As much as I want to deny it, the weather has definitely turned into fall. On a cool and windy walk to my apartment I am given nature’s reminder that we are not all so fortunate to have a place to call home or to find warmth on a chilly Minnesota night. This prompted me to look for a funder who could be of some help to those serving the homeless in our state. I found a commitment to social change in an unusual place. I was pleased to see that, like the Improve Group, it is a woman-led organization.

This week’s pick: The Finnegans Community Fund. Co-Founder and company President, Jacquie Berglund calls her product “Possibly the most socially conscious beer in the world.” She makes this claim because 100% of the profits from the sale of Finnegan’s Irish Amber go to Minnesota nonprofits that work toward improving the lives of the homeless. Nonprofits with a mission of addressing barriers to self-sustainability for the homeless and working poor, men, women, children and families in our community may apply.

Grant amounts range from $500 to $2000. Go to the Finnegans website to fill in the application form. Applications are considered twice a year.

As a side note: for adults 21 years of age and over, Finnegans has a volunteer group called Finnegans Brigade that helps out at events which benefit their Community Fund. The organization also accepts cash donations.