2 weeks Ago
Sometimes we can get disheartened with politics and lack of collaboration for common good. I hope to share some local news that is vibrant and positive. In 2018, residents of Larkspur came together to form The Commons Foundation.
Joe Jennings spearheaded TCF’s vision to fund and build a new modern library and community center for Larkspur (at the lot that was donated to the city previously, on Rose Lane across from Hall Middle School). Credit goes to the many TCF volunteers and our board (Brock Wagstaff, Cindy Winship, Jeanne Friedel, Jon Ellenzweig and Kathy Green). We see a vision of a vibrant hub that serves as more than just a repository of books, but as a nucleus of community life.
Together, our “village” yearns for a place where connections are forged, ideas are nurtured and people of all ages come together to learn, to relax and to enjoy the beauty of our surroundings. Today, that dream is becoming reality, thanks to the support of our residents, the partnership of our city, and the generosity of our donors. Since 2018, TCF has raised $5.
2 million in private funds from over 100 generous families, groups and individuals. It is a testament to our community’s belief in the importance of education, culture and community. Those funds were amazingly matched 100% by a state grant, enabling us to begin design.
Certainly, this has been one of the most successful Marin-centric community efforts. One highlight of note was the TCF-sponsored art contest in 2022: “Why I Lo.
