Community Partners
OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
We are fortunate to have a wide range of community partners to support students and their families with the resources and relationships they need to thrive. Please see links to our community partners below:
BAY AREA COMMUNITY RESOURCS (BACR)
Who are they?
BACR’s mission is to promote the healthy development of individuals and families, encourage service and volunteerism, and help build community. We carry out our mission by (1) providing direct school- and community-based services, (2) connecting volunteers with opportunities to best serve their communities, and (3) building and strengthening all of the communities we serve so that community members and institutions can effect change. BACR and our staff are guided by a set of core values and beliefs that informs our approach to services, personnel recruitment, and professional development.
How do they work with us?
BACR provides one on one and group counseling to address issues related to substance use.
Website| https://www.bacr.org/
BIG PICTURE LEARNING
Who are they?
We at Big Picture Learning stand for unbridled, fearless curiosity and we will continue, as we always have, to foster learning spaces which create the wake in which students can freely, and with courage, pursue their passions and interest.
How do they work with us?
Big Picture Learning supports our team as we build our "Learning Through Interest" program. Our school is also a member of the "Upstream Collaborative," a group of alternative school leaders to are reimagining education.
Website | https://www.bigpicture.org/
HUCKLEYBERRY YOUTH PROGRAMS
Who are they?
Huckleberry’s mission is to educate, inspire, and support under served youth to develop healthy life choices, to maximize their potential, and to realize their dreams. Since 1967, we have accomplished this by providing San Francisco and Marin youth and their families with a network of services and opportunities by caring peers and adults.
How do they work with us?
Huckleberry Youth Programs provides training and support to empower our students to lead healthy and productive lives.
Website | https://www.huckleberryyouth.org/
MARIN COMMUNITY CLINICS
Who are they?
Marin Community Clinics has provided compassionate and affordable health care to uninsured and low-income residents of Marin County since 1972. We have grown from humble beginnings where volunteer physicians and nurses saw patients in church basements, to a 21st century provider with modern facilities, expert paid physicians and nurses, the latest technology, and sophisticated diagnostic, treatment and prevention programs. Today, we serve more than 38,000 individuals every year in clinics spread throughout Marin County.
How do they work with us?
Marin Community Clinic supports students through "Grupo Fuerte," group counseling in Spanish to support students who have experienced trauma related to immigration.
Website | https://www.marinclinic.org/
MARIN COUNTY HELATH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Who are they?
Health and Human services promotes and protexts the health, well-being, self-sufficiency, and safety of all people in Marin County.
How do they work with us?
Marin County Health and Human Services provides on-campus individual counseling for selected students.
Website | https://www.marinclinic.org/
MARIN COUNTY PROBATION
Who are they?
The County of Marin Probation Department offers an array of mandated and optional services for the Court, adult and youthful offenders, victims of crime, and the diverse communities of Marin. Our Department prides itself on offering a balance between public safety, offender accountability, rehabilitative services and restorative practices.
Through our support of proven and cost effective practices and programs, we remain committed to a process of continual improvement of services in partnership with the communities we serve.
How do they work with us?
The Probation Department provides on-campus individual counseling, job and internship support, and wrap-around services for students and their families.
Website | https://www.marincounty.org/depts/pb
MARIN COUNTY SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
Who are they?
Marin Shakespeare Company is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, federal tax I.D. # 68-0201240.
Our Mission: With Shakespeare as our endless inspiration, our mission is to serve as a vibrant catalyst for cultural engagement, education, and social justice to benefit the people of Marin County, the San Francisco Bay Area, and beyond.
How do they work with us?
The Marin Shakespeare Company connects our students with professional artists to enhances our visual and performing arts program
Website | https://www.marinshakespeare.org/
MULTICULTURAL CENTER OF MARIN
Who are they?
The Multicultural Center of Marin works with diverse immigrant and underserved communities of Marin County in advancing their social, cultural, and economic well-being through self-empowerment programs that encourage participation in the broader civic life of U.S. society.
How do they work with us?
The Multicultural Center supports our students academically, socially and emotionally during the school day and through our after-school mentorship program.
Website | https://www.marinshakespeare.org/
NEW SCHOOLS VENTURE FUND
Who are they?
We accelerate and strengthen the efforts of teams of educators and innovators who are making a positive difference in public education. We believe every young person should finish high school prepared and inspired to reach their most ambitious dreams and plans. It’s time to reimagine learning to help all students — especially those in underserved communities — succeed now and in the future. We meet this challenge with a rigorous investment strategy focused on impact, equity and innovation.
How do they work with us?
The New Schools Venture Fund provides a network of school leaders across the nation and generous financial support.
Website | https://www.newschools.org/
SAN RAFAEL POLICE DEPARTMENT
Who are they?
This is the official Police Department for the city of San Rafael. The men and women of our department pledge to work with members of the community, community groups, and other City departments to proactively address crime, quality of life issues, and to enhance a feeling of safety for our residents, business owners, and those who visit this great City.
How do they work with us?
The San Rafael Police Department provides support to keep our community safe.
Website | https://www.srpd.org/
SIDEKICK EDUCATION
Who are they?
Our personal champion is always there to show students just what they're capable of and give them meaningful relationships with people who will help them achieve it. The next time a girl (or anyone else!) hears what she can't do, she can point to all the people and evidence saying she can.
How do they work with us?
Sidekick Education supports our teachers in developing relevant project-based units that connect to authentic audiences in our community.
Website | https://www.sidekick.education/
SILICON SCHOOL FUND
Who are they?
We provide funding to launch or redesign schools that are laboratories of innovation and proof points for what is possible. We help schools improve academics, innovative new models, and address equity to create better outcomes for kids.
How do they work with us?
Silicon Schools Fund provides a network of innovative school leaders throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and generous financial support.
Website | https://www.siliconschools.com/