For four decades, the Novato Human Needs Center has been helping the most needy people in Marin County's northernmost city. The nonprofit is entrenched in the community and has hundreds of volunteers who help with food distribution to those with low incomes. Programs help residents in dire circumstances move toward self-sustainability. Among the most popular events is the annual Holiday Share Program, which allows kids to pick out free gifts for their parents and parents to pick out free donated toys for the kids. Major sponsors of Novato Human Needs include the Marin Community Foundation, the City of Novato and the United Way.
Leighton Stone Corporation is a stone and marble wholesale company. The company supplies countertops and flooring stone to commercial clients in the local area. For more information about the company, services and photos of products, you can visit the Leighton Stone Corporation Web site.
With three offices in California, Miller Pacific provides expert and experienced geologic, geo-technical and geo-civil engineering services for government and private contractors. For details on the services offered, you may call the number provided.
Labworks Equipment Service repairs, installs and maintains laboratory equipment for local research companies. The company also designs and manufactures custom fixtures and accessories for clients in the biotech industry.
The North Bay Children's Center has programs for infants to pre-kindergartners. The teacher-child ratio ranges from 3:1 to 12:1 depending upon the age. Summer programs for children 5-7 years of age are also available. It is located in the Hamilton area of Novato, next to the Novato Charter School.
Matrix Parent Network was formed in 1983 to aid families with children with disabilities. The network provides educational resources and help line support for multilingual and multicultural families at no cost. Donations are accepted via check in person or by the mail, or online via Visa, MasterCard or American Express.
Matrix Parent Network is conveniently located in the Bel Marin Keys area of Novato.
Forward Associates provides Critical Path Method services and other related services to its clients in the scheduling industry. Furthermore, it provides claims analysis and expert witness services. The firm aims to build solid relationships with its clients, as well as provide them with comprehensive services that save them money in the long term.
Poolcraft provides expert swimming pool repair and maintenance as well as plastering and tiling. Please call its office for more information.
Homeward Bound Novato is a non-profit organization serving Marin County. The organization is dedicated to combating homelessness in the area. Homeward Bound operates a resource center and emergency services center for homeless families and homeless adults. It also provides mental health services and funds a number of business ventures meant to provide employment for the homeless.