Community Partnership Spotlight | | |
Throughout June, in celebration of Pride Month, Equator is donating one dollar from every pour-over coffee sold at their cafes to support Side by Side's Our Space program. Our Space is dedicated to providing a safe harbor where LGBTQIA+ youth can express their authentic selves and feel seen, accepted, and celebrated.
Stop in soon at one of their cafes: Mill Valley, Sausalito, Proof Lab, Larkspur, Fort Mason, Round House, SOMA, Burlingame, Lake Merritt, Culver City, or Laguna Beach, and support this local business (from San Anselmo) and Our Space youth!
Thank you, Equator! Your support means the world.
| | Photos: (Left ) Equator Coffees in Larkspur, (Right) Equator social media post, In-store signage, Our CEO, Dr. Christine Garcia, enjoying a pour-over coffee. | |
Our Space's
Give OUT Day Campaign Ends
June 30
Give OUT Day has empowered hundreds of LGBTQ nonprofits to raise millions of dollars!
This year, the campaign kicked off on June 5 and runs through June 30, allowing organizations to fundraise throughout Pride Month.
Join us in supporting this vital campaign.
| | Please consider visiting Our Space's campaign page and donating. Thank you! | | | |
You're Invited to an Unforgettable Evening
The Side by Side’s gala,
Reach for the Stars: Denim & Diamonds
is on September 19, 2025
This year’s event promises to be a dazzling affair,
where elegance meets casual chic
at the College of Marin’s Bill and Adele Jonas Center
in Novato, California.
Mingle with fellow supporters in your chicest denim and sparkliest accessories as we come together to raise essential funds for Side by Side’s behavioral and mental health services, benefiting nearly 1,800 youth and their families across Alameda, Marin, Napa, and
Sonoma Counties.
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Denisse Mendoza Appearance on
Cuerpo Corazón Comunidad Podcast
On June 18, 2025, Solange Echeverria, host of the Spanish-language podcast Cuerpo Corazón Comunidad, interviewed Denisse Mendoza, our Director of Practice and Program Development. The episode focused on emotional support for youth, with Denisse highlighting the impactful work of Side by Side's TAY Space in San Rafael, CA. To listen to the interview in Spanish, click on the photo of Denisse above. For English closed captions, select the option while viewing on YouTube (if available).
You can catch more episodes of Cuerpo Corazón Comunidad live every Wednesday at 11 AM on Facebook or tune in to Marin TV channel 26.
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Thank You To All Our Amazing Players!
We are thrilled to have had you join us for the 31st Annual Bank of Marin Golf Tournament in support of Side by Side! It was a beautiful day with perfect weather, but it was your participation that made this event truly special. This year's tournament raised over $115k!
From the Dryvebox mobile golf simulator to the chance to win a Toyota Tundra or Kia Sportage in the Hole-in-One contests, and wonderful refreshments on the course from St. George Spirits, Pacific American Group, and Mare Island Brewing Co., we hope you enjoyed every moment at the tournament. Treating yourself to Fiorello's Gelato at Hole #7 was like shooting a birdie!
The post-tournament Awards Reception hosted by Rich Walcoff added to the day's fun and excitement with a live auction featuring tropical getaways and wine lots from the private cellars of the Bank of Marin executive team.
Your support and enthusiasm are what make events like these possible. Thank you for spending a day with us and enabling
Side by Side to provide services for hundreds of Bay Area youths and families.
We look forward to seeing you again next year!
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QUEER LOVE YOUTH PRIDE
Queer Love Youth Pride, produced by Our Space, is a vibrant celebration of LGBTQIA+ interconnectedness, creativity, and brilliance! On Friday, June 6, over 100 people attended this year's event, making it a truly memorable celebration of connectivity and community.
Queer Love Youth Pride provided a platform for queer youth to express their authentic selves, connect with others, and showcase their talents. Youth vendors showcased a diverse range of LGBTQIA+ themed art, crafts, and products, highlighting the creativity and diversity within the community.
This year's attendees enjoyed:
🎤 Live performances by talented entertainers
🍔 Delicious food vendors
💖 A gender-affirming booth
🎡 Carnival fun & games
Thank you to all who attended. We look forward to seeing you again next June!
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Hot off the Press
Our Annual Report 2023-2024 is hot off the press and hitting your mailbox now. Once you get a chance to look it over, send us your perspective on its content at development@sidebysideyouth.org.
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Who's the GOAT? They are! 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐
The goats are back to help us manage the dry grassland on the hills of Side by Side's San Anselmo campus.
We are thankful for their appetites.
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