thank them enough for having this feeling of being taken care of. I would have rated them a hundred stars, if it was possible.
They have helped my family more than just ones, proving that they are there for the community and the families that were affected by different factors.
It was like a light in the total darkness, when, as a result of the pandamic, my husband lost his job and we were desperate more than ever. They helped us with the rent ensuring that my two little kids have roof over their heads and with credit card debts, giving us the opportunity to overcome the hardest period in our life and move on.
Another great program they have is the Christmas wish list, which brings joy and happiness to our eyes already a few years.
The nice, intelligent and kind staff is so wonderfull and supportive, quick and professional.
Thank you, thank you guys, for doing what you are doing!!!!
God bless each staff member and the families❣️
A huge Respect and Love to the Adopt a Family of Marin from me and my family!

I came heart broken no hope desperate hopeless with my spirit down and broken. The program help me and my family like if we were their own family. I had lost hope. The program lifted it my spirit support me and my family in every possible and all the ways where I was drowning. Me and my family had no were to go, on the month of December few days before Christmas. The love the caring they’re hard work they put in for me and my 6 children and their support the program and the Universe together brought Christmas Miracle to me and my family. On Christmas Day me and my 6 children had a safe roof over our heads a Christmas tree gifts for the family a smile in our faces brought hope and FAITH back in our hearts with all they’re Blessings. I can’t never Thank the program enough EVER for what they did for me and my family. Blessings after Blessings. The program provided has well beds for me and my family to be able to lay our heads on at night. Dishes for us to eat on. Pots and pans to cook our foods. Furniture for the house. Without the program me and my family would of been lost. Thank you so so much for making us part of this program that today we call FAMILY. Love you guys so so much and GOD BLESS

I don’t even know how to star, I guess by saying that Adopt a Family save my and my family to be without home.
Adopt a family helped me pay my rent when my husband and myself went with out a job.
And then a family Adopt us and made our xmas more than special by getting presents for my daughter, my husband and myself.
I’ll always be greatful of all this help,
Thank you to Adopt a Family and their donors who made our lives better with their generosity.

Wow! Where do I start . I am a young single mother and when I tell you they help me and my child in every way they could ! They are so kind , caring , and respectful ,while still being very professional. They get THINGS DONE!

Hola soy mamá de 3 niños pequeños
Junto con mi esposo , estamos muy agradecidos con Adopt family Marin
Nos an ayudado mucho !! Cundo empezó la pandemia nos quedamos sin trabajo, cerraron nuestros empleos, y no teníamos para pagar la renta hablamos con Jazmine Martínez , adopt family y Ella nos ayudaron tanto !! Esta mujer tiene una humanidad !
De ayudar a la gente !! Ella a sido un Ángel para mi y mi familia junto con Jacqueline,
También nos ayudaron ase poco con una deuda que nos estaba comiendo en intereses , también cada año mis 3 hijos yo y mi esposo recibimos regalos ������ navideños!
Y no sabe cuánta alegría le dan a mis hijos y a nosotros!!! Apesar de estos tiempos tan difíciles para todos ! Ay ángeles que tienen todavía el alma para regalar y ayudar a la gente necesitada !!! Gracias a todos los donadores Dios los bendiga!!!
Gracias adopt family Marin
Gracias Jazmíne Martínez
Gracias Jacqueline!
Usteds an sido una gran bendición
Para mi y mi familia!!!
Dios los bendiga!!!!

We as a family are very grateful to God for putting this Adopt a family of marin organization on our path. Thank you because in the most difficult moments of the Pandemic they were there to help us and continue to do so to this day, in fact that they helped us when my second child was born was a double blessing for us as a family. Thanks to the staff of this organization they are very kind and attentive people that if I had to give them a grade without hesitation I would give it a ten or more. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING

We have had an incredible experience with Adopt-a-Family of Marin. They matched us with a family that we had a lot in common with and have kept in contact with them over the years through the organization. We receive communication in a timely manner when needed. My teenage daughter and I go shopping for the family from time to time and we have really enjoyed it. Great experience!

Adopt a family a sido una bendición para nosotros. I’m a single mom and got my hours reduced due to the pandemic y sin la ayuda de Rosa y todo su equipo honestamente no se que hubiera echo. Incluso fuimos adoptados por un donador que nos ayudaba cada mes con cosas esenciales. Le doy gracias a dios por toda la ayuda que Adopt a family nos a brindado ❤️������������

This place is amazing. Best help I’ve ever received they literally help you with anything they can and thanks to this organization my son and I were able to find a home. I am forever thankful for adopt a family.

Es una buena organización ������ con esto de la crisis de la pandemia e sido con una buena alluda

Adop family A sido de bendicion para mi familia en los momentos que yo y mi familia emos estado en situaciones muy complicadas ellos nos an ayudado a emos salido a delante gracias. A ellos. En hora buena dios bendiga a cada miembro. De adopt family Y gracias por ese corazón. Grande de ayudar ala s familia s nesesitadas

Adopt a family has been a gift from God to me and my family. My husband’s hours were reduce to almost nothing because of COVID. Without the help from Rosa and their crew I’m not sure what we have done. If you can donate, I think Adopt a family is the right place to do so. My family and I can’t thank you enough for all your support.
Adopt a family you rock!!!

Our school, and others in our district, has partnered with Adopt A Family of Marin for a few years now. They are a kind, and thoughtful group of professionals who are truly making an impact in our own backyard! We have collected for families during the holidays as well as supported families in other times of year. The students really feel invested knowing that they are making someone else's life just a bit better.

If it was not for Adopt a family I would be homeless along with my kids and husband! I have been in their program for more than 6+ years and every December I get presents for my kids which fill them up with joy and happiness! Thanks to them we got into an apt in Fresno in late February and they helped with deposit and rent and I could not be any more thankful for the months helped with rent especially with the COVID-19 situation... unfortunately they do not have one adopt a family in Fresno or any agencies wanting to help bc of COVID-19 and this December we will not be getting our every year happiness but we’re still grateful!

I am so proud to help Adopt AFamily. The stories that I have heard makes me realize how lucky I am in my life . Giving money to Adopt A Family truly makes a difference for so many people . Especially during this horrendous pandemic I know that more people then ever need help and they have received it . Truly a remarkable nonprofit.

