Community Partners

Many of our puzzles raise funds and awareness about projects being done to better our community. We are grateful for these partnerships and hope that our puzzles will encourage others to support their work.

 

ARTPUSH.org

ArtPush.org logoARTPUSH 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

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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

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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.

 

East Bay Yesterday

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East Bay Yesterday is an independent podcast with a constellation of supporting projects focusing on the history of the East Bay. Since 2016 Producer and Host, Liam O'Donoghue has explored stories of culture, politics and nature from Oakland, Berkeley, and other towns throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties. An hour-long version East Bay Yesterday airs Wednesdays at 1 P.M. on 94.1 KPFA-FM. East Bay Yesterday was named “The Best Podcast about the East Bay” in 2017 by the East Bay Express. Liam's work can also be supported via Patreon. East Bay Yesterday receives 5% of all sales of the Long Lost Oakland Puzzle. Liam has also been helping us promote Lake Merritt Watershed to support the making of the film Reflections on Lake Merritt. 

 

Oakland Zoo

A navy blue circle with Oakland Zoo in the Center and Conservation Society of California Taking Action for Wildlife around the edgeOakland Zoo is nationally recognized as an animal welfare, rescue, and conservation leader. The Zoo has served as a place of wonder and discovery for millions. Oakland Zoo envisions a flourishing planet where people and wildlife thrive together with a mission to deepen connections with animals, save wildlife, and inspire champions for the natural world. 10% of California Trail at Oakland Zoo goes to the Zoo. Visit, Join, Give at oaklandzoo.org

 

Reflections on Lake Merritt

The thumbnail of a video showing city lights reflected in black water on a dark night with the words Reflections on Lake MerrittJournalist Brandon Jourdon explores the balance of private interests and public good in urban politics and culturural geography through interviews and research With California’s unprecedented housing crisis, skyrocketing inequality, and ever-worsening environmental catastrophes, the competing visions for Lake Merritt have come to symbolize issues that loom large far beyond the Bay Area. Brandon is currently raising money to finish production, and we're donating 10% of proceeds for Lake Merritt Watershed toward the film. Visit the GoFundMe here.

 

Rainbow Grocery Cooperative is a San Francisco institution recognized as a Legacy and Green business coming out of The People’s Food System of the 1970s. With over 200 worker owners Rainbow Grocery Cooperative is one of the largest worker-owned, collectively-run, cooperatives in the US. We partnered on 50 Years of Rainbow to celebrate their 50th anniversary. Learn more about Rainbow on the web. 

 

Rocket Dog Rescue

Rocket Dog has saved more than 15,000 dogs since 2001. 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. 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. 

 

San Francisco Baykeeper

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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 receives 10%  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.