Sustainable Communities

Equity in youth development
It is imperative to ensure equity and access to youth development programs, particularly for the 38% of youth who identify as Latino in Marin. The 4-H After School Club at San Pedro, in partnership with Bay Area Community Resources’ Learning and Enrichment After School Program, is one example of how we are making this possible. Other partners include Boys and Girls Club, Canal Family Support Kids Club, and YMCA Camp University. Our 4-H Program Coordinator, Allison Keaney, provided 48 teachers and adult volunteers training and Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) curriculum support that is reaching more than 1,395 youth (1,077 Latinos) in 15 schools.

Increasing access to local healthy food
In 2017, the Marin Food Policy Council continued its focused, impactful work to ensure that Marin’s food system is strong in all communities. The Council is an active and inclusive body of community-minded members from a variety of organizations and agencies dedicated to analyzing barriers and developing solutions to achieve this goal. This included bringing the 2017 Resolution to Stop Hunger in Marin before the County of Marin Board of Supervisors for approval.

Clover Day gives adult leaders leadership support for growing youth
Steven Worker, Youth Development Advisor, and Allison Keaney, 4-H Program Coordinator, organized and led an all-day leadership training conference for adult volunteers that lead youth development programs in 4-H.  The day included a keynote presentation from Dr. Temple Grandin and skill building sessions for youth mindset and growth.

 

 

North Bay Food Policy Councils Convene to strengthen collaboration
On June 8th, 2017, 50 food and agriculture leaders from across the region who came together to network, share promising practices, and gain skills in local public policy making. Julia Van Soelen Kim, Food Systems Advisor, and partners coordinated this convening to build a stronger sense of the North Bay food system and to capitalize on opportunities for collaboration to do the same.

 

Testimonials

“The MFPC is a unique organization that is open and inclusive, dedicated to resolving Marin's food equity issues through a wide-ranging group of stakeholders. I feel that this kind of organization is very important in the county”

“Thank you, Steven and your awesome staff for organizing such a well-run and informative Clover Day. I feel the participants were able to share their first-hand experiences with each other and have their questions, concerns and suggestions heard and addressed.”

 

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