Join the A-Lab now! 24/7 Access & Classes Starting at $99/month!

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The Mallory Gaston Foundation trains 17-30 yr/olds with the mental and physical fortitude to secure high-income futures in fitness and beyond. We built the Apprenticeship Lab (A-Lab) in Sausalito for them, now it's time for you to get in shape! Whether you prefer indoor workouts, outdoor activities or online training, we are here for you and the community w/ FREE CLASSES!

We invite you to our Sausalito Community Classes (all ages and fitness levels welcome):

FREE Yoga Every Wednesday starting Jan. 8 | NOON - 1 PM, ALL YEAR LONG!
The A-Lab @ 2330 Marinship Way Ste 160B

11:00 AM - NOON Come early for tea/coffee and measure your Body Composition. Stay after for hot cocoa or hot toddies while you test drive the variety of equipment at THE A-LAB.

Enjoy The MGF experience transcending traditional fitness. You can sponsor The A-Lab, witness our fitness apprentices as they forge life-changing careers, and realize that your transformative path begins here too!

Be Part of Something Extraordinary:

24/7 Access to State-of-the-Art Equipment
Diverse Classes Tailored to Every Fitness Level
Self-Directed Workout Spaces
Sausalician Touch: Rare Teas and Espresso to Fuel Your Journey

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SIGN UP NOW FOR THE GRIT & GRACE CHALLENGE

Empowering youth to thrive in fitness & Beyond

Mentor up! Programs

We are a non-profit organization committed to providing underserved youth, ages 17-30, with the tools, resources, and opportunities to pursue meaningful careers in the health and fitness industry. Through our MentorUp! 10-week Personal Training Apprenticeship Program, we offer education, mentorship, and hands-on experience designed to instill confidence, leadership skills, and a pathway to success for each apprentice.

Join us at the next Grit & Grace Challenge for your chance to earn a spot in the MentorUp! Program!

WE ARE POWERING OUR YOUTH'S UNTAPPED TALENT WITH THE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FORTITUDE TO THRIVE IN THE FITNESS SECTOR AND BEYOND.

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

BECOME A SPONSOR TODAY!

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Apprenticeship LAB

Fundraise

When you help us by creating a campaign to raise money and spread the word about our mission, you mobilize & expand our network to support at promise youth that makes a long-lasting impact for all of us.

FUNDRAISE

Donate Today

Your contribution helps us serve at promise youth with the Grit + Grace to forge a healthy lifestyle and a future in fitness, so they can achieve their full potential, and empower future generations.

Together, we help every youth person thrive!

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Become A Sponsor

Every Sponsor receives access to the A-Lab and elevates the health & well-being of our community!

Become a Sponsor

Partner or Volunteer

Our Partners & Volunteers are the difference that makes a real difference in the lives of our at promise youth, forging financially secure jobs in fitness & beyond!

Become a mentor