I am amazed with what a small staff of hardworking and ambitious people can do to help a community. The past 2 years, my family and my sons' classes have participated in the Adopt a Family of Marin program during the holidays, and we will participate again this year. It is not only a great way to help hardworking people who have less, but it is a great way to bring a community together.

Adopt A Family is an incredible organization. Their staff is passionate, highly capable and has personal relationships with each of their clients. Adopt A Family helps families avoid homelessness by helping with their rent for a few months as they get back on their feet. And they are helping even more families now during the pandemic. Their team is smart and easy to work with, and we are so grateful for everything they do for Marin families in need.

In 2020, Adopt A Family of Marin has helped even more families with assistance during the devastating impact of Covid on their health, jobs and homes. This year the agency has worked closely with other county agencies to provide families in need a spectrum of services. We are grateful for all the support Adopt A Family of Marin continues to provide to help families prevent homelessness.
Patti Anderson, Board Member

Adopt A Family of Marin saved our family when the Covid-19 just started. We are an average family, two hard-working parents, two teens, and my mother in law that lives with us.
In one day, March 17th, all of us were sent home, the kids from school, and us from work. My hours were reduced, my husband is self-employed and he could not work nor could get unemployment until May, and even that it was not much.
That week we have sent an email and called organizations in Marin County and ask for help, we just knew what is going to happy, we have that feeling and were looking a few steps ahead.
The first organization that reached out to us was Adopt A Family and we were surprised that even someone will even call us because we never asked for help, we knew we will never get help.
We knew we need to be “poor” to get help, BUT not this time Adopt A Family told us, not this time, this time because of Covid-19 and our new situation in life we can get help!
Adopt A Family helped us with partial rent in April and partial rent in May. They are still supporting my girls with surprises like supply for the start of school and the girls were thrilled with all that.
We have so much sincere gratitude forever in our hearts for Adopt A Family and especially the staff Jacqueline Jaffee and Jasmine Martinez they helped us and hopefully one day when we will get back to our normal life, we can give back to them and the community that they are helping.

Adopt a Family of Marin has truly been a ‘circle of protection’ for the Marin community during the pandemic. The organization has more than doubled its case load this year and didn’t skip a beat getting rental assistance needed to our community when they needed it most. The ability to so quickly adjust to the immediate needs of our community has been amazing to witness. Along with rental assistance, Adopt a Family of Marin has been able to create a sense of normalize with children in our community by continuing to hold the Annual Backpack Drive with the added addition of social distancing protocols. This also helped provide much needed school supplies for children moving into a remote learning environment. This a great organization that has a huge positive impact in our community!

Adopt a family has helped me a few times in the past 7 years.they have helped me pay my rent 2 times and with christmas gifts for me and my 2 boys and there was know way i would have had anything for my kids and i would bd homeless for sure they are awesome and I would not have been able to do it without them
Thank you adopt a family and all of your volunteers

I am a professional event producer specializing in nonprofit galas and auctions. Recently, I had the great honor to work directly with the Executive Director and her administrative team at Adopt A Family of Marin in my role as overall production manager for their annual fundraising gala hosted by the Ross Valley Womens League. In over a decade of working in this industry I can confidently rate Adopt A Family of Marin at the top of the scale for their dedication to understanding the many moving parts of a complex fundraising event with the end goal of benefiting their clients. The level of enthusiasm for adding gala-related tasks to their already substantial workloads was a remarkable indicator of their commitment to supporting the mission of the organization. Every single time I visited the workplace it was bustling with activity, and every client was met with helpful, friendly staff offering useful resources, vital household items, and even healthy snacks. The pressure of approaching event deadlines had no impact whatsoever on the warm welcome and practical support offered to every person who entered the office.

I'm delighted to say that, under the guidance of the Ross Valley Womens League with the invaluable assistance of the core staff at Adopt A Family of Marin, the 2019 fundraising gala was an enormous success. I'm very proud to have been a part of raising funds to enable the important work of this very worthy organization.

Adopt A Family of Marin is dedicated to prevent homelessness in Marin County and helps over 600 families every year with counseling and financial assistance in cases of need, assisting families with items such as rent or utility payments and car repairs. The executive director and her team provide much needed, kind and efficient aid to Marin County families all year round, and also offers a holiday program that involves the entire community, helping to make the holidays of up to 500 families a little brighter.

I am absolutely grateful to this wonderful nonprofit-Adopt a Family.
We moved to US about 3 years ago when my little one was 5months old.
Several months later I found out that I am pregnant again. We had to change our apartment to 2 bd, as 1 bd was not enough with 2 little kids.
Adopt a Family helped with the deposit and the first month rent, which was a huge assistance for us and we are so much grateful to them.
Adopt a Family is the best!!!

I have helped Adopt-a-Family behind the scenes and am incredibly impressed with the passion and focus of the organization to ensure stability of individual families and prevent homelessness in Marin County. For over 30 years, they have approach the needs of their families with great respect and compassion. The vital work they do is an invaluable asset to the community.

Helping a family with daily necessities is so important. Knowing you have made a child smile absolutely makes you smile. So glad to be associated with Adopt A Family of Marin.

I am a single parent of two boys, a full time public school teacher who was desperate to make ends meet after my sons father stopped paying child support a year ago. Adopt A Family saved me and my boys from losing our home, and I will never be able to properly repay them for their kindness, support and help in my most dire time of need. What a beautiful organization.

My daughter and I have volunteered at Adopt A Family for many years now. I feel so very fortunate to know our community has such an incredible organization for those in need. The work, care, and overall compassion Adopt A Family gives our community is remarkable. A healthy community is one where everyone is kind to each other and helps each other, again and again. The support Adopt A Family gives to Marin families is like nothing else. Please consider adopting a family this holiday season! "You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give." - Winston Churchill

I have been involved with Adopt-a-Family of Marin for more than twenty years. I have seen firsthand the difference AAF has made in the lives of countless families in Marin on the brink of homelessness. Through AAF, families are given the boost they need to get back on the road to stability. I am honored to be involved with this wonderful organization.

