Bolinas Community Land Trust

04/19/2026

40+ years. One community. Endless gratitude. ✨

Last night we felt it — the care, the commitment to each other, and the deep love for this place we call home. Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us and signed up to become a member.

More photos to come from the talented ❤️​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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40+ años. Una comunidad. Gratitud infinita. ✨

Anoche lo sentimos — el cuidado, el compromiso entre nosotros y el profundo amor por este lugar que llamamos hogar. Gracias a todos los que celebraron con nosotros y se inscribieron como miembros.

Más fotos próximamente de la talentosa ❤️

03/09/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Trisha Fontan to the team as Philanthropy & Community Engagement Manager!

Trisha comes to this role with both professional expertise and a genuine passion for strengthening community. She will be helping deepen the partnerships and support that make permanently affordable housing possible in Bolinas.

Trisha grew up in Bolinas with her younger sister, surrounded by her father’s family. Her grandparents moved their four sons to Bolinas in the 1960’s and it immediately became their hometown. She brings 10 years of development experience to the BCLT, has multiple professional fundraising certificates, and a degree in Sustainable Community Development from Dominican University. Her philanthropic experience began by working for All Hands Ecology and she cares deeply about respecting our natural habitat.

Having been raised in West Marin she is passionate about ensuring there is access to long term affordable housing in our local communities. She enjoys spending time with her extended family in Bolinas, reading books, and is grateful to be raising her daughter with her husband in Bolinas.

You can find an interview with her on our website. Link in bio ❤️

03/05/2026

✨📣 Don’t miss the opinion piece written by Jarrod Russell, executive director, and Annie O’Connor, co-director, which was published by the Pt Reyes Light today!

It highlights our work to create community-led solutions to the affordable housing crisis at scale by harnessing the power of collaboration.

Annie and Jarrod are pictured here with Hal Russek, executive director of — not pictured is the phenomenal Harriet Moss who represents Stinson Beach — and are vital members of our West Marin Housing Collaborative.

Huge thanks to District 4 Supervisor, Dennis Rodoni, for the multi-year funding and investment that has enabled us to grow and strengthen this collaborative approach. We are driven by impact, remain humbled by the work that remains, and proud of our results.

😎 FUN FACT: Did you know Annie and Jarrod first met over 10-years ago while earning their Master’s Degrees in Global Policy and Strategy from the University of California?! Personally and professionally, both are delighted and honored to be reunited in West Marin to work with and for our community on one of the most pressing challenges of our time. Many thanks to them, and all involved, for your service. ❤️

03/04/2026

Also, this happened ^^

In real life. Just beyond Bolinas Bay.

Don’t forget to see the beauty, too.

Love and gratitude,

03/03/2026

Reflections on “Mud Season” 🌧️

Winter in West Marin reminds us why housing matters — and why community matters even more.

When the power goes out in Bolinas and Stinson, we don’t just lose electricity. We lose internet, cell service, and sometimes easy access to the outside world. In those moments, we are reminded that what sustains us here isn’t infrastructure alone — it’s relationships. Neighbors check on neighbors. Wood stoves are lit. Volunteers leave their own families to respond to emergency calls. A patchwork of connection emerges that exists beyond the free market and beyond convenience.

This is “mud season.” And it reveals something essential.

Not everyone chooses to weather these months. But those who stay — by choice or by necessity — understand something profound: stable housing makes community possible. And community makes resilience possible.

At BCLT, our work to preserve and steward affordable homes is ultimately about ensuring that the people who make this place function — the firefighters, teachers, caregivers, artists, elders, and young families — can remain rooted here. When housing is secure, neighbors can show up for one another. When homes are affordable, families can plan for the long term. When residents are not displaced, the social fabric holds.
Affordable housing is one of the ways we honor our collective responsibility to one another. 🌱

We are deeply grateful to everyone who supports this work — whether you live here full-time, part-time, love to visit, or believe in keeping coastal communities diverse and accessible. Thank you for standing with us — in every season. 🌞

Visit bolinaslandtrust.org/news to read our February newsletter in full. Link in bio.

You can also email us at [email protected] to sign up to have the latest updates delivered straight to your inbox! 💌

02/19/2026

Introducing new board and staff members! Welcome, Amy and Keith 🌟

Our newest Member of the board of directors is Amy Harmon. She is a Marin county native who has lived in downtown Bolinas for nearly twenty years. Amy has served on the board of directors of and was an active member of the when her two children went through the Bolinas-Stinson school. She is passionate about addressing the need for housing for families and working people in Bolinas.

Keith Ciampa joined the staff in August 2026 as Manager of Maintenance and Capital Improvement Projects for BCLT. In this role, he oversees property maintenance and capital-needs projects across the community. He has a background in design leadership with leading global organizations, along with hands-on experience from living on a sailboat in Sausalito to working as a stone mason in Sweden and doing restoration work on Martha’s Vineyard. Keith also volunteers with Habitat for Humanity, Project Homeless Connect, and the Marin Food Bank, reflecting his commitment to community support and equitable access to housing. He lives in Bolinas with his wife, Felice Thorpe, and brings together creativity, construction, and compassion to strengthen affordable housing in the community.

02/11/2026

Our hardworking staff recently spent a day off-site together, enjoying a tour of McEvoy Ranch and learning about artisanal Olive Oil production.

What a delight to rest and be reminded that life springs eternal when our roots are healthy! Rebirth is part of the process on an olive farm. Often the healthiest new trees stand on the shoulders of those who came before.

