Electronic funk master GRiZ and his Minneapolis crowd turned a weekend of shows into a major act of mutual aid, raising $137,105.37 for Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NHN-TC). The total came from 100% of merchandise sales across his two recent Minneapolis performances at the Armory, funds GRiZ directed to support families impacted by recent ICE activity in the city.
About Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Neighbors Helping Neighbors is a community-based mutual aid group providing rent assistance, groceries, and safe transit for families facing the oppressive presence of ICE. The donation will be used for rent relief, groceries, and rides for those affected by the recent raids.
Care-First Shows
GRiZ and his team also prioritized safety and care at the Minneapolis events. The shows partnered with Harmony Project, a 100% volunteer-based program focused on consent and community care, and Beyond Dope, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on harm reduction and community building within electronic music spaces. Together, the volunteers served as caregivers and nurturers to create a supportive environment.
Fans Fueling Change
The fundraising success highlights how live-music communities can convert fandom into direct support for vulnerable neighbors. GRiZ’s transparency about the donation and his emotional response to the turnout underscores a growing trend of artists using platform-driven merch and event revenue to fund local relief efforts.
It’s powerful to see artists fighting injustices and using their platforms and event revenue to back mutual aid and direct-support efforts. Last weekend proved that when artists and fans come together, real, tangible change can happen.