Side by Side’s Annual Gala Raised Money for Youth and Families in Style

Side by Side’s Reach for the Stars Denim & Diamonds Gala returned on September 19, which successfully raised $130,000 for their behavioral and mental health services that aid nearly 1,800 youth and their families across the greater Bay Area.

A large projector screen with a projector positioned nearby, ready for a presentation in a meeting space.

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A building featuring a sign that reads "Bill and Abel Johnson Center" prominently displayed on its facade.

A man in a suit and hat passionately sings into a microphone on stage.

A man carefully opens a bottle of wine at a dinner setting, enhancing the meal's ambiance and enjoyment.

A group of people socializing around a bar filled with various liquor bottles.

A dining table covered with a blue cloth, elegantly set with silverware for a meal.

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A lobby featuring a television and comfortable couches arranged for relaxation and entertainment.

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Side by Side’s Annual Gala

Bar – Side by Side

Bill and Adele Jonas Center

Entertainment – Side by Side

Guests – Side by Side

Guests conversing – Side by Side

Guests Table – Side by Side

Guests taking pictures – Side by Side

Lobby – Side by Side

Side by Side CEO Dr. Christine Garcia

The event was hosted at the Bill & Adele Jonas Center on College of Marin’s Indian Valley campus, with 140 guests all wearing their best on-theme Denim & Diamonds attire. Among the crowd were a few notable attendees: District 2 Supervisor Brian Colbert; San Anselmo Mayor Tarrell Kullaway; San Anselmo Vice Mayor Steven Burdo; San Anselmo Town Council Member Chantel Walker; Bank of Marin‘s CEO Tim Myers; and Emmy Award-winning TV Host Liam Mayclem.

Signature cocktails and a seated dinner catered by Classic Culinaire fueled the night’s activities, which included raffles, live auctions hosted by Mayclem and plenty of dancing to live music provided by Pride & Joy SF.

A man and woman pose together in front of a "Reach for the Stars" banner, smiling and looking optimistic.

Two women in elegant blue dresses stand side by side for a photo.

A man and woman smiling together for a photo at a social event, dressed in formal attire.

A man and woman pose together in front of a "Reach for the Stars" banner, smiling.

A man and woman embrace warmly at a lively dinner party, surrounded by festive decorations and guests.

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District 2 Supervisor, Brian Colbert and San Anselmo Mayor, Tarrell Kullaway

Guests

San Anselmo Vice Mayor, Steven Burdo

Guests

Side by Side CEO Dr. Christine Garcia

Guests

Speaker

Side by Side CEO Dr. Christine Garcia and Myers also took some time to share powerful messages about the importance of supporting youth mental health, joined by remarks from Irene M. Hunt School’s parents JD Schramm and Ken Daigle.

Many were involved behind-the-scenes to bring the gala to life, including: Classic Culinaire; Katie Rice Jones; Pride & Joy SF; Sheila Aceves; Pure Energy Productions; Encore Events Rentals; and emcee Mayclem.