Nonprofit Spotlight
February's Nonprofit Spotlight is SafeHouse Center for our 11th Annual Jelly Bean Jump Up!
SafeHouse Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to empower survivors of both sexual and intimate partner violence by providing advocacy, support, and promoting social change within our community.
We began our Jelly Bean Jump Up fundraiser in support of this crucial organization in 2016 as a way to honor the life of Jelly Bean, a sweet corgi companion that belonged to one of our Zingerman’s founders, Ari Weinzweig. Ari wanted to do something special to work through the grief of losing his pup of 17 years and felt that giving back to this amazing nonprofit that he and Jelly Bean used to often go running past would be a great way to recognize her by doing something positive. Over the years, we’ve added all sorts of fun elements to the fundraiser such as corgi cookies, a dog photoshoot, and a dog calendar, but our core mission has remained the same – supporting SafeHouse Center so that they are able to support survivors in our community.
Check out our virtual auction which goes live on February 20th at 5pm and ends the night of our Roadhouse Special Dinner on March 31st at 8:30pm! There are tons of great Zingerman’s items as well as other fantastic contributions from some of our favorite people and places!
Don’t forget to pick up a 2026 Jelly Bean Jump Up calendar while supplies last! Available through Zingerman’s businesses or by contacting [email protected]. All proceeds from calendars go directly to SafeHouse Center with thanks to generous pricing from Dollar Bill Printing!
Details
Events to support Jelly Bean Jump Up
Zingerman's Roadhouse Jelly Bean Jump Up Dinner
March 31, 2026
6:30 pm –9:00 pm
Our Zingerman's Roadhouse will be featuring a "Mini Camp Bacon" as our special fundraiser dinner for Jelly Bean Jump Up this year with our supportive partners from Nueske's Smoked Meats! The menu is so delicious that even if your four-legged friend begs you to bring home a 'doggy bag' that may too big of a request! We'll wrap up the dinner with the ending of our online auction (whether you're in person at the dinner or not, the auction will end at 8:30pm that evening, but you don't need to be at the dinner to bid!) Tickets in the Roadhouse website link.
Zingerman's Mail Order Warehouse Shop Fundraiser Sale
February 6, 2026
9:00 am –9:00 pm
Come to Zingerman's Mail Order's Warehouse Shop at 710 Phoenix Drive in Ann Arbor on Friday, February 6th! It's the perfect chance to get your Valentine (or yourself because we all deserve a treat) something special while also supporting a great cause! All of the sales that day from the in-person shop will be donated to SafeHouse Center! The shop is open from 9am to 9pm. You'll absolutely fall in love with the savings and we'll love you even more for supporting this worthy cause!
What resources does SafeHouse Center provide?
SafeHouse Center is the only comprehensive service provider in Washtenaw County supporting survivors of sexual assault and survivors of intimate partner violence, dating violence and stalking. Their services include an emergency shelter for survivors fleeing a harmful situation, individual crisis support where survivors can process their trauma and heal, support groups where survivors can find a community of support, and legal advocacy and assistance which includes support with Personal Protection Orders. Their 24/7 helpline is available for survivors and community members to access support and resources. SafeHouse Center staff also do community awareness and educational trainings to lead the community towards systemic changes so that assaults on women and children do not continue to be as staggeringly high. Overall, SafeHouse Center provides an environment of dignity, safety, and support so that survivors can seek healing, justice and a brighter future.
How does one seek out those resources?
You can visit their website at SafeHouseCenter.org for more information or call their 24/7 HelpLine at 734-995-5444. (If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.)
How to support SafeHouse Center?
You can donate online at SafeHouseCenter.org/JellyBeanJumpUp (or by clicking the button above!) or you can donate directly though their main website.
You may also drop off NEW items such as personal and household items, toys, and more. You can find an up to date wishlist on their website as well as ways to have Amazon products sent right to them. For any donation related questions, please call 734-973-0242 ext 273.
SafeHouse is also always looking for volunteers to support their 24hr programs and survivors. For information on volunteer opportunities, please check out their website.
You can also donate cash in person at most Zingerman's businesses throughout February, as well as 'rounding-up' at the register at Plum Market during their part of the campaign!
Also check out our Jelly Bean Jump Up silent auction which will be beginning virtually in late February and wrapping up at our Zingerman's Roadhouse fundraiser dinner on March 31st. We'll be accepting auction items if you'd like to donate something as well until the end of February, please contact [email protected] if you have something you'd like to contribute.
You can buy tickets for the Jelly Bean Jump Up Roadhouse fundraiser dinner in the event link.
More JBJU fun
Zingerman's has been honored to work with the community and many other partners such as Plum Market, Probility, Dollar Bill Printing, Nueske's Smoked Meats, Shoreline Salmon, Vermont Butter, and Tito's Vodka to name a few, on this tremendous fundraiser. We're so grateful for the support over the years. Though the funding doesn't go towards dogs, the theme of our canine friends has made it a special and fun event, bringing together the idea of comfort and safety that many of us get from our pets, similar to the hopeful work that SafeHouse does to protect so many.
If you haven't purchased a Jelly Bean Jump Up calendar yet, the 2026 edition is available at most Zingerman's businesses. They're packed with adorable dog photos! If you have questions about getting a calendar, please email [email protected]. All proceeds from calendars go directly to SafeHouse Center!