upcoming events

August Book Club

Richfield, MN

Join us for a book club discussion on "Almost Everything" by Anne Lamott.   "In this profound and funny book, Lamott calls for each of us to rediscover the nuggets of hope and wisdom that are buried within us that can make life sweeter than we ever imagined. Divided into short chapters that explore life's […]

Free

From Ally to Advocate

The Hill House 6904 Sheridan Ave S, Richfield, MN, United States

The Spread Sunshine Gang has hired Rebecca Slaby from AMAZEworks for a conversation about going from white allies to advocates. This event is FREE, but donations are happily accepted to cover the cost. Cash accepted at the event, or you can Venmo @TheSpreadSunshineGang. Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080949adaa2aa0f49-from

Donations accepted

Give 8/28

Online

August 28, 2018...The Young, Black & Giving Back Institute hosts an entire day dedicated to black giving! In 2018, 114 nonprofits and individuals participated and of those who reported back, over $12,700 was raised for their causes! In 2019, more than 170 Black-led, black benefiting nonprofits raised more than $34,000! In 2020, they have set […]

Asking for donations for NAZ

Back to School!

It's back-to-school time, and The Spread Sunshine Gang could use your help! Would you be willing to sponsor a school supply kit for the McKinley Community in North Minneapolis? Kits are only $20 each! Please Venmo TheSpreadSunshineGang and include "Back to School" in the memo. If you would like a charitable donation receipt, please include your email […]

(This is a private event) The Spread Sunshine Gang and Eaton are teaming up to give back to the Eden Prairie community! Employees at Eaton will have the opportunity to donate goods to PROP, Underdog Rescue, Hope Kids, and Shooting Star Foundation.  

Trunk or Treat!

Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel 6527 Portland Ave, Richfield, MN

This isn't a TSSG event, but we are so excited to participate! From the Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel page: Enjoy this FREE family event while supporting Richfield businesses! ▪️ Bring a bag/bucket/pillowcase to collect candy ▪️ Wear a costume ▪️ Help us fill the hearse with donations for VEAP Vendors Include: ▪️ Aaron Lissarrague Agency […]

Free

Fall Festival and Black Panther Tribute!

McKinely Community 3300 Lyndale Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, United States

The Spread Sunshine Gang is providing the Family Fun Kits for this fantastic event! Each kit contains: playing cards, instructions on fun games to play, Kindness Cards to distribute to friends and family, apple cider and all the fixins to make homemade Chex Mix! If you are interested in helping us defray our costs for […]

Sweater and Sweatshirt Drive!

We are collecting through 11/9! Our friends at https://www.peopleservingpeople.org/ need some sweatshirts! You know what to do, Gang! We are looking for Sweaters/Sweatshirts for kids (either hoodies crew neck sweatshirts). Sizes needed:  Girls (2T- XL), Boys (2T-XL), Men (small only), and Women (2X and up) – can be new or very gently used – must be clean […]

asking for donations for People Serving People

Trunk or Treat with the McKinley Community

McKinely Community 3300 Lyndale Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, United States

The Spread Sunshine Gang is headed to the McKinley Community to safely hand out treats! See you there? "Join McKinley Community for a socially distanced Trunk or Treat!!! We know that Halloween will be a little different this year but that doesn't mean we can't have a little fun! Dress up in your Halloween best, […]

Free