Mentor up! Programs
We are committed to providing underserved youth ages 17-30 the tools, resources, and opportunity to pursue careers in the health & fitness industry. Our MentorUp! 10-week Personal Training Apprenticeship Program provides education, mentorship, and hands-on experience to instill confidence and leadership skills in each apprentice.
Join Us at the next Grit & Grace Challenge to earn your spot in the Mentor UP! Program!
The Problem
Transition-Age Youth in SF/Bay Area Face Highest Poverty Rates in 2024
46% of Families Are Low or Very Low Income.
- Bay Area Equity Atlas -
The Solution
Personal Trainer Apprenticeship Program
it starts with the Grit & Grace Fitness Challenge to hand select people for our 10-week Mentor Up! Personal Trainer Apprenticeship Program.
Youth between the ages of 17 - 30, seeking a rewarding career path that combines physical fitness, mental fortitude, and entrepreneurial skills are encouraged to apply to our leading-edge personal trainer APPRENTICESHIP program!
Sponsorship - Donate - Fundraise - Partner -Volunteer
Ways to get involved
Tax Deductible Sponsorship Opportunities For the Apprenticeship Lab
At The Mallory Gaston Foundation, we are committed to training the next generation of health and fitness professionals through our comprehensive apprenticeship program. We are offering tax deductible sponsorship opportunities to support our apprentices and our state-of-the-art facility, fondly known as the A-Lab.
“A-Lab Features & Benefits:
- Join a community committed to the mental & physical fortitude, for life.
- Support our apprentices through the Mentor UP! Personal Training Apprenticeship Program.
- Enjoy our Sausalito Waterfront Location
- Full Weight Room & Boxing Equipment
- Cardiovascular Equipment
- Espresso Bar, Rare Teas & Wifi
- Rooftop Deck with Bay Views
- Showers & Recovery Tools
- Dog-Friendly / Adjacent to Dog Park
Our facilities are designed to offer an intimate, clean, and supportive environment. While educational activities are prioritized, sponsorships help enrich real-world experiences for our apprentices.
Sponsorship Levels:
🥉 Bronze Level Sponsorship $30.00
- 1 day access to A-Lab (open 24hrs, 7 days/week)*
🥈 Silver Level Sponsorship $99 per month. (special offer until 12/31/24)
- Monthly access to the A-lab during designated hours*.
- Tax-deductible contribution.
- Purpose: Supports real-world training opportunities for our apprentices.
🥇 Gold Level Sponsorship $1,200 per year
- Annual A-Lab access with ALL Silver Level benefits.
- Additional support from our apprentices
- Tax-deductible contribution.
- Purpose: Ensures long-term support for our apprenticeship program, sustaining the high quality of training and education.
*Access to A-Lab, except during small group classes on: Wed & Fri 7-8am, and Tues, Wed, Thurs 5-6pm.
Limited Availability: To ensure personalized attention to our apprentices, we limit the number of accepted sponsorships. The A-Lab is primarily educational and not structured as a traditional public gym.
Make a Lasting Impact: By becoming a sponsor, you are not only gaining access to exceptional facilities but also contributing to the professional development of future health and fitness leaders. Your support helps us provide vital training experiences and has a positive impact on the community.
For more information or to become a sponsor, please contact: Elana Yonah, Director
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Success Stories
“ Through grace and grit, young people build the mental and physical fortitude to achieve self-reliance now and for the future.”
Events: Grit + Grace Challenge December 7th 2024
Are you seeking a rewarding career in Fitness & between 17-30 yrs of age?
Sign Up for the Grit + Grace Challenge
When: Saturday, Dec. 7th in San Francisco, 10am-4pm.
Free Event **Lunch Provided** Plus, a chance to secure your spot for a Personal Training Apprenticeship program valued over $6k
Show us that you have the grit + grace to be selected for our Personal Trainer Apprenticeship Program!
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