Makes & Bakes: Mutual Aid Fundraisers for our Neighbors
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Ignited by a passionate and caring community, NENA is honored to partner with New Branches and a legion of creators and makers to host mutual aid fundraisers, Makes & Bakes, for Nokomis East neighbors.Â
The first event was held on February 28, where over 20 makers and bakers donated
their goods for purchase, with all funds raised going to rent support. Cookies, bars, stickers, plants, you name it, there was something for everyone. The amount raised was $6,735, which was all donated to families and students at Keewaydin and Wenonah Elementary and meant that no one - students and teachers alike - were going to lose their homes.
Fueled by the generosity of the people at the February event, the community again stepped up to coordinate another Makes & Bakes event on March 21; NENA and New Branches partnered to host. NENA’s role was to provide technical support with communication and promotion, along with onsite day-off coordination. New Branches generously offered their space for no charge, as well as equipment like tables, chairs, and other necessary supplies. And the makers and bakers? They came through with their handmade goods, donating items personally made with love and care in an effort to support their neighbors. The March 21 event raised a whopping $5,039! These funds were once again provided to Keeywaydin and Wenonah Elementary school students and families for rent support.
With a total of more than $11,700 raised so far, we are excited to keep going!Â
On April 25, we are hosting the third Makes & Bakes event, a fundraiser for mutual aid. Held again at New Branches church, NENA is excited to co-host. Families and children are welcome at this energizing, community centric event. Be sure to check it out!
