Community Partners

ARTPUSH is a non-profit organization based in Alameda, California which serves the greater Bay Area. They are artists supporting artists by sponsoring regular shows, exhibits, workshops, and festivals. The organization holds ‘open studio’ art shows in Alameda and the East Bay, as well as skill development workshops. ARTPUSH created the Alameda Art Festival held in June of each year. The Secret Garden by Vera Tour was released as a benefit for ARTPUSH and they received 20% of sales for pre-orders during that pre-order period. On an ongoing basis, we are donating 5% of The Secret Garden to ARTPUSH.

Boxcar Flower Farm

Boxcar Flower Farm is a women-owned farm located in a former parking lot in front of the beautiful train station in West Oakland. During the pandemic, Jane Hammond and Linh Becker became active volunteers to keep the garden going and eventually purchased it. Years of soil amendment and a developing pollinator ecosystem have led to a proliferation of a wide variety of flowers in a one-sixth acre plot. The farm, which uses organic farming methods, has a thriving flower CSA. 10% of all proceeds for Boxcar Flower Farm Bouquets go to the farm. Credit to Julie Reichle for photo in bio.

Children's Fairyland

Children’s Fairyland is the original storybook theme park in America. Established in 1950 as the first storybook theme park dedicated to families with young children. Nestled on the shores of Lake Merritt, Fairyland spans 10 acres of imaginative play sets, whimsical gardens, friendly animals, and tot-sized rides. Its Open Storybook Puppet Theater, captivating performances, and multicultural educational programs are renowned for stimulating children’s imaginations, creativity, and desire to learn. 10% of all proceeds for the Children's Fairyland puzzle will go to the park.

Creative Growth Art Center

Since 1974, the non-profit Creative Growth Art Center in Oakland, California, has provided a professional studio space for individuals with developmental disabilities to foster their artistic growth. For five decades, Creative Growth has been a haven for free expression and personal development, gaining global recognition for its visionary approach and dedication to human kindness. Fruitful Art by Fruitful Artist is a Limited Edition Puzzle that we collabed with Creative Growth to produce. 10% of proceeds from this puzzle go to Creative Growth with an additional 10% during the pre-order period.

It’s Your Move Games and Hobbies

It’s Your Move is an independent game store was established in June 2003. It's a community-centered game store serving the Temescal neighborhood of Oakland,  providing open tables and a large library of board games, enabling locals to hang out and play all day. Events and lessons are paramount here! It's Your move receives 10% of all It's Your Move sales.

Rocket Dog Rescue

er dog Leadbelly to start her own non-profit. Rocket Dog Rescue’s ultimate goal is to create a world where all companion animals have loving and permanent homes and where no good natured dogs, no matter what their age, are killed in shelters because they are considered to be surplus or un-adoptable. Pali received the 2001 Points of Light Award for outstanding volunteerism. Rocket Dog Rescue received 20% of sales from pre-orders on Dogs by Ellen Shershow and Lula Mae at North Beach. On an ongoing basis, we are donating 5% of Dogs by Ellen Shershow to Rocket Dog. Photo by Ellen Shershow Photography

San Francisco Baykeeper

San Francisco Baykeeper defends the Bay and its watershed from the biggest threats. Since 1989, they’ve patrolled the Bay for pollution, held polluters and government agencies accountable, and fought for healthy communities, fish, and wildlife. Their investigators, scientists, and lawyers have a winning track record for the Bay and for you and future generations.  San Francisco Baykeeper received 20% of pre-orders and 10% of ongoing sales for Under the Bay.

UFW Foundation

Founded in 2006, the UFW Foundation is a nonprofit organization that advocates for farm workers across the United States while providing educational outreach and critical services, such as immigration legal services, to low-income rural communities. Historically, farm workers have been economically marginalized and vulnerable due to dangerous working conditions and limited access to social, health and legal resources all the while being essential workers and the backbone of our nation’s food system. 5% of all sales for California Wine Tasting will be donated to UFW Foundation.