Huckleberry Youth Programs is excited to announce that Huckleberry’s ACE (Access to College Equity) Academy in San Rafael has been selected to be on the 2023 Marin County Participatory Budgeting Ballot!

What is Participatory Budgeting (PB)?

Participatory Budgeting (PB) is a democratic process in which community members decide how to spend part of a public budget, giving community members real power over real money.

Marin County community members can use their voice to select up to seven projects for an available $2.5 million that will improve the Marin community.

Voting is open until December 29, 2023.

Who Can Vote?

Any person aged 14 or above who lives, works, owns a business, or attends school in Marin County is eligible. Immigration status is not required to participate. You can review Frequently Asked Questions for more information on how to vote and

How Can I Vote?

Vote online here or in-person at designated voting events.

Make your voice heard! YOU can help decide how Marin County spends $2.5 million! The winning projects will be announced in February 2024.

Your vote counts! Each vote will help Marin decide which projects will be funded. Make your voice heard and vote today to fund projects that will positively impact your community!

About Huckleberry ACE Academy

Huckleberry ACE (Access to College Equity) Academy was one of 24 nonprofit projects selected out of 104 candidates to be included in Marin County PB.

ACE Academy prepares first generation youth for success during and after high school.

We empower at-promise youth through a multi-year program that helps them develop and thrive. ACE supports overcoming barriers and achieving dreams.

Programming creates successful pathways through: Academic and College Advising, Financial Aid/Scholarship Navigation, Career Exploration, Skill Development and Personal Readiness, Parent Engagement and services that encourage positive physical/emotional/mental health.