Donate to Homeward Bound of Marin

Your donation helps us find solutions for homelessness.

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Many ways to donate

Community partners provide essential support to serve vulnerable families and adults as they move from crisis to stability, allowing them to thrive in our programs.

Homeward Bound of Marin has top ratings from Charity Navigator and Candid, so you can give with confidence that we will use your investment with care.

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Homeward Bound of Marin is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with Federal Tax Identification number is 68-0011405.

We make the most of every dollar donated

$62 provides 1 night of shelter and services
$434 provides a week of shelter and services
$1,860 provides a month of shelter and services

Other ways to give

Donate by mail

If you prefer to send a check, please mail to:

Homeward Bound of Marin

1385 N. Hamilton Parkway,

Novato, CA 94949.

Donate by phone

Call 415-382-3363 x213 to make a gift using your credit or debit card.

Give for the future

Learn about Legacy Giving with a bequest or other planned giving options.

Learn more about legacy giving
Make a gift of stock

To make a tax-deductible gift of stock, please instruct your broker to transfer securities directly to our brokerage account:

Charles Schwab
Account #9918-4666
DTC #0164, CODE 40
Account Name: Homeward Bound of Marin

Learn more about stock gift transfers
Donate your vehicle

You can donate your car, truck, boat or motorcycle to support our programs and receive a tax-deductible receipt.

Learn more about donating your vehicle
Volunteer or donate for our wish list

To support our programs as a volunteer, please see our available opportunities. Visit our Wish List to see items needed to serve people in our programs.

Learn more about volunteering

Donor privacy policy

Homeward Bound of Marin takes your privacy seriously and treats all financial information about transactions with Homeward Bound of Marin as highly confidential. In addition, Homeward Bound of Marin does not sell, trade or share e-mail addresses, postal information or phone numbers of any donors, volunteers or other constituents, and will not send you mail on behalf of other organizations.

New housing and career paths

We’re launching programs to support veterans, families and adults in 50 new homes at our main campus in Novato. Together we can provide the support needed to help each person reach for their goals.

Along with 24 homes for heroes at Puett Place, we provide 26 apartments at Sweeney Place for families and adults working in the community. Your gift will help a unique campus become a beacon of hope and opportunity.

Learn about our innovative campus
Image shot by a drone shows Homeward Bound of Marin campus with shelter and housing buildings.