Our community has been through so much together. More than 40 years. AIDS crisis. Marriage equality. Covid pandemic. Constant national attacks on our rights. The Spahr Center – Ministry of Light, Spectrum LGBT Center, Marin AIDS Project – has been through the impossible over and over again. 

In a world designed in opposition of the lived truths of the LGBTQ+ and HIV communities, The Spahr Center has lit the way to a brighter future in Marin County since Day One. Through the darkness and with the power of our authentic light, our programs and services continue to evolve and thrive.

Despite every challenge we’ve faced, support and celebration for the LGBTQ+ and HIV communities is not impossible – it’s Marin Possible! Only with your support can we sustain the essential care our communities need every day. 

With your gift, our future is Marin Possible in so many ways:

  • Zero new HIV cases in Marin is not impossible – it’s Marin Possible.

  • LGBTQ+ and HIV health equity is not impossible – it’s Marin Possible.

  • Resources to help LGBT+ seniors thrive are not impossible – they’re Marin Possible.

  • Mental and behavioral health care for our communities is not impossible – it’s Marin Possible.

  • Community support for our youth, families, and seniors is not impossible – it’s Marin Possible.

  • Ongoing advocacy efforts are not impossible – they are Marin Possible. 

Together, we can accomplish everything our community needs from us and more. We need to raise $150,000 by December 31st to make the Marin Possible a reality. Your thoughtful donation today helps fuel the work toward equity for the LGBTQ+ and HIV communities of Marin. Without you, the future is bleak.

With gratitude for your generosity,

Joe Tuohy (he/him)
Executive Director

P.S. When you make a monthly donation today, you help us reach our goal AND you allow us to sustain these programs for all the futures to come! Select the "monthly" option when completing the donation form.

All donations are tax-deductible, and you will receive an official tax acknowledgement receipt in the mail. And don’t forget, if your employer matches charitable donations, please don't forget to let them know about your gift as well!

Make Our Future Marin Possible Today!

  • Visit our campaign page <here> to create your own fundraiser. Click “I want to fundraise for this!” and get started today!

  • When you make a monthly donation today, you help us reach our goal AND you allow us to sustain these programs for all the futures to come!

    Select the “monthly” button before you make your donation.

  • If you prefer to donate by check, please make your check out to "The Spahr Center" and send it to:

    1575 Francisco Blvd E, San Rafael, CA 94901.

    All gifts received before December 31 will count toward the Light the Way in 40 Days campaign.

  • Many large companies offer matching gift programs where employee donations and/or volunteer hours are incentivized with additional support to the charity by the company itself.

    If your company offers matching gifts, please be sure to contact your employer about your donation to increase the support that The Spahr Center will receive!

  • If you are age 70½ or older, you can make a tax-free Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA and have the satisfaction of seeing your gift make a difference today!

    You can donate up to $100,000 ($200,000 per couple) each year. The distributions go directly to The Spahr Center and are not subject to income tax.

    If you have not yet taken your required minimum distribution for the year, your IRA charitable rollover gift can satisfy all or part of that requirement.

    Contact your plan administrator to direct a distribution in the amount you designate from your traditional IRA to The Spahr Center.

    The Spahr Center’s EIN number is: 68-0072470.

    Our mailing address is: 1575 Francisco Blvd E, San Rafael, CA 94901.

    Checks should be made payable to “The Spahr Center.”

    To learn more about QCDs, please visit IRS.gov.