For as long as we’ve been Surly, we’ve been Giving a Damn. Connecting with and supporting our community is deeply embedded in our values and in how we spend our time.
Primarily through volunteerism, Surly Gives a Damn (SGAD) partners with local organizations that feed the hungry, fill our blood banks, house families, clean up our neighborhoods, and so much more. Our volunteers are both employees as well as Surly superfans who are simply as passionate about giving back as we are. All of us together make a damn difference.
Will you join us?
Food
Food fuels us. Food connects us. When we share a meal, we share our thoughts and our culture, creating stronger ties and building a vibrant community.
Food is a human right and no individual or community should go without. SGAD believes in not only feeding and connecting people at our Beer Hall, but also partnering with and supporting our local food shelves/food banks and community organizations. We work to get food into the hands and mouths of those who need it.
People
It is hard for people to connect and be part of the community when they’re struggling.
SGAD believes in leaning in and lending a hand to organizations that help folks locate the resources and support they need to find sure footing during challenging times and to live their lives independently and with dignity.
Environment
There may not be anything better than drinking a beer in the beer garden, or on a lake, or in the park on a beautiful day. SGAD believes we need to preserve these spaces so we can continue to enjoy them for years to come.
Because of this, we’ve worked on maintaining Trail Head gardens and planting trees along The Greenway. We maintain and create hiking trails. We plant trees along the Mississippi River and we gather to beautify our city by picking up garbage.
Volunteer Opportunities
Auntie Bec’s Boutique Moving Day
Aunti Bec's Boutique 825 Tatum Street, St. Paul, MNJoin Surly Gives A Damn to lend a helping hand out at Auntie Bec's Boutique. We will be helping them move into their new home just 5 miles down the…
Bridging Hanger Sort
Bridging Roseville 1730 Terrace Dr., Roseville, MN, United StatesJoin Surly Gives A Damn at Bridging! We are looking for 30 folks to help with sorting all of Bridging's donated hangers so they can get out to their clients…
eQuality Farm
eQuality 4138 Braddock Ave NE, Buffalo, United StatesJoin Surly Gives A Damn to lend a helping hand out at the eQuality-Pathways to Potential farm getting her ready for the growing season! We are looking for 40 folks.…
Earth Day River Cleanup
East River Parkway (SW corner) and Franklin Ave. Minneapolis, MN East River Parkway & Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MNJoin Surly Gives A Damn to clean up the mighty Mississippi and surrounding area with Prospect Park Association and Minneapolis Park and Recreation Earth Day Clean-Up event. You better believe…
Open Arms Kitchen
Open Arms of MN - St. Paul 380 East Lafayette Frontage Road, St. Paul, MNJoin SGAD in the kitchen at Open Arms of MN! We are looking for 15 folks to help out in the Open Arms kitchen making food for clients living with…
Earth Day River Clean Up – Lanesboro, MN
Juniper’s Restaurant 109 Parkway Ave S., Lanesboro, MNCome on out and Give A Damn about the Root River and Root River Trail. We will be grabbing our gloves and trash bags and picking up all the winter…
Free Work Shirts+
Sign up to volunteer with Surly Gives a Damn and you get the following: a free Surly beer, a bunch of community, all the good feels and a free SGAD t-shirt. Wear the shirt each time you volunteer with us and feel prouder each time, guaranteed.
Fine Print: If there are opportunities to volunteer at special events, you need to first put in some time. (Simply sign up and complete an SGAD event first and that will get you on the “inside scoop list”.)
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