We raised $4,757.

The first year. Friends and neighbors showed up, picked causes, and we figured we should do this again.

$4,757Raised

134Candles

85Folks took part

4Organizations

Who picked each one.

Jamie’s pick

Fights poverty across the Twin Cities by funding the region’s most effective local nonprofits.

$658.71 raised

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Tammy’s pick

Collects and refurbishes used bikes, then gives them to kids who need a set of wheels.

$1,235.46 raised

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Mazie’s pick

Uses food as a tool to build health, wealth, and community in North Minneapolis.

$1,364.88 raised

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Tyler’s pick

Volunteers hand-pack nutritious meals for malnourished kids around the world.

$1,497.95 raised

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On the blog

The first fundraiser recap: a weekend of candles, puzzles, honey, cookies, and more than 100 people stopping by.