Twin Cities' Difference Makers

Instead of hosting our annual BRIX customer appreciation bash this year, we chose to celebrate our community and partners a little differently: with a Silent Auction.

This pandemic has exacerbated already grotesque inequalities in our communities. We wanted to show up and help out a few local nonprofits doing good work for our neighbors.

We connected with so many amazing local artisans and businesses, auctioning off items ranging from a private cooking class to a sleigh ride to an interior design consultation. Thanks to our sponsors and you all, we raised almost $40,000 to invest back into our communities. We’re not glad to be in this situation, but we’re glad to be here with you.

Crisis Nursery

One of only twenty crisis nurseries in the country, this organization works tirelessly to combat child neglect and support parents with education and services.

CRISISNURSERY.ORG

Jeremiah Program

Works intensively with single-mother families and offers quality childcare, access to affordable housing, and supports moms working through degree programs.

JEREMIAHPROGRAM.ORG

Simpson Housing

Advocating for and supporting those experiencing homelessness by offering emergency shelter, supportive housing programs for youth, single adults, and families.

SIMPSONHOUSING.ORG

MAD DADS

The Minneapolis Chapter of Men Against Destruction—Defending Against Drugs and Disorder is a holistic organization with diverse offerings. MAD DADS programming includes youth support, crime prevention, family enrichment, and community building.

MINNEAPOLISMADDADS.ORG

Backpack Project gathering supplies

Backpack Project MN

Homeless to hopeful is Backpack Project MN’s slogan. They collaborate with Youthlink MN and Avenues for Homeless Youth to provide backpacks filled with daily necessities like weather-appropriate gear and hygienics.

BACKPACKPROJECTMN.COM

Secondhand Hounds

Secondhand Hounds works with at-risk animals (not just dogs!) by giving them quality health care and safe shelter. In addition to operating a no-kill shelter, they run a fostering and adoption program.

SECONDHANDHOUNDS.ORG

Zero Abuse Project

Committed to creating a world where every child is free from sexual abuse. They utilize an intersectional and educational approach for educators, institutions, and legislatures. They also work closely with survivors to support healing and a positive future.

ZEROABUSEPROJECT.ORG

THANKS TO OUR FRIENDS & SPONSORS

Supreme Lending | DREAM TEAM

NMLS: 383046

Network Title, Inc.

Higgins Group | CrossCountry Mortgage

Personal NMLS: 84685 | Branch NMLS: 1985797 | Company NMLS: 3029