Who We Serve

Ritter Center supports individuals and families from low-income backgrounds in Marin County who lack resources and struggle to get the care they need to thrive.  Many face housing, economic, and food insecurity, lack basic healthcare, and have limited access to reliable transportation. Any unexpected expense can jeopardize their ability to pay rent or buy food for themselves or their families.

Some of our clients have disabling conditions that make it impossible for them to work. Others are elderly, on a fixed income, or struggle with mental health or substance use issues. From supportive housing and groceries, to health care and counseling services, Ritter Center provides the essential services they need to bridge the gaps.

• 35% of our clients are precariously housed and receive supportive services to remain in their homes.
• 65% of our clients are homeless.
• 70% of people experiencing homelessness in Marin are from Marin.

• Served 2,281 individuals
• Provided 38,871 healthcare and care management visits
• Provided 3,789 behavioral healthcare visits
• Served over 1,805 households with food from our food pantry, helping over 375+ families and individuals each week
• Distributed 22,000 bags of food valued at $440,000
• Provided Over $400,000 in rental assistance to 155 help people stay in their homes
• Distributed $40,000 in gift cards to 620 families and individuals during our Hope for the Holidays program so they could buy gifts and living essentials during the winter season
• Provided 200 students with brand new backpacks filled with school supplies and a $100 gift card so they could start the 2024 school year fully prepared
• Hosted our annual Holiday Dinner and provided winter care packages for over 100 people experiencing homelessness
• Helped 90 people secure housing through providing security deposits (77), Coordinated Entry housing advocacy and Housing First initiatives
• Since March 2017, in collaboration with our county-wide partners, we have helped house over 850 people. 94% of whom have maintained and remained housed

We help people living in poverty overcome barriers to aid and provide tailored support so they can build healthier more stable lives for themselves and their families.