We love Adopt a Family of Marin. I wanted to do a service project with my kids for the holiday season last year and we adopted a family. It was terrific - very well organized and worthwhile program. It was a great experience for everyone and we will for sure do it again! Thank you Adopt a Family!

Amazing organization that helps those that otherwise would not be able to get by!! So wonderful!!

I am extremely happy with Adopt a Family of Marin. We participated in their sponsorship program last year and were thrilled to help another family with young children. The Adopt a Family organization is very organized and responsive which made for a solid experience. My young children were grateful and proud for helping those less fortunate and looking forward to helping again. We're so glad we found this impressive organization!

when I came to this non profit with my daughter they were so kind and they helped us with so much even still to this day they help us I am so greatful for all they have done they have fixed my car kept me on the road they have taught me how to eat healthy they have helped me pay bills they helped me with Christmas gifts and birthday gifts household items needed. they always send flowers for mothers day which was so special to me cause I am all alone and they made me feel like I had people that care about me out there I have been offered help to clean my house when I was overwhelmed and not healthy enough to keep up with it they are a truly loving group of people who really want to help people get back on their feet and stay there thank you so much adopt a family for all you have done it has changed my life

Adopt a Family of Marin has helped my son & I when it felt like all doors were closed. We have received assistance with housing, supportive help (mental & emotional) & holiday assistance. Due to the abundant help of Adopt a Family my son & I have been able to maintain our residency & livelihood here in Marin. Please continue to fund this agency so that families such as my own can have a life and keep their head above the water.

Thank you

I want to Thank Adopt A Family for always showing love and truly caring about families in Marin County. We are all suffering through tough times right now and trying to make ends meat. Adopt A Family is a loving organization who loves and cares about our families in Marin County. My son and I who are both disabled and needed a car repair reached out to Adopt A Family for assistance and they helped us through this tough time Thank You Jesus! We love and appreciate Adopt A Family Super Much! Thank You For your love and support Adopt A Family Much Love And Many Blessings!

Adopt a family has helped my family with hotel assistance after we became homeless. After we were able to find a place to call home they provided us with the deposit and one months rent! We are so thankful and blessed to have them in our community! For the assistance we were served, we have been eligible for the holiday program for the last couple years.

Three and a half years ago my GRANDKIDS was left at my house, mother went out to make a phone call and never came back. Adopt A Family became the village that I needed to raise my grandkids ages 2weeks, five years old and 7, now ten. They offer food money for rent, inactivity for family like the Circus Vargas. This was a great night for my family,during holidays they would make true that the kid got at less some of the things they needed and wanted. I was adopt by a family for a year through the angry. They showed my GRANDKIDS that the world was not as bad as it seem. For me it was a place to build relationship with the counselor you work with. On Mother Day my doorbell would ring and I would be presented flower and candy with great smile letting you know they care.Being sixty years old and raising three kids does not seem a hard as I thought it would be as long as the Village is there to leans a helping hand to me which gave me a feeling of pride and determination. KNOWING MY FAMILY HAS TRULY BEEN BLESS BY ADOPT A FAMILY.

This organization has done so much for me and my small children From offering school clothes as well as supplies when I could not provide. They are very in touch with the family's and there needs. They also offer great emotional support no matter what the situation is. Here is my small story I am a single mother of two and I have lived in Marin county for 4 years and Adopt A Family have been there for my family helping us get settled in and to assure my family that even though you are alone and have no family here we are here.

Very well run and organized charity. Helps families in Marin with all kinds of needs..

I recently became familiar with Adopt A Family of Marin through my association with the Ross Valley Women’s League. Adopt A Family is one of the few available resources in Marin for families going through unexpected and difficult financial times. There aren’t many helping hands in Marin and Adopt A Family is one of them and I believe in their mission.

I have worked with many non-profit organizations in the past, but this is the most lean and efficient organization I have been associated with. With only a Director, two staff and many dedicated volunteers they touch the lives of hundreds of families each year and work to honor their mission of making sure no child is homeless in Marin County. Bravo Adopt A Family of Marin.

I"m on the board and have helped with fundraising for many years and have seen first hand how their programs have helped many families prevent homelessness. Adopt A Family of Marin cares for the families that reach out for help, and they go the extra mile to provide that help. They literally turn families lives around. The staff is amazing, and the work they do is so admirable.

I am part of an Auxiliary Group that supports Adopt A Family of Marin, and has committed all of our fundraising activities for over 25 years to support this very worthwhile nonprofit. Pam Meyer and her dedicated staff work tirelessly to support families at risk in Marin County. This support helps many families not become homeless and provides counseling where it is most needed.

Marin is a beautiful place but a tough place to live if you have little resources. It is so fabulous that this organization supports families struggling to raise children in this community.

As part of a volunteer organization which for the past 27 years has raised much needed funds for Adopt A Family of Marin, our ongoing support is a testament to this important non profit and their amazing work helping families in our community. Executive Director Pamela Meyer helps hundreds of families every year gain stability by providing financial assistance and emotional support to prevent the dangerous slide into homelessness. The agency works tirelessly with families to help them build better lives, and support the most vulnerable families in our County. Every year they deliver essential safety net services to over 500 families with children so they all have a place to call home.

Adopt A Family does great, hands on work for those who are in difficult financial condition and vulnerable to homelessness. The organization's support is targeted and typically short-term, designed to help a family through a rough spot. It operates with the highest level of integrity and dedication to what is a very important mission.

Ever since I went on medical leave in November 2016 to present, Adopt-a-Family has helped my family through many difficult times. Not just monetary stuff but also an ear to listen. All the staff are welcoming and friendly. I really enjoyed the hike a couple months back and being able to take my kids to the circus. I don't know where I would be without their support. Very greatful for there services and the warmth they show me and my family. They don't treat you like a second class citizen like some organizations and they never look down at you. They are always encouraging and supportive.

As a new immigrant family, we are having difficulties even in simple things, but with Adopt a Family we are filling safe. We are so grateful to them for their supportive teamwork.
I hope one day we will become a donor family!

