Become a donor!

When I booked an appointment to make a blood donation I learned a startling statistic.  According to the Blood Centers of the Pacific only 5% of the eligible population (about 97%) donate blood. Donating blood is simple and almost painless.  It takes about 60 to 90 minutes for an appointment and yes, there is a …

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Help For Those In Need

San Rafael has approved permits for a few local churches to open their doors and provide emergency sleeping shelters for the county's homeless.  This is great news for those who are facing another night in the cold!  Shelters will run through March. The churches that will be providing accommodations need sleeping bags and blankets as …

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