Marin neighborhoods.

Who we help!

It could be anyone in any Marin community: a neighbor, a co-worker, someone you saw in line at the grocery store, your favorite restaurant in any of our fine towns.

With our current housing crises we are spending more and more time assisting people needing help with possible foreclosures. It may be a family you know . . . it may be you. It may be someone you stood next to in line at the movies or that you saw at one of Marin's fine county fairs.

We have a changing demographic of need; people who were donors in the past are now seeking assistance through Marin Family Action. We are pleased to say that they also are joining our growing group of volunteers!

All of our programs are goal-oriented: This approach to services also enables our clients to become more effective in realizing financial stability in order to achieve home ownership. It is vital for families and individuals to have this knowledge in order to achieve that goal of ownership.

Programs include the following:

Youth Financial Literacy

We work to build a solid financial understanding in today's youth to enable them to make more informed decisions as they go into the business community. Click here for information on our Coalition of Financial Institutions for Youth Financial Literacy in Marin County High Schools.

Housing Advocacy

Marin Family Action (MFA) is concerned about the economic, social, and wellness issues of families and individuals in Marin County. We are a strong grassroots organization that is successfully creating pathways for our clients to become knowledgeable advocates, and in that role become forceful in influencing and improving their political, social and economic quality of life.

We have particular interest in building the capacity of very low and low income families and individuals, to actively participate in creating affordable housing. Our paid peer advocates are low income Marin County residents who joined our group as constituents seeking a place to make their voices heard as well as, financial empowerment, guidance or services and have found projects they are passionate about.

Financial Self-Help

Clients in The Financial Self-Help Program are asked what their financial goals are, for example:

  • Setting and negotiating with creditors to lower balances and/or interest payments
  • Making financial restitution with Banks and other lending groups in order for clients to secure checking and savings accounts
  • Meeting requirements for Shelter program rules
  • Home ownership