Southern Marin County.

Neighborhood S.A.F.E. Block Parties: 2012-2013

Setting up.
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DJ Monika setting up for the annual Hamilton Block Party 2012
Setting up for Neighborhood S.A.F.E. first community event.
Jason LuJan announcing contests and activities.
The ever popular bouncy tents.
More Astro bouncy activities for the kids.
Taking a break from all that bouncing!
Manny Fernandez introducing Supervisor Judy Arnold.
Nick and Manny Fernandez selling raffle tickets.
Lining up at Union Bank's popular "Spin and Win."
Practicing for the hula hoop contest.
DJ Monica setting the tone for the dance contest.
Families enjoying their snow cones.
At the US Bank booth.
More on the dance front!
The lucky winner of the Big Screen TV!

Hamilton Block Party

This popular and growing annual Block Party kicked-off with an all-day BBQ followed by a welcome greeting from Marin Supervisor Judy Arnold. This is a free day for families supported by funds from Marin County Supervisors and by support from a host of volunteers and Marin Family Action's partners listed below.

Families entered contests for the best tasting chile beans and desserts. Kids of all ages tried out for the hula hoop contest and the ever-popular dance contest. Hundreds of tickets were sold to families vying for the grand prize of a big screen TV.

This event and other activities organized by Marin Family Action's Neighborhood S.A.F.E. program focus on:

  1. Educational Programs:
    1. Financial Literacy for Youth and Adults
    2. After-school tutoring in math and English.
  2. Neighborhood Watch:
    1. Novato Police Department Cooperation
    2. Block "Captains" on each street
    3. Neighborhood forums and problem solving
  3. Neighborhood Activities:
    1. Annual Block Party (right: Union Bank spin-the-wheel)
    2. Holidays: Halloween, Christmas, Easter, Fourth of July
    3. Summertime Activities: Movie Night, Ice Cream Socials, Breakfasts
    4. Fundraisers -- Self-Supporting
    5. Sports Activities: Park and Rec Leagues
  4. Disaster Preparedness: Get Ready Marin
    1. Red Cross
    2. Earthquake/Flooding
    3. Novato Fire Department

Collaborative Groups/Partners

  • Marin Family Action: Coordinators
  • Marin County Board of Supervisors, Judy Arnold
  • Marin County District Attorney's Office Consumer Protection:
    Financial Literacy Education
  • North Bay Family Homes: After-School Programs
  • BayVista and Creekside at Meadow Park: Support, Co-host Special Events
  • USBank: Financial Literacy Education/Funding
  • Union Bank: Financial Literacy Education/Funding
  • PG&E: Disaster education/Funding
  • Marne Law Group: Legal Representation
  • Performing Stars of Marin: Art for Children/Scholarships
  • LarryArts Studios (Art Programs/Scholarships
  • City of Novato
  • Novato Police Department
  • Morling and Company Financial Group: Financial Advice/Tax services
  • GET READY MARIN: Disaster Preparedness