Vern Glenn, CBS reporter, shared the story of Paul Austin who saw a need to make space for diversity and excellence in sports in his hometown of Marin City.

This 7-minute video features the experience of the Butler family, and how they – like many others in Marin - found community with Play Marin through sports and activities.

On MLK Jr Day, our own Paul Austin, CEO and Founder of Play Marin, and his wife, Tenisha Tate-Austin, CEO and Founder of Critical Friends, were recognized with a “Beyond the Call of Duty” MLK Community Service Award.

Both Paul and Tenisha work tirelessly to ensure diversity and equity in the community in our schools, with housing practices, and access to sports and activities for our children. Thank you to the community for supporting Play Marin and we are honored to receive this Certificate of Congressional Recognition.

Once a year the Good Tidings warehouse is transformed into a Winter Wonderland, where 25 of our fourth grade and younger kids could pick out holiday gifts. Attending the Winter Wonderland has become a tradition for Play Marin kids and it warms our hearts to be invited every year since 2018.

Nearly 50 kids in K-8^th grade got to attend Holiday Heroes in San Francisco where they participated in crafts, decorated cookies, got snow globes, received gifts, and met local heroes including some 49er cheerleaders.

Play Marin arranged a bus and got tickets to travel to Stanford University to watch Marin City’s own Darrion Trammell play basketball for San Diego State University.

Over 75 kids and parents came to root for Darrion who is an inspiration that with hard work and practice you can achieve your dreams.

A good time taking this group to see the premier of Wakanda Forever. Thanks to Felecia Gaston and Target for organizing this wonderful opportunity. Partnership & community is important.

The Play Marin Walkathon was a wonderful event supported by the community raising over $12,000. We had student volunteers from a variety of high schools come out and support our walkers, offer face painting, and playing with the kids.

We even had one high school walker, Mac Kayser, who personally raised $650! Read his story.