Adopt a Family has helped my family on and off over the years in difficult times. Gifts for the holiday season, help with a car repair or just needed groceries, I could count on them for support. I recently was placed on medical leave in November and once again Adopt a Family was there to help my family. Adopt a Family cares about it's community and the staff are caring and friendly. I have had to ask for help from other organizations and left feeling judged at Adopt a Family they treat you with respect and I could walk out of the office with dignity. They made me feel safe and cared for when I needed them the most. Thank you to everyone that makes this program possible. It is truly a blessing. Thank you Adopt a Family, Volunteers and donors for all you do to help support families in Marin County.

Single mother of 4 who got laid off in September by no fault of my own...
Wrote a long review in October because I kept being given false promises. "If you do ____, we'll help you". I continued to meet their demands, but empty promises. As soon as my previous review posted on this site, I got a call first thing the next morning from their Program Director. I explained the situation. She then agreed to help, and asked me to delete my review. So I did.
A month before that, I was sent a link from Adopt A Family inviting me and my family to participate in their holiday program. I recently filled out the forms and sent them back.
I had heart surgery 2 days ago, and decided to send an email to the Program Director yesterday to see if they were able to match a family to help with Christmas gifts for my kids. Even more difficult now because I can't work, drive, or lift more than a few pounds. Got an email back today saying they were never going to help me again.
If you're considering giving to them, please don't.

Adopt A Family made a huge difference in my life and my children's life, I was able to have a great Christmas with my children, I got connected with Marin County resources, Adopt A Family is a great help in my life still, I received so much support from all the staff, All the financial help and support with gifts and other financial funds I received from this organization. I honestly can say so much, but words are so many. I can say Thank you adopt a family for being there when I was in great need of help. You changed my life and my family your a gift from god and all the staff have such a kind heart. Thank you for everything you did for my family and many families here in Marin County..
God bless you all.

Adopt a Family has helped my family and I over the last few years. They are great caring organization. When there was no one to turn to they were there. Weather its during the holiday season or a recent move to our new apartment. I don't know what I would have done if they were not there to help.

As a two time breast cancer survivor with two sons I considered myself very blessed with the financial help, my husband's income changed a lot because during all the surgeries and treatments he needed to take care of me. I'm still on remission and I can't work that much. We really appreciated the support we received from Adopt a Family. May God bless everyone who makes all of this possible.

This is a wonderful organization and help when you need it the most! Definitely welcome with open arms and they are definitely a blessing! My infant was very sick for his 1st Christmas! Spending most of December sick.. his Christmas morning in the Er .. A bitter sweet memory! I couldn't be more grateful and they are Angels sent from above!!!

I volunteered with Adopt a Family during the holiday program. I had the pleasure of engaging with the staff, clients, volunteers and donors. The staff was very caring and responsive to the clients needs.  They were quick to address the unique needs of each client while simultaneously showing their gratitude and appreciation to all of the donors and volunteers.  Interacting with the clients was a very humbling and rewarding experience.  I heard stories from families about how grateful they were to the organizarion, donors and volunteers for their work and how these acts of kindness to their family meant more to them then they could express.  Through their work, Adopt A Family was able to lift some of the burdens faced by the families during the holiday season.  The parents were brought to tears knowing that they would be able to provide a special holiday for their kids while they were facing difficult times.  Adopt A Family is a great organization who does wonderful work for the community.

I lost my husband in 2013 to Prostate Cancer. It was the worst day of my life! I was left alone in this world, now a Widow to raise 6 Children all by myself? I said to myself, God why me? I thought it wasn't fair, and that I had been dealt an Ugly hand of cards. It was a time of darkness for me and my children. I began thinking about Birthdays, Christmas, and even college for my kids. The more i thought about it the more hopeless i felt for myself and mostly my children. Adopt a Family of Marin came into my life right at the point when I needed some support the most! I am so very grateful for the agency and most of all the staff!! I really just want to say that had it not been for the love and support of Adopt a Family, my children would have spent an awful lonely christmas! Its Sad enough having to lose my husband and see my kids go without a Dad everyday. But with the support and help that I receive from them, has put my family back on track with hope for a brighter future!

Thanks from The Harvey Family!!
XoXoXo MUAH!!!
Truly Grateful, Mrs. K. Bryan-Harvey

This organization help me when I most need it two years ago. I'm still receive help from them in holidays, my family is able to get Christmas gifts that I can't afford with my tide budget.
thanks for coordinate the Christmas program. I really appreciate the help! and they make my kids happy, I don't have words for describing the helpful this program it is.

When my daughter and I needed help the most, Adopt A Family was there for us. I expected some judgement and disrespect, but what I found there was just the opposite. I was always treated with great respect and understanding. I attended some of their programming which imparted some truly inspirational information. Because of Adopt A Family, we were able to remain stable in our apartment and we received gifts during the holiday season that we otherwise could not have afforded. It was special to have flowers delivered on Mother's Day! Our financial situation has improved! I look forward to giving back to this wonderful place! They made me feel cared for and safe when I needed it the most.

I had the chance to watch very closely how Adopt A Family of Marin work. If I had to summarize it in one word: "caring". They care for the families that reach out for help, and they go the extra mile to provide that help. I had the opportunity to meet some of the families as well, and see first hand the level of appreciation they have for Adopt A Family, and how they were able to literally turn their lives around. The staff is amazing, and the work they do admirable. I have nothing but good things to say about my experience with them. Keep up the great work!

I a so happy that there is a place like adopt a family of Marin! They make me feel important as a community member in this city in this county of Marin. I have learned a lot about myself and about taking care of myself and my family and the "getting ahead program" which was phenomenal and I made great changes in my life for the better! They have been a great resource to me and providing help with my unborn baby items and when my car went out and I needed a way to make sure I get to work they help me get my car fixed. I really feel like adoptive family is truly serving the community and family in need when we are at our very lowest trying to survive. Thank you , Adopt A Family, kindly for all your help!

Hi,
I am a single father who has a 10 year old daughter and a 12 year old son who lives with me and because of Adopt A Family last Christmas was very special for my family. I received a phone call from Adopt A Family asking me if I could use some help because I qualify for their program. When I went to their office everyone was so nice and helpful. I had just moved and had been moving by myself. On the day they contacted me I was trying to move my children and myself into another place and doing this by myself and was extremely tired during the time that they called. I didn't have any money and I hadn't any Christmas presents for my children. When I recognized what time it was it should have been the time that they would have been closed because it was after working hours. After panicking, I picked up the phone knowing that it was after hours and that no one would be picking up the phone but I still took a chance. At my surprise someone indeed did pick up the phone and told me that they would wait for me until I got there. Adopt A Family has no idea how special they made our Christmas and I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you do.

