Ritter Center

Ritter Center Ritter Center prevents and resolves homelessness and improves the health & wellbeing of individuals. For more information, please visit: www.rittercenter.org

Ritter Center's mission is to prevent and resolve homelessness and improve the health, dignity, and wellbeing of people living in poverty in Marin County. Ritter Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). We support families and individuals in Marin who are homeless or on the edge of homelessness, with primary health care, integrated mental health and substance abuse counseling, permane

nt supportive housing, comprehensive case management, emergency financial assistance, and safety-net services including groceries, clothing, voice mailboxes, showers, and laundry facilities.

Last week, we paused to do what we don’t do often enough — celebrate the incredible people who make this organization wh...
05/30/2026

Last week, we paused to do what we don’t do often enough — celebrate the incredible people who make this organization what it is.

Our all-staff retreat was a day filled with intention and joy. We started the morning with a mindfulness moment, grounded ourselves, and dove into exploring our Myers-Briggs personality results — learning a little more about ourselves and each other along the way. Staff enjoyed teambuilding activities and a friendly game of volleyball, plus a delicious lunch from the amazing .

A heartfelt thank you to our HR team — Jen Numainville and Romny French, for pouring so much love and care into making this day happen.

Thank you to the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce for hosting today’s town hall, where community members gathered to learn...
05/22/2026

Thank you to the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce for hosting today’s town hall, where community members gathered to learn more about Ritter Center’s upcoming move to our new home at 800 A Street in San Rafael.

Attendees heard important updates about the project timeline, anticipated impacts on surrounding businesses, and the goals behind this exciting next chapter. Following the presentation, CEO Mark Shotwell led guests on a comprehensive tour of the new building.

We look forward to welcoming clients and community members to our new location beginning June 3rd, with services transitioning in phases.

🔹Learn more about the move and timeline at: RitterCenter.org/moving

Voting is open until May 29th, 4:00 pm PST for Marin Magazine’s “Best of the County” 2026, their annual guide to all thi...
05/20/2026

Voting is open until May 29th, 4:00 pm PST for Marin Magazine’s “Best of the County” 2026, their annual guide to all things that their readers care about in Marin County. Ritter Center is listed under Philanthropy for “Best Community Services” and we would be grateful for your vote. Please share this information with friends and family and encourage them to vote to recognize Ritter Center as “Best of the County.”

🗳️Vote here: https://boc.marinmagazine.com

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Ritter Center. Sending love and thanks to all the mothers and mother figures in our...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Ritter Center. Sending love and thanks to all the mothers and mother figures in our community. 💙

“Mobile outreach is not simply about convenience. It is about building trust, reducing barriers and engaging individuals...
05/09/2026

“Mobile outreach is not simply about convenience. It is about building trust, reducing barriers and engaging individuals with dignity and respect. When people feel seen and supported, they are far more likely to continue accessing care and move toward stability.

This is the kind of innovation our community needs. It reflects a broader shift toward integrated care models that address the full scope of a person’s needs rather than treating challenges in isolation.”

🔵 Read more from our CEO, Mark Shotwell in the Marin Independent Journal at https://bayareane.ws/4ubhmfd/

✨We are so grateful for every guest who joined us last night for Under the Stars 2026. Together, we raised over $200,000...
05/02/2026

✨We are so grateful for every guest who joined us last night for Under the Stars 2026. Together, we raised over $200,000 to help Ritter Center continue providing healthcare, housing assistance, and nutritious groceries to those who need us most.

We were honored to celebrate four incredible individuals whose dedication to our community inspires everything we do:

✨Shining Star Honoree — Mary Sackett, Marin County Supervisor, District 1, for her tireless commitment to addressing homelessness and expanding supportive services across Marin.

✨Community Impact Honoree — Rachel Kertz, San Rafael City Council, District 4, for her community-first approach to housing, health, and safety.

✨Beacon of Hope Honoree — Mario Ernesto Lopez, Community Advocate, Marin Community Foundation, whose personal connection to Ritter Center and lifelong commitment to equity make him a true beacon for The Canal and West Marin communities.

