Faces of Compassion in Nonprofit Leadership

Kathleen Woodcock, Christine Paquette, Karen Strolia, St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin

BECAUSE THEY BELIEVE IN THE DIGNITY OF ALL PEOPLE, St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin’s mission is to provide compassionate, individualized assistance to help our most vulnerable neighbors obtain nutritious food, affordable housing, meaningful employment, and a voice in the community.

Since 1946, St. Vincent de Paul’s crisis assistance programs in Marin have grown to support over 8,000 people annually. Their core services include providing nutritious meals at their free dining room, homelessness prevention support, crisis and housing search assistance, and case management services. The steadfast support from the community has allowed them to serve more than 180,000 meals for our hungry neighbors and distribute more than $1.1 million in rental assistance and other emergency direct aid in 2022. This work cannot be done without you. With a success rate of 94.86% in keeping clients permanently housed, they are honored and blessed to serve Marin and will continue to lead the charge in ending hunger and homelessness in the county.

Sponsored by: Isobel Wiener

St. Vincent de Paul 820 B Street, San Rafael, CA | vinnies.org 415.297.6587 | kwoodcock@vinnies.org

Face of Financial Security

Helen Abe, Senior Vice President Financial Advisor

HELEN ABE WAS BORN AND RAISED IN SAN FRANCISCO. Her immigrant parents worked hard and sacrificed to raise a large family. They taught their children the importance of living within your means. “My mother literally saved pennies and proved that it’s not what you earn, but what you save that matters”. Helen said. With strong values, Helen set out to achieve her financial objectives while helping others achieve their financial dreams. Helen’s approach is to listen, keep it simple, understandable and tailored to each individual. Helen believes in helping others to live a life that makes them happy and one in which they are secure with their financial future.

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Face of Car Buying in Marin

David Shapiro, Cartelligent

DAVID SHAPIRO, A MARIN LOCAL and Redwood High School graduate, founded Cartelligent over 23 years ago with the belief that the process of buying or leasing a new car should feel as good as driving a new one home for the first time.

Since then, David and his team have helped thousands of clients in Marin County and throughout California to get a fantastic deal buying or leasing the new car they want, as well as effortlessly selling their old one.

Cartelligent has an amazing team that really cares, many of whom live here in Marin. They are ready to help starting with a simple phone call, email, or in person consultation at our headquarters in Sausalito.

Faces of Healthy Aging

Vivalon: Michele Levine, Programs Manager; Karen Hughes, Volunteer; Anne Grey, CEO; Stephanie McNally, CPO; Yvonne Roberts, CDRO; Rebekah Wilson, Programs Supervisor at the new Healthy Aging Campus construction site

A THIRD OF MARIN COUNTY RESIDENTS ARE OVER AGE 60, and this trend is expected to continue in the coming years. Healthy aging is no longer just about addressing today’s needs—it’s about creating a future. Since 1954, Vivalon has helped seniors age vibrantly. A groundbreaking development is now under construction: the Healthy Aging Campus, set to open in early 2024. This innovative project redefines care for seniors, ushering in a new era of aging for everyone in Marin. The campus integrates health services, nutrition, lifelong learning, and community engagement—a comprehensive suite of programs unparalleled in the county. Guided by Vivalon CEO Anne Grey and powered by devoted programs, volunteer, and fundraising teams, this visionary project aims to transform the aging experience. However, the work is not complete. The time for change is now, and Vivalon needs your support to Open the Doors.

Join today, and your generous gift will be matched dollar for dollar.

930 Tamalpais Avenue, San Rafael, CA 415.456.9062 l vivalon.org/open