Ritter Center

“Nonprofit outreach, Ritter Center is offering warm socks and weather gear to anyone looking to stay dry. ‘We're here providing food Monday through Friday as well as if people need a rain poncho, a sleeping bag, we have some tarps,’ Kim Baenisch from Ritter Center.” 🔹Read the full story here: https://abc7ne.ws/4fDnXad ABC7 News Bay Area #RitterCenter #MarinCounty #SanRafael #WeatherAlert

Over 100 hot meals were served to neighbors to celebrate the holidays at the annual Ritter Center Holiday Dinner at First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael. The menu included chicken, mashed potatoes, pasta, salad, garlic bread, and dessert bars, accompanied with hot cocoa and coffee. A wide selection of warm winter coats were available to choose from, along with hygiene kits. Saint Raphael School students created our festive placemats, San Domenico High School students provided a string quartet playing holiday music, and a wonderful group of volunteers helped with set-up, serving food & drink, distributing goodie bags/coats, and clean up at the end of the night. There was a special music performance by the Lighthouse Singers Gospel Choir to finish off the evening. Many thanks to our donors and volunteers for making this event such a great success. #RitterCenter #HopefortheHolidays #HappyHolidays #MarinCounty #EndHomelessness

We hope you enjoy the Holiday Season with loved ones, and we thank you for making the world a brighter place for all. #RitterCenter #HopefortheHolidays #HappyHolidays #MarinCounty

🎁Double the Impact of Your Gift This Holiday Season! The holidays should be a time of warmth and connection—but for many in our community, they bring uncertainty. Families like Josselyne's, who turned to Ritter Center after unexpected job loss, rely on us for essentials like groceries, healthcare, and seasonal support. 💙Every dollar makes a difference: ▪️$250 provides a holiday meal and care packet for 2 people experiencing homelessness. ▪️$1,000 buys 10 gifts for local children in need. ▪️$5,000 buys 100 bags of nutritious food for struggling families. 💛DONATE NOW to make a difference! Your gift by December 31, 2024 can be doubled thanks to a generous match challenge. Together, we can ensure no one is left behind. 🔵Give here: https://buff.ly/3iZQQWA #RitterCenter #HopeForTheHolidays #CommunitySupport #HolidayGiving

💨⚠️⛈️Alert from Marin Health and Human Services: As a powerful storm approaches Marin County, Marin County Health and Human Services (HHS) is activating the Severe Weather Emergency Shelter (SWES) to provide temporary shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness. The activation will begin ahead of the Christmas storm. Please share this information. 🔴Emergency Shelter Details: 📍Location: Marin Health and Wellness Campus, 3240 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael 🗓️⏰Dates & Hours: The shelter will open on Monday, December 23, at 5 p.m. and close on Tuesday, December 24, at 6 a.m. ▪️Eligibility: Any individual experiencing homelessness can seek shelter during this time. Sheltering for families is also available. To request accommodations, email HHSSWES@marincounty.gov. ▪️What to Bring: Personal belongings may be brought to the shelter for overnight stay. Pets are also allowed.🐾 This shelter activation is in response to severe weather conditions forecasted by the National Weather Service, including strong winds, leading to downed trees, and potential power outages, posing a risk to individuals who are unhoused. 🔴More information on SWES criteria and preparing for severe weather here: https://lnkd.in/gw9VBvwM #MarinCounty #SanRafael #WeatherAlert #EmergencyShelter #Homelessness #UnhousedCommunity

⭐️ Donor Spotlight: John & Tucky Pogue We are beyond grateful to shine a spotlight on John and Tucky Pogue, two incredible advocates for Ritter Center and champions of our mission to eliminate homelessness in Marin. The Pogues have raised over $140,000 for our $14.5M Ritter Builds Hope Capital Campaign, hosting a stunning salon event at their home in Kentfield. Tucky, in particular, has been deeply engaged over the past five months, covering 100% of the event costs and pouring her heart into making it a success. John and Tucky, your kindness, passion, and unwavering commitment have left us in awe. Your friendship means the world to us, and your support is paving the way for transformative change in our community. 💛 Thank you also for your personal gift to our capital campaign. You’re amazing. #RitterCenter #DonorSpotlight #Gratitude #RitterBuildsHope #CommunityChampions #EndHomelessness Tucky Pogue

Join the JOY Fund and Bring Warmth, Hope, and Joy This Holiday Season 🎄 “We are deeply grateful to Marin Community Foundation, whose unwavering support and partnership empower us to address the urgent needs of Marin’s most vulnerable communities. Their investment in the JOY Fund amplifies our ability to deliver critical programs and services.” — Mark Shotwell, CEO, Ritter Center The JOY Fund helps Ritter Center provide critical support to Marin’s most vulnerable communities during the holidays and beyond. With your generosity, we can: ✅ Distribute essential cold and wet weather gear like tents, ponchos, umbrellas, sleeping bags, and warm coats to individuals experiencing homelessness. ✅ Host a holiday dinner for people experiencing homelessness, offering a moment of connection and care during a challenging time. ✅ Brighten lives through our Hope for the Holidays program, delivering gifts to low-income and homeless individuals and families. 💙 Together, we can ensure no one is left behind this holiday season. 🟢 Make your gift today and bring JOY to those in need: https://lnkd.in/gm3GyGaS #RitterCenter #JoyFund #HolidayGiving #SupportCommunities #HopeForTheHolidays

We had a wonderful Staff Holiday Party to celebrate the holiday season. Everyone enjoyed lunch at Cafe Villa, along with a lively white elephant gift exchange. Thank you to event planners Jasmine and Alice for coordinating, and to our Board Members that were able to join us. It was the perfect opportunity to spend quality time together. #RitterCenter #Holidays #HolidayParty #StaffAppreciation

Recognizing Remarkable Ritter Leaders 💙 Katie Smith and David Neagle, Co-Chairs of our Capital Campaign, along with an extraordinary team of leaders, have dedicated their time, passion, and hard work to making Ritter Center's Capital Campaign a resounding success. Their unwavering support has been nothing short of inspiring. As leaders, Katie and David are always available to guide our efforts—whether it’s supporting our staff, going on tours, strategizing, or identifying donors who believe in our mission. Their compassionate leadership has been instrumental in bringing hope and resources to Marin County. We also want to recognize the incredible members of our Capital Campaign Cabinet who stand alongside Katie and David in making this vision a reality: Debra, Elsa, John, Ann, Stephanie, Carol, and Danielle. From all of us at Ritter Center—thank you. 💛 🔵 Learn more or contribute to our campaign here: RitterBuildsHope.org P.S. We’ve met 50% of our match challenge goal—Help us reach 100% by the New Year. 📷 Pictured left to right: Katie Smith (Co-Chair), David Neagle (Co-Chair), Debra Delaney, Elsa Leung, John Thornton, Ann Batman, Stephanie Plexico, and Carol Farrer. (Not pictured: Danielle Walker.) #Leadership #Gratitude #CapitalCampaign #RitterCenter #BuildingHope #CommunityImpact

🎁Double the Impact of Your Gift This Holiday Season! This season, let’s make magic happen for families in need. Your support provides warmth, joy, and essentials to those who need it most. Together, we can brighten lives and create a community filled with hope. 💙Give by December 31st and DOUBLE the impact of your gift. Together, we can ensure no one is left behind. 🔵Donate here: https://buff.ly/3iZQQWA #RitterCenter #HopeForTheHolidays #DoubleTheImpact #MakeADifference