✨Corporate Impact Honoree — Anthem Blue Cross Foundation, for their investment in integrated mental health, substance use, and harm reduction services for people facing barriers to care.

To our guests, donors, sponsors, volunteers, and staff — thank you for making this a moving and memorable evening. ❤️

Supervisor Mary Sackett Rachel Kertz for San Rafael Mario Ernesto Lopez Marin Community Foundation Anthem Blue Cross

✨We are looking forward to celebrating Anthem Blue Cross Foundation at Under the Stars.Anthem Blue Cross Foundation supp...
04/29/2026

✨We are looking forward to celebrating Anthem Blue Cross Foundation at Under the Stars.

Anthem Blue Cross Foundation supports Ritter Center’s efforts to expand access to integrated mental health, substance use, and harm reduction services in Marin County. Through its investment, the Foundation helps strengthen care coordination and community-based programs that improve health outcomes for people experiencing homelessness and others facing barriers to healthcare access.

🗓️April 30, 2026 | 📍Peacock Gap, San Rafael

Under the Stars is sold out, but you can still support with a donation in honor of Anthem Blue Cross Foundation.

✨Donate at https://buff.ly/QOX4yqd

✨We are looking forward to celebrating Mario Ernesto Lopez, Community Advocate, The Canal & West Marin, Marin Community ...
04/26/2026

✨We are looking forward to celebrating Mario Ernesto Lopez, Community Advocate, The Canal & West Marin, Marin Community Foundation at Under the Stars.

Mario Ernesto Lopez’s connection to Ritter Center is deeply personal. Growing up in San Rafael, his family were immigrants and received support from Ritter—affectionately known as Casa Azul by Spanish-speaking clients. This early experience helped shaped his lifelong commitment to community advocacy. He earned his Juris Doctor from UC Law San Francisco, where he later served as the school’s inaugural Chief Diversity Officer. Today, as a Community Advocate at Marin Community Foundation for The Canal and West Marin, Mario works to advance equity and address the needs of high-need populations across the community, bringing optimism, creativity, and deep local insight to his work.

🗓️April 30, 2026 | 📍Peacock Gap, San Rafael

Under the Stars is sold out, but you can still support with a donation in honor of Mario Ernesto Lopez.

✨Donate at https://buff.ly/QOX4yqd

✨We are looking forward to celebrating Rachel Kertz, San Rafael City Council, District 4 (North San Rafael) at Under the...
04/22/2026

✨We are looking forward to celebrating Rachel Kertz, San Rafael City Council, District 4 (North San Rafael) at Under the Stars.

Rachel Kertz has been a San Rafael resident since 1999 and brings a strong, community-focused approach to public service. As a member of the San Rafael City Council, she prioritizes health and safety, housing opportunities, and strengthening neighborhoods, with a focus on solutions that support residents experiencing housing instability and economic hardship.

🗓️April 30, 2026 | 📍Peacock Gap, San Rafael

Under the Stars is sold out, but you can still support with a donation in honor of Rachel Kertz.

✨Donate here: https://buff.ly/QOX4yqd

Rachel Kertz for San Rafael

✨Join us to celebrate Mary Sackett, Supervisor District 1, Marin County at Under the Stars.Mary Sackett is deeply commit...
04/20/2026

✨Join us to celebrate Mary Sackett, Supervisor District 1, Marin County at Under the Stars.

Mary Sackett is deeply committed to addressing homelessness and expanding access to supportive services in Marin County. As Supervisor for District 1, she is committed to listening to residents and taking meaningful steps to create workforce housing, holistically address homelessness and get people off the streets, close gaps in our bicycle and pedestrian networks, strengthen our disaster preparedness, and make Marin a place where all people can thrive.

🗓️April 30, 2026 | 📍Peacock Gap, San Rafael

Unable to join us? Consider a gift in honor of Mary Sackett.

✨RitterCenterUnderTheStars.org

Supervisor Mary Sackett

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16 Ritter Street
San Rafael, CA
94901

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+14154578182

Website

https://www.ritterbuildshope.org/, https://rittercenter.org/under-the-stars/

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