Blessings!

Stewart

I was in very difficult situations and adopt family helped me and for me they are survivors and the best nonprofit organization thanks to them today me and my family are better

I had always been on the other end of things. I had donated to various programs and had even worked at a homeless shelter. It doesn't take much for things to turn upside down, which is what happened to me after my divorce. I was working and had returned to college. I kept getting further behind financially. When we needed assistance, Adopt a Family of Marin was there for us. I was treated with respect and dignity; never was there any sign of judgement or being looked down upon. This was impressive to me. The various ways that we were given support made it possible for me to maintain stability for my daughter. I love that practical donations can be given knowing that they will go directly to the families served, such as the Christmas Adopt a Family program. I am hopeful that I can begin giving back to this wonderful agency now that I'm back on my feet financially.

I am a single mom of (now) 2 and having nothing after moving into my first apt. with my then one son (he was a toddler at the time) Adopt-a-Family gave us our very 1st Christmas Tree, ornaments AND some toys to put under said tree. We still use those ornaments. That was 16+ years ago and I'll never forget it. I am happy to say that I have not had to frequently rely on Adopt-a-Family for help but when there were no other options they were there for me. I was in a precarious situation a few years back, on medical leave, without resources and desperately ill. Adopt-a-Family provided me with much needed rental assistance and groceries for my family while I was getting treatment. More than that, they LISTENED to me, gave me a kind word when I needed it most. I am FOREVER grateful to them and the donors who make what they do possible.

Adopt A Family of Marin was there for me when I took my three children and we escaped an abusive household. We were homeless, living out of our car, and AAF was there for us. I will forever be grateful to them!

Adopt A Family of Marin provides hands-on financial assistance and counseling to families in need in Marin County with the goal of preventing homelessness. Why is Adopt A Family special? Every person who walks through the door is treated with respect and compassion. It's like no other nonprofit I have been involved with -- a very small agency that has a direct positive impact on multitudes of families and individuals in our community. I was most moved when I had the opportunity to deliver flowers to some of the agency's clients on Mother's Day. Many of the mothers I met were brought to tears by the unexpected gesture (as was I by the experience!). A wonderful agency.

In the course of last eight years I found myself (and my family) in critical circumstances several times, was scared and nowhere to turn. The fact that Adopt a Family was able to compassionately help more than once was truly a miracle, for which we've been endlessly grateful,making a profound difference in our lives. The staff has always been very kind and friendly, wonderful people to work with (I'd always feel a bit embarrassed and 'less than good enough' asking for help, but they would make me feel good and worthy). They surprised us with their Holiday gift program and other events that improve quality of life of those less financially abundant. Their goodness brought me to tears more than once...Many blessings to Adopt a Family, you truly are angels walking on Earth!

Adopt a Family and its staff are a true Blessing!! From holiday assistant to Eating Healthy Workshops, they have helped make life a little easier when times get rough by offeing help. Thank You Adopt a Family.

Being intimately familiar with the work that this nonprofit does to serve the needs of marginalized communities in Marin County, I can honestly say that five stars is simply not enough. Aside from providing critical emergency services to families on the verge of becoming homeless, AAF has an outstanding holiday program, offers workshops and guidance to better equip clients with the tools necessary for getting ahead, and works collaboratively with other local NGOs and government organizations to coordinate resources and streamline assistance for families in need. The staff is compassionate and friendly and works hard to understand where their clients are coming from. While so many other nonprofits are mired in mountains of bureaucratic red tape that can often leave clients feeling alienated and afraid, the amazing staff at AAF create a warm and safe space for families to ask for, and receive, the help they need. This organization is truly one of a kind.

Hi my name is Wendy. I am a young mom that I can't work because my son was born with health problems. My husband was only one working by that time, and we needed help with rent money so I called adopted family and other organizations but adopted family was the only place that they called me the same day and made me an appointment to go see someone next day. Oh the wonderful staff that work there are so helpful thank you ladies! I want to thank adopted family for all the help that they have done for me and my family.

I am inspired by and in awe of the work Adopt a Family does for those most in need residing in Marin County. The staff and volunteers serve our community every day helping families cope with the pressures of making ends meet which can be overwhelming. It does make a difference in people's lives to know an organization like Adopt a Family can help them through difficult times. Congrats and much gratitude to this invaluable group of caring individuals.

Over the past two years I have developed many wonderful relationship through my work with Adopt A Family. They have opened my eyes to the issue of homelessness in Marin and their efforts to tackle it. I have heard many intimate stories directly from women in need and learned how Adopt A Family has helped them out of some of the most difficult challenges of their life. Adopt a Family truly saved their lives. I am most impressed with their model for long term, sustainable services that provides a support community as well as educational skills to not only help these women out of homelessness and not only keep them out, but to empower them to do great things.

I love Adopt a Family. They are creative in helping families help themselves, they are kind and they are effective. Everyone is passionate about their work in helping families. Their Holiday program where you can adopt a family for Christmas is fun, rewarding and a great way to engage the entire family in helping our neighbors.

I have been helping this organization for 3 years by fundraising, putting together Mother's Day baskets and adopting a family at Christmas. The thank you's that I receive from the families are heartwarming.
This year I have recruited some other individuals and businesses to adopt families.
I truly believe this group saves a lot of families from homelessness and gives them hope to keep their heads up and thrive.
The staff works on a tight budget to help families in Marin and I am very supportive of their efforts.

Adopt A Family is a constant source of empowerment in my life. I know I can always call on Sarah and Leanne for assistance creatively problem solving and I know that there is nothing that I can't face with strength and grace because they have my back. The lessons I have learned from Project Inspiration serve me every day as I endeavor to achieve my goals and the Holiday program allowed me to give my children a truly profound Christmas this year. Thank you Adopt A Family!

