Overview of Finnegans Community Fund donations through 2007
Finnegans has raised and donated over $68,000 back to community programs since first becoming profitable in 2003. Included in our donations was over $20,000 for new furniture for the Lindquist Apartments, a housing facility for homeless youth in the Twin Cities. We also donated over $12,000 to the Bridge, a Minneapolis based non profit that serves at risk and runaway youth.
A big part of our work is donating bi-annual grants to non profits across the state and also teaming up with non profit partners for fundraisers and events to help not only raise funds, but also awareness about crucial needs in our community. All profits from the sale of Finnegans Irish Amber, Finnegans events and merchandise support Minnesota non profit organizations working to improve the lives of those living in poverty.
Our goal in 2007 is to raise and donate over $35,000, which would bring our total in giving to over $100,000! We appreciate your help in getting us there! We also plan to donate half of our funds raised in 2007 to the Heading Home Minnesota plan to end homelessness in Minnesota in the next 10 years.
Finnegans 2007 Third Quarter Grants
Admission Possible - A St. Paul based non profit that is dedicated to helping make college admission possible for promising and motivated low income students by providing ACT and SAT test preparation services and admissions and financial aid consulting. Finnegans is sponsoring one student in this program for 2008.
Good Will/East Seals - The Finnegans grant will be used to support their transitional employment wages program for males released from prison for the first 90 days.
Sole Providers - A new non profit organization that provides people experiencing homelessness with new shoes or boots.
Steele County Clothesline - a free store providing people in need, confronted by crisis and/or moving through transition, with clothing and small household items.Finnegans 2007 First Quarter Grants.
Finnegans 2007 First Quarter Grants
Casa Guadalupana House of Hospitality, Twin Cites – a non profit that offers residential hospitality for Latina women and families in crisis. The Finnegans grant will support the 2007 literacy and job skills training program.
Christo Rey Jesuit High School, Minneapolis – supports low income students. The Finnegans grant will assist in starting a fund for appropriate business clothes for students to go into the work force.
Hired, Minneapolis – a non profit that is a multi-purpose workforce development organization that helps families get back on their feet with employment support and training. The Finnegans grant will be used to support the Broadway Culinary Arts programs which train young mothers on culinary skills and prepare them for entry level cooking/catering positions.
Kinship Partners, Brainerd, MN – a non profit that provides mentoring for at risk youth and families. The Finnegans grant will support further development of the mentoring program.
Plymouth Church Neighborhood Foundation, Minneapolis – a non profit housing organization that develops affordable housing for those in need. The Finnegans grant will support the Stevens Square Cooperative Project, designed to create a limited equity cooperative so that lower income tenants can own their own apartment building.
YouthCare, Twin Cities– A nonprofit that provides multicultural youth development services for Minneapolis and St. Paul youth 7-18 years old. The Finnegans grant will support its Young Women’s mentoring program focused on building self sufficiency and leadership skills for girls in underserved low income communities.
Youth Express, St. Paul – a non profit with the mission to provide youth with an outlet to build positive relationships and participate in opportunities that improve their lives. The Finnegans grant will support their internship program within their social venture Express Bike Shop.
