the edward j. boracchia foundation

Helping build better communities, one donation at a time. Our mission is to assist economically challenged individuals in transition and at-risk children.

We also provide support to agencies that do the same.

Our goal is to create a family oriented environment for children to grow and learn together, sharing responsibilities, successes, trials, joys and sorrows of daily life. Such a life while growing up will prepare and equip them for an independent future. As adults they will be able to stand on their own and achieve self-reliance, financial independence and social integration.

Trustees:
Edward J. Boracchia, Trustee
Linda A. McDonald, Trustee
George Nicol, Trustee
Pattie Christensen, Counsel
Stephen Plocher, CPA

the ritter center

Our primary charity is the Ritter Center, based in downtown San Rafael. The Ritter Center is a community-based nonprofit organization that has assisted Marins low-income and homeless population for over 28 years.  They help the homeless and very low-income residents of Marin, individuals and families stabilize their lives by offering a number of social service.
In addition to the agency’s own programs, they maintain a thorough referral network to link clients to other vital services available in our community. 


The Ritter Center serves as a critical safety-net for Marin’s low-income, homeless, and other at-risk populations and helps those in need to become more self-reliant.  Ritter Center’s main outcomes are transitioning people into housing, employment, and health, mental health and substance abuse treatment as well as improving people’s day to day living conditions.  

Contact us to learn more about our community outreach programs.

the novato youth center

For 35 years, the Novato Youth Center has offered programs to youth and their families in the community. Our mission is to inspire and prepare youth to succeed. We accomplish this by supporting their development in: academics and learning; health and well being; personal enrichment through arts and athletics; and social interaction and community engagement. 

A one-of-a-kind 501c3 non-profit agency, we serve 3,500 youth and their families annually. We offer a range of programs that support babies taking their first steps through teens preparing for college.


Our five program areas include: 

  • Child Development
  • Sports Leagues
  • Youth and Family Counseling
  • Community Health Education and Family Engagement
  • Novato Wellness Center
Our programs are offered in our 23,000 sq. ft. main facility at 680 Wilson Avenue, on elementary, middle and high school campuses throughout Novato, in the community, and at the Novato Wellness Center at 1767 Grant Avenue.

Contact us to learn more about the Youth Center.