Adopt A Family of Marin really saved our family from homelessness in August 2012. My husband and I have two young boys and we were faced with the loss of our jobs and a 3 day notice to vacate our apartment in San Rafael. We had no family or friends we could turn to for a financial "bail out", but we were lucky to hear about Adopt A Family of Marin. Desperate for a miracle, I called and was greeted by a counselor who invited us to apply for assistance. What a blessing we received from this organization!

Adopt A Family was kind and compassionate to our family and even provided counseling. They were able to help us with a security deposit on a new house and we were able to relocate to Sacramento county, which was much more affordable.

As a result of their gift, our family has a nice home to rent and we have started a small business. We are stable and grateful to this day, thanks to Adopt A Family of Marin and the new start and life they gave us. Truly a lifesaving organization!

I was blessed beyond measure when Adopt a Family contacted me regarding adopting my family for Christmas last year, 2012. In the late fall, we were suddenly hit with financial hardships that left us in extreme dire straits. We were directed to contact Adopt a Family to see if there was anything they could help us with. At that time, our immediate needs were outside the scope of the agency. With the holidays quickly approaching, anxiety and sadness were overwhelmingly increasing. Then one day, I received a call from Adopt a Family informing me that they would like to 'adopt us for Christmas'. All I could do is cry, with tears of joy and sincere humble appreciation. I filled out the paper work for my 2 teens, and they contacted me and said 'we need you to also fill out your information'. I told them that I didn't need anything; the fact they were going to be blessing my children meant more to me than words could express. But, they insisted, I too was to be blest in this process. We were grateful that Christmas Season, not just for the amazing gifts we received, but we felt loved and cared for by a community of people we didn't know and probably would never meet. Our lives were touched in ways beyond my expression of words. They are truly a unique organization - one we are so fortunate to have!

Wonderful organization, that makes such a difference in the lives of many families in Marin..Adopt A Family is well run, keeps costs down, and uses their money and volunteers effectively, for positive results.
Because of Adopt A Family, there are fewer homeless families in Marin County.

They have helped me more than I could have asked for ,taking the class on getting ahead was the most greatest experience that I could have taking part in . Thank you so much !

As a client I am so greatful for Adopt A Family.they have been a major help to me and my family. Adopt A Family is such an positive organization. i appreciate everything they have done for my family. they are the best.

Adopt A Family of Marin makes a positive difference for families when they are in need. They support families by providing them with resources when they need them the most. They support families with rental assistance, which makes it possible for families to continue having a place to live. In addition, they support families by giving them access to groceries, which makes it possible for families to have food to eat, giving them access to clothing, which makes it possible for families to have clothes to wear, and by giving them access to fuel, which makes it possible for families to commute. They also support families with classes which teach families how to access the resources they need, and how to utilize their resources efficiently. Moreover, Adopt A Family of Marin supports families by giving them access to counseling, and referring them to financial advisors. Adopt A Family of Marin makes a significant difference for families when they are in need.

While the mission of Adopt A Family is vital to prevent homelessness for families in Marin County, as I donor I have the highest respect for Pamela Meyer's ability to stretch every dollar to its limit for this incredible work. The professionalism and compassion of the staff, combined with the "hand-up, not hand-out" philosophy and the follow-up work to help families maintain financial and emotional stability is exemplary and inspiring!

About 3 and a half years ago I needed help moving into a new house for my safety . adopt a family help me with my deposit and also help me with counseling services for myself and my child. they have truly become just like a second family to us! They have continued to be supportive and a support system for me and my child we are so thankful to God for them;)!

Adopt A Family provides a compassionate ear and a lifeline to families in times of crisis. They then follow up with each family to provide the tools and the education necessary to create and implement a plan to build a strong future capable of weathering future storms on their own. Many of their clients go on to assist other families in the community and inspire others to build on the success of their program.

About three years ago, I lost my job that provided most of the cost of the rent. So I sought the help of Adopt A Family to help me to complete the rent, so they gave me not just financial support; also, they provided financial aid. They helped me twice to complete the cost of the rent. Then they follow up my case by teaching me how I can be ahead in the United States. I participated in a program call "Project Inspiration" which has been a blessing for some reasons. One of the reasons is that they thought me steps and ways to be ahead and come out of poverty. With them I seted up my first goals such as find another job with a better wage, and I got it! I found a job that has provided me an income that permit to pay my rent and save some money for the future. Another reason is that they have been close to me in a constant communication by email, telephone, or meetings which have been helpful. I do not feel alone, they always be there to give me an unconditional help at any time. In addition, every end of year they ask me and my family to make a wish list, so Adopt A Family find generous families whom have made our Christmas by sharing with us their joyful when they sent all those gifts that provided us happiness. No doubt that in the middle of our poverty with our great dream of being ahead there are people working hard close to us as Adopt A Family to make it true.

Marta Villela
Single Mother

I can not even express how much adopt a family has helped my family in a time of need. They have helped me several times,but the most important time was when I had to move on short notice due to my landlord selling his home. I came up with about half of my deposit for new property and they were able to help me with other half in very short notice.

It is essential for residents to come up with astronomical deposits in marin and you can't come up with it in time,you will simply be passed over to the next 20 people waiting ion line to get that property.

They have also helped me in adopting my family for Christmas. What a blessing and relief it was for me to know my kids would be taken care of.

This organization is amazing and gets better every year!

Well, where do I begin? The staff at adopt a family really must love what they do! I am a difficult person to get along with. Maybe it has something to do with my circumstances. These, are the same circumstances that send me running to Adopt a Family's office. I'm positive, if these ladies didn't love what they do, there is no way they would sit on the phone or take time out of their busy days to help an irrational person such as myself, to figure out their family life, living expenses, career choices, job search, resumé building, mock interviews, bad breaks, food shortage, daycare, counseling, living arrangements, pg&e, christmas gifts, victim services, references. My favorite to date has to be when they act as liason between me and the other agencies that don't take the time to listen. If other agenencies used Adopt a Family as the prototype we might be able to eradicate joblessness, homelessness and domestic violence! Pam this is for you! Gloria Gaynor "I will survive". She played that song to teach and remind me that I didn't have to tolerate domestic abuse. She was right! Thank Sarah & Leanne! You two are iron fists in velvet gloves.

