Support the SMASH Charities
Please select from the list of approved charities below. If you would like to nominate a new organization, please contact Honey Ribar at h.ribar@henricksen.com for consideration. All submissions are subject to review and approval by Henricksen.
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in Minneapolis offers 42 free guest rooms near treatment centers, helping cancer patients and families reduce travel and housing burdens. Beyond lodging, Hope Lodge provides programs and resources that support patients’ physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
Children’s Minnesota Foundation
Children’s Minnesota is a nonprofit health system, and one of the largest pediatric systems in the country, with two hospitals, nine primary care clinics, seven rehabilitation and nine specialty care sites. Your gift means that a child — and their family — will always receive an exceptional level of care, support and resources, all thanks to your generosity.
Hennepin Healthcare Foundation
Hennepin Healthcare Foundation connects the generosity of the community to the mission of Hennepin Healthcare. Through philanthropy, the Foundation helps advance community health innovation, exceptional care without exception, medical education, and trauma care for all, strengthening one of Minnesota’s most vital healthcare safety nets.
MN The Animal Humane Society
As one of the nation's leading animal welfare organizations, AHS is transforming the way shelters care for animals and engage their communities. From innovative medical and behavior programs to investments in outreach and advocacy, we’re advancing animal welfare and creating a more humane world for animals everywhere.
Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House Charities, Upper Midwest keeps families close to one another and to the care and resources they need when a child is seriously ill or injured. Through overnight rooms, Family Rooms inside hospitals, meals, support services, and spaces to rest and recharge, they provide comfort and a home-away-from-home during difficult times.
Second Harvest Heartland
Second Harvest Heartland partners with 1,000+ programs in MN and western WI to provide over 145 million meals and connect families to food assistance and prepared meals. As a Feeding America member, we access nationwide surplus food, donations, and campaign support to fight hunger.
Special Olympics Minnesota
Special Olympics Minnesota creates a new world of inclusion and acceptance for people with intellectual disabilities. Through year-round sports training and athletic competitions, inclusive healthcare programs, leadership and advocacy training, and school-based initiatives, the organization empowers individuals to build confidence, develop skills, and form lasting relationships.










