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Since 1947 The Guardsmen has been helping at-risk youth through its Campership and Scholarship Programs.

The Guardsmen is a group of Bay Area men mobilizing their significant talents and resources to enhance and improve the lives of at-risk youth. This all-volunteer organization, founded in 1947, provides access to high-quality educational and outdoor activities for inner-city youth.

10/12/2026

Who’s joining us for Fourth Friday at Bar Darling? 🍸✨

Come kick off the weekend with good drinks, good people, and a good cause. Your night out helps support The Guardsmen’s work providing scholarships and camperships for Bay Area youth.

We’d love to see you there:

Friday, October 23rd
5pm - 7pm
Bar Darling, 2263 Chestnut Street, San Francisco (Front private area)

Located on Chestnut Street in the Marina, Bar Darling is a neighborhood cocktail bar with a fun, laid-back atmosphere - a great spot to grab a drink and settle into the evening with friends.

Come by, raise a glass, and spend your Friday with fellow Guardsmen supporters.

See you there! 🥂

10/08/2026

What a day! ☀️🎉

Our first Marina Block Party brought the neighborhood together for a day of music, local businesses, good food and drinks, and a whole lot of community spirit.

But beyond the fun, this day was about giving back - and we’re so grateful to everyone who helped make that possible.

Swipe through to see the impact you helped create. 💛

To our sponsors, vendors, volunteers, neighborhood partners, and everyone who came out -*thank you for showing up for Bay Area kids.

So… should we do it again next year? 👀

10/07/2026

W**e lovers, curious sippers, and everyone in between are invited to come taste, explore, and discover something new - all while supporting The Guardsmen and our work helping Bay Area kids.

📅 Saturday, November 14th | 1–5 PM
📍 Fort Mason’s Gateway Pavilion, Pier 2

Come sip, savor, and enjoy an afternoon of great w**e and good company while helping provide scholarships and camperships for Bay Area youth.

🎟️ Grab your tickets now
🔞 21+ only

10/06/2026

What’s your favorite w**e? 🍷
We asked guests at the W**e Auction to share theirs. Here are a few of their answers!

If you enjoy trying new w**es and finding a new favorite, join us at Sip, Savor & Spark for an afternoon of California w**es, good food, and great company.

📅 Saturday, November 14th
📍 Fort Mason’s Gateway Pavilion, Pier 2
⏰ 1–5 PM

Come sip, savor, and support Bay Area kids through The Guardsmen.

10/05/2026

Who’s ready for our October Fourth Friday Happy Hour? 🍸✨

Join us for a fun night out with the Guardsmen while supporting a great cause - a portion of the proceeds helps fund scholarships and camperships for Bay Area kids!

We’ll see you:

Friday, October 23rd
5pm - 7pm
Bar Darling, SF (2263 Chestnut Street) - private front area

Come by for good drinks, good company, and an easy Friday night with The Guardsmen.

See you there! 🥂

10/01/2026

Still feeling the energy from the Marina Block Party! 🎉⚓️

Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make it such a great day - all while supporting Bay Area kids. ❤️

Missed out on the fun? You can still grab a piece of the day!
Marina Block Party hats are still available through the link in our bio.

Get yours before they sell out! 🧢

09/30/2026

🍷 Sip, Savor & Spark is back!

Join us Saturday, November 14 at Fort Mason’s Gateway Pavilion for an afternoon of w**e, live music, and beautiful Bay views.

📍 Fort Mason’s Gateway Pavilion
🗓 Saturday, Nov. 14 | 1–5 PM | 21+

Taste your way through 65+ California w**eries, enjoy bites and good company, and make a difference while you’re at it. Every ticket helps The Guardsmen provide summer camp opportunities and scholarships for Bay Area kids.

Come sip, savor, and spark something meaningful.

🎟️ Early Bird pricing ends October 14 at 11:59 PM PT.

All the details and tickets are in the link in our bio.

09/29/2026

Thank you so much for joining us and for supporting underserved Bay Area youth! 😍

We’re so grateful to everyone who came, celebrated with us, and helped make this year’s Annual W**e Tasting & Auction such a memorable evening. Your support helps provide camperships and scholarships for children in need across the Bay Area.

Thank you for being part of it! 🍷❤️

09/28/2026

Looking back at an incredible evening at The Guardsmen’s 49th Annual W**e Tasting and Auction, presented by Northern Trust. 🍷

One of our Guardsmen shares more about the cause behind the event and why this work matters. Every year, our community helps provide camperships and scholarships to more than 2,200 Bay Area children in need.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening possible. ❤️

09/24/2026

What a night at the 49th Annual San Francisco W**e Auction! 🍷

We loved bringing everyone together for an evening of incredible w**e, great food, standout looks, and plenty of good company.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this year’s auction such a memorable one. Most importantly, we’re grateful for your support of The Guardsmen and our work creating educational opportunities for Bay Area kids.

Here’s a look back at a few of our favorite moments. 🥂

Address

550 Montgomery Street, Ste. 700
San Francisco, CA
94111

Telephone

+14158560939

Website

https://guardsmen.org/donate-now/

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