Colleen grew up being active in her local church, volunteering her time with the homeless who were working to find housing and gain job skills, at a women’s shelter for women and children fleeing domestic abuse, and helping provide families in need gifts to put under their Christmas tree. Her parents showed her that it is a personal responsibility to share one’s time and money to help lift others, even if you didn’t have a lot of either to spare.
As a result, giving back is a core value that guides Colleen in life and business through Fox Interiors.
Fox Interiors has supported many organizations over the years, and continues to explore other local charities that align with our values. This year we’ve committed to expanding our giving to exceed 1% of our gross revenue to make a bigger impact. We aim to increase that amount each year to support organizations doing good work meeting the diverse needs of our communities.
Below is a list of local organizations we’re supporting again this year, and links to their sites if you are interested in learning more about their missions and efforts and supporting their work as well.
And if you’d like your donation to make even more of an impact, consider donating on Give to the Max Day. More info below!
Give to the Max Day was created in 2009 to launch GiveMN, a collaborative venture led by the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation and many other organizations committed to helping make our state a better place.
That initial spark touched off an outpouring of generosity – $14 million in 24 hours. Give to the Max Day has become Minnesota’s annual giving holiday, raising $300 million in its first 16 years. Every year, thousands of organizations and individuals generate donations and excitement for Minnesota causes that are working to improve the quality of life for all Minnesotans.
Mark your calendars for Give to the Max Day on November 19, 2026, this year. Many organizations offer matching dollars when you donate on Give to the Max Day, so your generosity goes even further.
Breaking Free
A bold, survivor-centered organization that walks alongside those impacted by sex trafficking: offering support, restoring hope, and working to end exploitation at its roots.
The Bridge for Youth
So many teens are homeless and need safe shelter, particularly in the queer community. The Bridge offers emergency shelter, housing, and outreach services to support these vulnerable youth, particularly pregnant and parenting youth.
Bridging
This organization provides donated furniture and household goods to families and individuals transitioning out of homelessness and poverty. Bridging gives hope and a leap towards housing stability. We love being able to pass on gently loved items to others who will appreciate them.
HOPE Community
Colleen volunteered here as a teenager, and it was a transformative experience. They started with a shelter and expanded to transform the neighborhood for its residents, preventing gentrification from forcing them out. They’ve created housing, retail, community gardens, and opportunities for community leaders.
Migizi
Migizi provides a strong circle of support that nurtures the educational, social, economic, and cultural development of American Indian youth. They offer multiple opportunities for young people to build their professional skills, make income, achieve academic success, and change their community.
My Very Own Bed
All too often, children transitioning to permanent housing are sleeping on the floor, an air mattress, or sharing a bed with their parents or a sibling. By providing new beds and Dream Kits, this organization gives children a space of their own while supporting productive sleep to help them learn and grow.
Northside Achievement Zone
NAZ exists to permanently close the achievement gap and end generational poverty in North Minneapolis. They walk side by side with low-income families as they put their children on a path to college. We love seeing each year’s program graduates and learning about their experiences.
Our Justice
As reproductive choice continues to be threatened around the country, we want to ensure everyone has the right to make choices about their own bodies. Our Justice works to defend sexuality and reproductive choice as a human right. Their work is more important than ever!
Second Harvest Heartland
Access to food has become more challenging for many families with the upheaval and rising costs of the past few years. Second Harvest helps reduce hunger in our community for everyone from seniors and children to working adults choosing between rent, medicine, gas, and food.
Twin Cities Rise
This organization is working to transform the lives of those impacted by racial or socio-economic barriers through personal empowerment, career training, and meaningful employment. Financial independence through employment success is such an important achievement and helps raise up families and communities.
If you have other organizations you’d like us to consider supporting, we’d love to hear about them!
