Building Community
Funky starts with
Community
From the humble barstool to the shared brew at the end of a long day, beer brings people together in so many amazing ways. That's why at Funky Buddha, our goal is to build a funkier community. We believe through community outreach, philanthropy, and activism, we can make the world a funkier place - one beer at a time.
Through our collective efforts, we have proudly raised over $300,000 for charity since inception.
Our Community Pillars
Equality
We’re proud to be funky! Diversity is what makes us stronger as a community, and we want to celebrate that. We strongly believe in supporting causes that help foster an equal and equitable life for all.
We launched Women’s Brew Day in support of our vital female staff members, encouraging their creativity in brewing and expressiveness, and donating proceeds of these beers to the National Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation.
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Our Proud to Be Funky T-Shirt raises funds for The Pride Center at Equality Park. Located in Wilton Manors, Florida, The Pride Center funds community housing, HIV/AIDS testing, and equality efforts for the South Florida LGBTQIA community.
Created by Weathered Souls Brewing Co., #BlackIsBeautiful is a collaborative effort among the brewing community to show that beer is an inclusive place for everyone of any color. We brewed a robust 9.5% imperial stout, with 100% of all sales going towards the ACLU of Florida to support the fight for racial justice.
Children and Families
We believe a brewery is not only a place to have a beer but a community hub for families and friends. As a family business started by the Sentz family, helping families and their children is at the core of our company values.
Beers for the Biz is a project created to bring aid and awareness to families in the service industry affected by COVID-19.
Through Beers for The Biz, we’ve partnered with CORE: Children of Restaurant Employees, a non-profit that specializes in providing grants to food and beverage industry workers with children who are faced with a medical diagnosis, illness, injury or affected by a natural disaster and are in need of help.
Funky Buddha Brewery donated $ 1 per case of beer sold in April 2020 to CORE.
In total, Funky Buddha raised over $20,000 for CORE to assist service industry families affected by COVID-19.
Funky Buddha has hosted charity events with Miami Dolphins Player Davon Godchaux’s Chaux Down; which supports at-risk youth in need and provides education and services.
JA Uncorked is Junior Achievements’ premier event of the year raising funds for Junior Achievement of South Florida’s programs. Funky Buddha has deeply supported the program for the past 7 years, including through Dreamers of Dreams, a complex Saison made to benefit Junior Achievement.
A beer created to benefit the Edwards Family whose son James suffered a terrible swimming accident, but continues to fight with incredible strength.
Whiffle Blast is a yearly sporting event to benefit children battling cancer and pediatric emergencies. Funky Buddha is a sponsor and fields a team annually.
Named after a beautiful little girl who passed away four days after she was born, the Maya Macey Foundation provides scholarships for students who have overcome adversity. Maya’s Mango Mojito blonde ale was brewed to raise proceeds for the foundation.
Conservation
You can’t make great beverages without quality water. And yet now is a critical moment as Florida's waterways are at risk. We strive to support efforts and involve everyone in the fight for clean water and a brighter future for Florida.
The Manatee Derby is the world’s first competitive sea mammal race for charity. This out-of-the-ordinary digital event premiered on World Oceans Day, June 8th 2021, and raised funds for Save the Manatee Club in what is one of the deadliest years on record for manatees.
Funky Buddha and Ocean Conservancy partnered on Currents and Coastlines, an event hosted at the brewery to bring awareness to the biggest issues facing Florida’s waterways.
Funky Buddha is a marquee sponsor of Gumbo Fest, a yearly fundraiser to benefit Florida wildlife conservation.
This South Florida animal sanctuary protects native Florida wildlife, waterfowl, and endangered species. Funky Buddha is a proud supporter of the sanctuary’s events and fundraising efforts.
Other Efforts
Funky Buddha is equally proud to have supported the following efforts and charities:
Florida Rebuilds is a project started by Funky Buddha Brewery to bring relief and awareness to Florida Keys-based families in the service industry in the wake of Hurricane Irma by raising over $50,000 for CORE, Children of Restaurant Employees.
Find the Goodness within
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To assist us in making our choices about where we donate, we ask that you read the below guidelines for donation and sponsorship and fill out a short form that will tell us more about your event.
