NARI Cares

Helping homeowners with remodeling projects.  If you need assistance with a remodeling project, contact the office. 612-332-6274

Click on this link to complete a proposal sheet for considertation by the NARI Cares board

PROJECT PROPOSAL SHEET

Mission Statement:
NARI Cares is committed to assisting Minnesota homeowners and organizations in need by performing affordable repairs or remodeling projects that will help improve the lives of those less fortunate.

Functions:

• Seek out and identify potential NARI Cares projects and identify the need.
• Seek out and identify NARI Minnesota member companies for participation in NARI Cares projects.
• Facilitate the selection of a Project Contractor for each NARI Cares project and assist them with soliciting labor, material and monetary donations.
• Assist NARI Cares Project Contractors with the organization and execution of NARI Cares projects.
• Promote the good work NARI Minnesota members are doing in an effort to increase NARI Care’s overall impact on our community.

Recent Projects:

2025 Projects:

• Kennedy's Make-A-Wish Project
  Henry's Make-A-Wish Project
• Henry’s wish was to have a designated place in the lower level for his therapy and play equipment where his parents and brothers could hang out with him too.
• Thank you to McDonald Remodeling, Solid, Above All Flooring, Scherer Bros Lumber, Kendrick Electric, Binder HVAC, Riverside Mechanical, Brinka Drywall, Custom One Painting, and Gryphon Tile & Stone.

2024 Projects:

• Ryent's Playhouse
  Ryent's Playhouse was a Make-A-Wish project for a 4 year old boy who was in cancer remission.  He wished to have a treehouse/clubhouse in his backyard.  Thank you to EleaHealy, LLC, Fortz, Dakota County Lumber, The Home Depot, Jennie Korbson & Co., and Rubio Monocoat. 

2023 Projects:

• Calla's Make-A-Wish Project
  Calla's wish was to have a room makeover in the basement for a space that was all her own  Thank you to Purpose Driven Restoration, ProSource Wholesale, and Refined Homes. 
• Ella's Make-A-Wish Project
  Ella's wish was to have a backyard screened-in gazebo with a built in swing so that she could be in the backyard with her family and have a nice outdoor space.  Thank you to American Glass & Mirror.

2022 Projects:

• Amy's Memorial Project
  Amy's project was a memorial shelf that hold's her remains. This project was begun by past NARI Cares Board member, Gary Hubbard, who sadly passed away in 2022. This project was brought to completion by Lemke & Sons shortly after.
• Jack's Make-A-Wish ProjectWorking with Make-A-Wish, the team created a new basement room for a young boy named Jack.  Thank you to Twin Cities Building & Remodeling, McDonald Remodeling, Jay Lewis Electrical, Bill Rascher Mechanical, and ProSource Wholesale. 
• Beegle Project
  This project was an emergency adaptive remodel for a man who needed a wheelchair accessible bathroom, bedroom and entrance to the house. Thank you to Residential Revival. 
• Grace's Project
  Wishes And More reached out to NARI Cares for their help in creating a magical backyard playhouse for a young girl named Grace.  Thank you to Vujovich Design Build and Allstar Roofing.

2021 Projects:

• Luke's Make-A-Wish Project
  Luke's wish was to have a Ninja Warrior Course in his backyard that he could play on with his sister and friends.  Luke was born with a disease called Biliary Atresia, which essentially means he does not have a bile duct in his liver.  To learn more about Luke, watch the video to the right!  Thank you to American Glass and Mirror, Knight Construction, Murphy Bros. Design | Build | Remodel, and Kohler for help on this project,
• MN Adult & Teen Challenge Project:
  The MN Adult Teen Challenge project was an opportunity for NARI Cares and NARI of MN member Steven Cabinets to provide needed storage to staff and clientele at their facility. Steven Cabinets built a beautiful cabinet that can be locked, is easy to use, functional, gorgeous, and provides just the right amount of storage.  The final location of the cabinet is the Freedom Manor, a facility for women to heal from the pain of the past and to find freedom and hope for the future. The women will be using the cabinet to store their crafting projects and sewing equipment. Participating NARI member: Steven Cabinets & Drew Gray Photography
• The Greyson Project:
  Having wishes fulfilled is the goal of Make-A-Wish America. Greyson’s wish was fulfilled and it means, his “family home will enable him to live and play fully!” said his mother, Michele. Greyson will always live with balance and side asymmetry issues. Southview Design, lead a team of volunteers and workers that leveled their backyard. This summer Greyson will be spending time with his family playing in the back yard, safely, securely, and with joy. Favorite memory of the wish, “watching all the big machines move around the yard was fun during the build.”  Congrats to Southview Design for spearheading this project. Kudos and hearty thanks to partners Hedberg Home Brick + Stone, Rochester Concrete Products, Rock Hard Landscape Supply, and Gertens. Abdo, Eick & Meyers was the NARI Cares Board liaison. A team effort for a wish fulfilled.