I originally went to Marin Adopt A Family to take a class that was being offered to the community on Success and Getting Ahead in life. At the time, I was dealing with a lot of issues and so taking that class was my outlet for stress and for what I was going through at home. You see, I was taking care of my husband who was at home dying from Prostate Cancer! I have 3 children plus grand kids that I take care of plus my husband and best friend , who is now on hospice and slowly perishing. I was about 3 weeks from graduating with the rest of my class when my husband passed away! I was not prepared for his death as it came upon us so quickly! Being low income with 6 children, NO HUSBAND and ALONE, I had no idea where to turn for help? I had no clue of burial or cremation costs? The bills still had to get paid and the kids still had to eat? I still needed gas in the car and my funds were gone so fast, I was lost when Leanne and Sarah came to our aide! Marin Adopt A Family was truly a Godsend to my family in our darkest hour of need! It's as if the heavens opened up and the blessings came pouring down on my family! The things in life that matter and are important, and the things that they covered for us. The Rent, Food, Bills Ect, I had enough to deal with already with just losing my husband and life partner. So I just want everyone to know what a wonderful and needed organization Marin Adopt A Family is for our community. Had it not been for them, myself and my children would probably be homeless and living in our car or a Family Shelter! So Thanks again to all the Marin Adopt A Family Staff, and the generous people who donate to help Real families with Real needs!

Adopt a Family is a GREAT organization! I am a single Mom and I've reached out to Adopt a Family on many occasions. They have helped me provide Christmas gifts for my daughter and emergency rent money when I was unemployed and not able to make ends meet. Adopt a Family has also provided me with many resources so I could better my life and move forward. Leanne and Sarah are very compassionate and understanding no matter what situation arises. I've participated in a class they held for 15 weeks and learned how to get out of poverty. It really gives me hope that there IS a way out and there are resources out there to help - resources I wouldn't have known about without Adopt a Family.

First I'm sorry for My writhing in English, I never be in the school English, I learner in the streets.
Adopt a Family is a grat institution they no only help you, they are very worry for your future and try to do every ting can help you and your family, I was very depress and they found a therapist working for me, My denture bridge come out and they found a Dentist help me.'
Always they are looking for your welfare and monitored your status.
Thanks Adopt a Family for help me and my family and for given to me more espectations in my life.
Sara and Leaan you are Angels, and always you are available to listen me and help.

Adopt A Family of Marin has helped my small family more than once with financial emergency money, referral to counseling, and the Holiday Program. I had nothing to give my daughter last Xmas. I was just hoping to get through the Holiday Season with just paying our rent and the bills. I heard about the Adopt A Family Holiday Program and signed up just in the nick of time. I could not believe the care, thought, and time our donor must have spent thinking and shopping for us. I was overwhelmed. I was able to surprise my daughter Xmas Morning. I cried. I was filled with joy and hope. Thank you to all of you.

Wow, where do I begin? Adopt A Family of Marin and everyone who works for the organization are without a doubt the "ANGELS" of this community. They have been a huge Blessing in my life and I can't even begin to express how grateful I am to them for all the help and support they have shown me. I moved to this county 13 years ago with my young daughter, and began my journey in recovery and a new life. After completing treatment and transitional housing, I was fortunate enough to receive a section 8 voucher. Without the help of this organization, I would not have been able to move into housing as working in retail, did not allow me to be able to save for such expenses. Adopt A Family has also been there for support and has helped me become a more successful person. I am so very Blessed by their generosity.

Adopt a family is a great addition to my community. i have been helped by them in so many ways. Financially, emotionally, and physically. i received a bed from them which helped me with back pains. i was in a violent relationship more than a year ago and they referred me to counseling. They help with instant financial emergencies and they also help you not with emergency things, they also help me with finding a permanent solution in the long run. They give you the tools to succeed in life. The project inspiration they have is great!!! I learned a lot in this program. They are so sweet and they really look at you as a person and not as a case.

Adopt A Family helped when no one else would. Government agencies had me running all over town trying to make contacts only to find they sent me to the wrong place, the contact I was given did not function as promised, simply refused to help for statistical reasons, gave me hoops to jump through only to find once I had succeeded they had nothing to offer. Adopt A Family is a unique organization that gathers, organizes and redistributes funds to needy families. They helped me pay my rent and provided Christmas presents when I had no money for them. It wasn’t just something we needed financially, but spiritually as well. Adopt A Family made us believe we mattered. I was able to get back on my feet, get out of the studio cottage in San Rafael my son and I were sharing, move away from noisy, druggie neighbors, and move to Oregon, where we now have a two-bedroom house with a large yard, and a dog named Cowboy. Thanks, Adopt A Family.

I think it's funny how all of the good reviews are from people who work there... I am an actual client served and I use the term "served" very loosely. I went to adopt a family of marin back in May 2013 hoping to recieve deposit assistance and was assured I would receive help but when I got there it was a totally different story. I was turned away once I got there and their reason was supposedly because I was in a transitional housing program and they would only be able to help me with a deposit once I move to permanent housing. I was so dissapointed because I didn't expect that at all. I had walked there with my toddler and I was in my second trimester of pregnancy and it was very hot that day so after I left the office I felt very taken advantage of in the sense that they had all of my personal information(two children, pregnant, $638.00 monthy income from calworks, pge bill, cell phone bill, student loan bill) and would not take me out of their database as a client because they didnt in fact help me financially. I feel like they kept it just to make it seem like they helped someone in need because it looks good in their stats. To be fair I guess I didnt leave completely empty handed. I was offered a $25 food card from Safeway but the catch was I had to walk all the way back to the office seeing as how I had already left because they told me they couldn't help me but in order to get the gift card I had to wait an hour and a half for them to do the paper work?!?!?!? No bueno! I asked if It could be mailed to me because It was extremely hot, my one year old was very tired and I was very pregnant, exhausted and emotionally distressed and I was told no again... I basically had to walk back up there another day and retrieve the $25 gift card which I appreciate but it was so inconvenient and I thought it was a little silly that this organization that cares so much couldn't accommodate me. Anyway, I'm writing this review because after speaking with a few people I come to find that I am not the only one who feels like this place isn't what others make it appear to be. Ive contacted AAF twice since this fiasco and I did get help on the one occasion with toiletries but I don't feel like this agency is the "go to" place for people in need because some of the staff are rude and the director...let's just say she isn't very pleasant to speak with on the telephone, I think her name is Cam or Pam or something I don't know. I do not plan to call adopt a family for anything anymore because even though I'm poor I don't have to put up with people treating me poorly.

