RCI has been providing meals and water to the unhoused through St. Vincent's for over 6 years. We were joined at our meeting by Kathleen Woodcock, Chief Philanthropy Officer and Matt Smith, Program Manager of Sober Living Care. They spoke to the club about their meals program and also, their housing program for those in need. St. Vincent serves over 200,000 meals each year to those in need. And have for over 80 years. In addition, they have implemented a housing program for those recovering from alcohol additions. They shared a poignant story of one of their residents who is making strides to turn his life around thanks to their program.

The RCI Foundation and generous club members raised $36,750--which will be matched by a corporate donor to reach $73,500. We're very happy to support their good work. 

from left: Steve Hodgdon RCI program coordinator, Matt Smith, Kathleen Woodcock and new club president, Doug Hood

All three of the Monarch Butterfly Garden are looking good. With the support of the neighborhood, master gardeners and Marin Parks, the RCI plots are filling in with lots of milkweed and other native plants. While some weeding was needed, the overall impression is lush and welcoming to migrating butterflies. Everyone was very happy with the status and looking forward to summer and plenty of wildlife.