Art, Beer, and Social Commentary: Part II

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Art, Beer, and Social Commentary: Part II

An early concept for this collage was to celebrate activism in the city throughout our history, including women’s rights, civil rights, and LGBTQ+ rights. In July, it was a humbling experience to be able to support all the people involved with realizing the vision of the Black Lives Matter mural in the city. Seeing this incredible outpouring of energy, time, artistry, and community reminded me that while it is important to celebrate the successes of our past, we are in a critical time right now where work that is being done to address inequities in our world needs to be front and center. I saw Matt capturing these historic moments in our community with his camera and connected with him about this piece that was due a few days following the creation of the mural.

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Art, Beer, and Social Commentary

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Art, Beer, and Social Commentary

Joshua Croke is an artist and activist in the Worcester community who we’ve frequently collaborated with in other areas of the brewery. Given Josh’s blending of social justice and design as the founder of Action! by Design and Love Your Labels, it came as no surprise that they’d use this platform to speak about a cause that they’re so passionate about, or that they brought in Matt Wright, a local photojournalist who has been actively involved in documenting the BLM movement in Worcester, as a collaborator.

We also recognize that putting this particular piece of art on a crowler label is more complicated than the labels we’ve previously published.

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May Nonprofit: Worcester Community Skateshop

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May Nonprofit: Worcester Community Skateshop

Not many organizations represent the concept of community more than our nonprofit for May, the Worcester Community Skateshop. Check out our Q&A with some of the WCS’s founders about how the organization uses skateboarding as a way to help the city’s youth - and we hope you’ll consider adding a donation with your next curbside or home delivery purchase.

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March Nonprofit: Safe Homes

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March Nonprofit: Safe Homes

Safe Homes provides support to LGBTQ youth who need it, ensuring that they are safe, protected, nurtured, and validated. As you’ll read below, the services they provide to these young people literally saves lives.

While the taproom is closed during the COVID-19 crisis, customers can donate to Safe Homes online at https://www.redemptionrock.beer/beercurbside.

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January Nonprofit: The CASA Project (and The Queen's Cups!)

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January Nonprofit: The CASA Project (and The Queen's Cups!)

In January, we’re supporting The CASA Project, which helps thousands of foster children in the Worcester County courts system get the legal assistance and advocacy they need. This is an enormous undertaking carried out by The CASA Project’s small team and hundreds of dedicated volunteers, and it changes the lives of literally hundreds of kids each year. 

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December Nonprofit: Abby’s House

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December Nonprofit: Abby’s House

Abby’s House, our nonprofit in December, has been serving the Worcester community for more than 40 years, and they’ve provided shelter and affordable, supportive housing to more than 14,000 women and children in need. It’s a bona fide Worcester institution, and one of the first nonprofits that came to mind when we decided to donate our tips to charity. 

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October Non-Profit: Living in Freedom Together (LIFT)

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October Non-Profit: Living in Freedom Together (LIFT)

Living In Freedom Together (LIFT) is a survivor-led organization comprised of survivors of commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) and allies sensitive to the needs of this vulnerable and marginalized population. Its mission is to end prostitution by creating exit ramps for individuals in prostitution, targeting demand, and changing social norms regarding prostitution and prostituted individuals.

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August Non-Profit: African Community Education

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August Non-Profit: African Community Education

ACE works to help African refugee and immigrant youths that arrive in Worcester with significant gaps in their education. ACE empowers these students to close that gap by providing educational resources, mentorship, and leadership development. Over the years, they’ve helped hundreds of students successfully continue their education. That’s awesome and admirable work.

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June Non-Profit: Worcester Youth Center

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June Non-Profit: Worcester Youth Center

Unleash your inner child at Redemption Rock!

This month, we’re supporting the Worcester Youth Center (WYC) with our tipping for charity program. And not only are we donating 100% of our tips in June to WYC, but on June 23, we’re hosting the Worcester Youth Center 25th Anniversary Fundraiser in our taproom.

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