I have been a Board member of Adopt A Family of Marin for 18 years. It has been a rewarding and enriching experience that exemplifies the concept, that a few dedicate people can make a change in the lives of families in crisis. From the beginning, where Board members made difficult decision which determined which family would receive the limited funds available, to today, with the number of families served exceeding 800 annually, there can be little doubt as to the effectiveness of this organization.

I became involved with Adopt A Family of Marin almost 3 years ago. Each year, I am impressed with how the reach of this organization increases. In 2010, AAF has aided over 700 families and improving the lives of over 1,000 children in our County. AAF not only provides financial assistance to families in crisis, but also emotional support and other aid to prevent homelessness. In these troubling financial times, this work is invaluable.

I became involved with Adopt A Family several years ago through the Ross Valley Woman's League. AAF has served hundreds of families each year helping them stay in their homes--critical to the health, education and well being of the children in the home. This fundamental support is delivered with compassion and professionalism.

This review is for the food and shelter campaign. I have been affiliated with Adopt a Family through the Ross Valley Women's League for the last 10 years. The difference they have made in our community is tremendous. This small, in staff , organization , works tirelessly to make major things happen in the lives of Marin families in crisis. They work to give these families a "hand up" not a "hand out" in times of need so that they can rebuild their lives. Whether it be help in learning a new job skill, going back to school, recovering from an illness or injury, helping with a car repair or gifts for kids at Christmas, Adopt A Family does an extraordinary job in acting as a safety net so that people can rebuild their lives with self respect. I have interacted with many of the Adopt a Family recipients and they have all expressed that Adopt A Family gave them their dignity back and the drive to move out of whatever difficulty they had been experiencing at the time.They also said there wasn't another place like it in Marin. There is that expression," there but for the grace of God " , and I have never seen it at work more clearly then through my time volunteering at Adopt A Family. I am not sure whether Adopt a Family helps those on the receiving end more or those who give to this organization. As a donor and a supporter, I have been the beneficiary. I will continue to support this organization and also want to say how much growth i have seen in the organization over the last 10 years. And I am certain under the caring and intelligent leadership of Pamela Meyer this organization will continue to be a beacon to those in need in Marin.

I have been involved with Adopt a Family of Marin for the past 6 years. Of all the volunteer work I have done in my community, church and school, I truly believe that my work with Adopt a Family has made the greatest impact. I know that every dollar I donate and every hour I spend on behalf of this organization will directly benefit the families under their care. I have seen first hand how amazed the families are, not only at the generosity of our many donors, but also by the respect they receive from the staff and volunteers. We truly care about these families and do everything we can to keep them in their homes and keep their children safe. Every year the need gets greater and greater in our community and somehow Adopt a Family continues its relentless efforts to raise awareness to help more and more families...right in our own backyard. I cannot say enough about this organization and truly believe it is one of the very best nonprofits in our area.

I became involved with Adopt A Family of Marin 12 years ago when I moved back to the U.S. after living overseas for many years. It was important for me to feel a connection to our new community and to help other families as we raised our own. I was impressed with the direct impact that Adopt A Family makes in the lives of the families it serves, through both the financial assistance and the resource guidance the agency gives. The hope and real relief Adopt A Family provides for families in crisis is truly life saving. Each instance of Adopt A Family assistance is momentous and I am struck with the number of families who face illness and hardship alone. Adopt A Family steps in to truly become the family support missing in the stories like Carlos', a bus driver who could not work while he cared for his terminally ill wife and their two very young girls and Karen, a single mother and bank employee suffering from breast cancer who struggled to provide for her teenaged boys. All are earnest and hard-working families who fall on difficult times. It is not hard to sign on to the mission of Adopt A Family of Marin, but what makes it even easier is how well managed the agency is. The staff is highly trained, yet small, and completely committed to directing the highest percentage of funds towards the families. With my own family almost out of the nest now, I look forward to further dedicating myself to the mission of Adopt A Family -- to prevent homeless for families in my community and definitely to serve as a model to other communities as well.

Adopt A Family of Marin is an incredible organization that shows it's worth everyday in the people and families it shapes and saves. The success stories are never ending. Pam is extraordinarily selfless. Her management skills are unmatched. She has the capacity to build effortlessly and provide all the essentials to take someone off the street and help them find confidence and their own skills and put it to use in the most rewarding way. Adopt a Family's structure is such that it lets people help themselves with the staff to support them where needed. Please count this review for the Food and Shelter Campaign.

Adopt a Family of Marin is an essential part of our community. They are there to help regular families down on their luck. That could happen to any of us in a very short time period. The key to a stable life and quick recovery into mainstream is a roof over your head, knowing you are loved by others and self confidence. AAF makes this possible. Thanks.

Adopt A Family of Marin does a lot of good with its limited resources! First and foremost, clients feel respected. The agency knows that many of us are just one major illness or one car repair bill away from the "straw that breaks the camel's back". So the assistance starts with respect and brainstorming around how the client can get through the emergency and back on track. AAF provides both financial assistance for rents, security deposits, emergency repairs, etc., plus down-to-earth case management -- such as tips on how to shop on a budget in Marin or a reality check on how much a smoking habit is really costing. And, the agency operated with only a 13% staffing overhead; donations go to client services, not running the agency.

I have been involved with Adopt A Family of Marin for over 10 years as a board member, volunteer, and donor. It is an extremely well run organization with extremely low administrative costs, allowing it to give most of the money raised to families in need in our local community. Every year hundreds of families are helped to remain in their homes and avoid the trauma of homelessness. Subsidies are also provided for food, car repairs, and child care to help maintain stability. I know of no other organization like it.

Marin Adopt a Family is one non-profit where I can give and know my gift makes a direct impact. My husband and I helped distribute Christmas gifts to the underserved in our community last year. We saw, first-hand their joy and sincere appreciation. These families could not afford to get gifts for their children without the generosity of Adopt-A-Family and it's donors. Gifts included basic household needs. The leadership and organization of Adopt-a-Family is superb.