From left to right:
Maalis (May-lis): Project Manager
Pam: Office Manager
Annie: Co-Director (Philanthropy, Community Engagement)
Alejandra: Bo-Linda Vista Site Manager
Jeff: Co-Director (Finance, Property, Projects)
Keith: Maintenance and Capital Improvement Manager
Not pictured, Kiko: Bo-Linda Vista Project Manager

You can read more about each staff member on our website!

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Nuestro dedicado personal recientemente pasó un día fuera de la oficina, disfrutando de un recorrido por el Rancho McEvoy y aprendiendo sobre la producción artesanal de aceite de oliva.

¡Qué placer descansar y recordar que la vida se mantiene viva cuando nuestras raíces están sanas! El renacimiento es parte del proceso en una finca de olivos. A menudo, los árboles nuevos más sanos se apoyan en los hombros de los que los precedieron.

De izquierda a derecha:
Maalis (May-lis): Gerente de Proyecto
Pam: Gerente de Oficina
Annie: Codirectora (Filantropía, Participación Comunitaria)
Alejandra: Gerente de Sitio de Bo-Linda Vista
Jeff: Codirector (Finanzas, Propiedad, Proyectos) Keith: Gerente de Mantenimiento y Mejoras de Capital
No aparece en la foto, Kiko: Gerente de Proyecto de Bo-Linda Vista

¡Puede leer más sobre cada miembro del personal en nuestro sitio web!

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02/02/2026

02/02/2026

The construction fence is up at 31 Wharf! Congratulations to all on this milestone. We are proud to be offering this 100% affordable housing project with to bring eight 2bd and 3bd townhomes to our community, which will be sold to qualifying low-income homebuyers this spring.

Stay tuned for information sessions to help you prepare for homeownership in February and project-specific information sessions in March.

Thank you to the local community members who lovingly decorated the homes that adorn the fence! Be sure to stop by for a close up look, and check both sides for a surprise!

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¡Ya se ha instalado la valla de construcción en 31 Wharf! Felicitaciones a todos por este importante logro. Nos enorgullece ofrecer este proyecto de viviendas 100% asequibles en colaboración con para brindar ocho casas adosadas de dos y tres dormitorios a nuestra comunidad, que se venderán a compradores de bajos ingresos que cumplan con los requisitos esta primavera.

Manténganse atentos a las sesiones informativas que les ayudarán a prepararse para la compra de una vivienda en febrero y a las sesiones informativas específicas del proyecto en marzo.

¡Gracias a los miembros de la comunidad local que decoraron con tanto cariño las casas que adornan la valla! No duden en pasar para verlas de cerca y ¡revisen ambos lados para encontrar una sorpresa!

01/30/2026

What is happening at 31 Wharf in downtown Bolinas? Check out our website for the latest updates. You can also sign up on the website for our newsletter to have current information about this and all other BCLT projects delivered to you monthly!

and are excited to begin construction on the 31 Wharf project, a 100% affordable homeownership development in downtown Bolinas. With home prices continuing to rise, this project is an important step toward helping local families stay in the community we all love.

We know how much you care about what’s happening in town, and we are committed to keeping everyone informed as the project moves forward.

The next milestone will be the installation of the site fence, scheduled for February 2nd. For the latest updates, please visit: www.bolinascommunitylandtrust.org

Link in bio ✨

01/26/2026

🎉 As we turn the calendar to a new year, we are thrilled to share some extraordinary news — together, this community just accomplished something powerful.

In December, a generous group of anonymous donors pledged a $75,000 year-end matching gift to help close the gap in BCLT’s 2025 Operating budget. That challenge inspired dozens of supporters to step forward, give, stretch, and spread the word.

Because of you, we met and exceeded the Annual Fund match, raising an additional $82,080 in December alone!

Thank you Bolinas and Stinson!

This is more than a fundraising milestone. It is a real investment in housing justice and long-term affordability in Bolinas. Each gift represents trust in BCLT’s mission, confidence in our stewardship, and belief that our neighbors deserve to live safely and securely in the place they call home.

Thank you Board of Directors, Executive Committee:

President, Sarah Hake
Treasurer, Melinda Griffith
Secretary, Nick Bogle

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🎉 Al comenzar un nuevo año, nos complace compartir una noticia extraordinaria: juntos, esta comunidad ha logrado algo realmente importante.

En diciembre, un generoso grupo de donantes anónimos se comprometió a igualar las donaciones de fin de año hasta alcanzar los $75,000 para ayudar a cubrir el déficit del presupuesto operativo de BCLT para 2025. Este desafío inspiró a decenas de personas a dar un paso al frente, donar, hacer un esfuerzo adicional y correr la voz. Gracias a ustedes, alcanzamos y superamos la meta de la campaña de donaciones anuales, recaudando $82,080 adicionales solo en
el mes del diciembre.

¡Gracias, Bolinas y Stinson!

Esto es más que un logro de recaudación de fondos. Es una verdadera inversión en la justicia de la vivienda y la asequibilidad a largo plazo en Bolinas. Cada donación representa confianza en la misión de BCLT, confianza en nuestra gestión y la convicción de que nuestros vecinos merecen vivir de forma segura y tranquila en el lugar que llaman hogar.

Gracias a la Junta Directiva y al Comité Ejecutivo de :

Presidenta: Sarah Hake
Tesorera: Melinda Griffith
Secretario: Nick Bogle