Support the House of Steel Recruits on Nov. 15

The following was submitted for publication Brent Ainsworth, and originally appeared on Novato Patch:

There’s a small locally owned gym in San Rafael that is covered in camouflage netting and patriotic signs. It’s on Mary Street, about a block behind Whole Foods and a block west of San Rafael High. You can’t miss it.

That’s the House of Steel, a gym operated with military precision by Marine Corps Lt. Gregory Allen. His clients are often ex-military, law enforcement, other public safety workers and people who thrive on discipline. It’s also where young recruits from Marin who prepare to head off to boot camp and, in some cases, for deployment in a branch of the armed forces.

This Saturday, November 15, marks the annual fundraiser for the House of Steel’s program for the young men and women who prepare mentally and physically for military service. All the money raised will be used to ship care packages to our troops and to fund the recruit program at the House of Steel.

The event will feature dinner, music and dancing at the Marin Yacht Club. The fun starts at 6 p.m. and tickets are just $40. Get them in advance by calling 415-497-4081 or pay at the door. RSVPs are appreciated to help with planning dinner, which will be catered by The Pleasure is Mine Catering.

Can’t attend? Still willing to help? Send a donation to Helping Heroes from Home, House of Steel, 33 Mary Street, San Rafael, CA 94901. You can also like the House of Steel Facebook page.