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OUR MISSION
TAGS empowers youth through creative expression, providing a safe space to explore, connect, and thrive. Through experience in art and business, we nurture well-being, build resilience, and foster career readiness—helping young people navigate challenges and create brighter futures. Create More, Stress Less—because empowered youth build a better world.
How You Can Help
Partner with TAGS to Empower Youth - Sponsorship Opportunity
Become an event sponsor for our upcoming fundraiser - "FABRIC OF THE FUTURE: A Community Celebration of Youth Empowerment"
● Cotton – $250
● Denim – $500
● Hemp – $1,000
● Cashmere – $2,500
● Silk – $5,000
Benefits Include:
- Logo/mention reaching thousands of people
- Tickets to event
- Shout-outs during event
- Increasing level of sponsorship increases logo signage & level of promo
- Tax deductible contribution
FABRIC OF THE FUTURE
A Community Celebration of Youth Empowerment
Sunday, August 24th
6-9PM
Zocalo Coffeehouse
645 Bancroft Ave, San Leandro
Please include in the comment section: "Fundraiser 2025 - Sponsorship Level" Add business name if applicable.
We offer flexible sponsorship tiers—with increasing levels of visibility and perks based on sponsorship level:
Young people in our community are facing rising levels of stress, anxiety, and disconnection - with limited access to spaces that nurture creativity, belonging, and growth. TAGS was created to fill that need. Our local and easily accessible thrift store and art studio adds vibrancy to a low-income neighborhood.
As a nonprofit creative reuse hub, TAGS empowers youth (ages 13-24) through art, fashion, and entrepreneurship. We offer a safe, inclusive space where teens and young adults - especially those from underserved communities - can build confidence, explore their identities, and gain hands-on experience to prepare for brighter futures.
Thank You to Our 2024 Donors, Sponsors & Funders!
Fire Agate
Meaning: Courage
($10,000 and up)
Joseph & Vera Long
Foundation
San Leandro Arts, Culture &
Library Commission
Black Tourmaline
Meaning: Grounding & Strength
($5000 to $9,999)
Lynn Drogo*
Peridot
Meaning: Compassion
($1,000 to $5,000)
Alex Fernandez
Ava Community Energy***
Eden Health District***
Michelle & Jason Hammon*
Rotary Club of San Leandro***
Sons of Liberty Alehouse**
Rose Quartz
Meaning: Love & Healing
($500 to $999)
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Drake’s Brewery**
Florence Leto
Jill Raimondi
Kate Miller*
Charoite
Meaning: Transformation
($250 to $499)
Arts Council of San Leandro**
Kathryn D’Olivo*
Kim Underwood*
Lisa Gallegos*
Mindy Rizzo
Amazonite
Meaning: Intuition & Hope
($100 to $249)
Budget Blinds**
The Droids**
Ben Thompson
Dan Wilson
Darlene Levy
Dawn Rezente
Erin Lagier
Jenny & Jonas
Mok-Keystone
Juliane Monrfoe
Kkassanova Sheilds
Kathleen Bilani
Marianne Dilworth
Marichal Gilbert Pest
Control**
Mathew La Roque
Maureen Reid
Naissa Foster*
Nancy Patton
Patricia Rodriguez
Robyn & Tim Leibler
Shaun Lund
Shirley McElhattan
Stacee Iravedra*
Sue & Stef Grinols-
Meuller
Susan Bothwell
Susan Cumbow
Taressa Chandra
Teri Chalmers
Tricia Reichert
Valerie Bogdanos
Virginia Harrington
Carnelian
Meaning: Warm & Joyous
(up to $99)
Alexis Go
Ben Frager*
Darlene Levy
Erin Lagier
Eve King
Gwen Burastero
Holly Hayes*
Imagine Gonzales
Jacqui Diaz
Jade Burchett
James Zahradka
Jen Sherwood
Joseph Mero
Julie Helmbrecht
Kathy Huff
Lucian Drogo*
Matt Walsh
Neha Sampat
Scott Aker
Shelby Bergeron
Sophia King
Tracey Williams
In-Kind Donations
Boys & Girls Club
of San Leandro**
Corks & Crafts**
Estudillo Produce**
Frank Hicks
James Reed
Minuteman Press**
Pacifica Senior Living**
Robert Bulatao
Sabino’s**
San Leandro Art Assoc**
Torani**
Zocalo**
*Sustaining Members
**Sponsors
***Funders
OUR GOALS
Thank you for your interest in supporting TAGS. Your donations make all this possible. Our goal is to keep our programs cost-free so all teens and young adults may participate. Funding our Free Repurpose/Create Workshops is just one way your contribution can make a meaningful impact.
$250 - funds two workshop classes
$500 - funds a month of workshop classes
$6000 - funds a whole year of workshop classes
SOME NEEDED ITEMS
Mannequins - We are in desperate need of mannequins that provide youth styling opportunities and invite passers-by in to shop their favorite styles. Our current mannequins have many broken and missing pieces.
Cargo Pants (in various sizes)
Graphic Tees (in various sizes)
Summer Clothing
Jeans (Please no skinny jeans at this time)
Bags/Purses (including name brands - Coach, Dooney & Bourke, Kate Spade, etc
Jewelry (earrings, rings, necklaces, etc)
Hats (Ball caps and fidora-style)
OTHER WAYS TO DONATE AND GET INVOLVED
Please reach out to us at info@teenadvocacy.org. if you are interested in:
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Donating your time or talents to support our teens
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Accepting donations Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday noon - 5pm.
