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Honey Helps: A Family-Owned Honey Fundraiser

Honey Helps was founded by two dads who had personally experienced the frustrations of traditional school fundraisers. From low-quality products to complicated ordering systems, they saw how fundraising often created more hassle than help. Drawing inspiration from their other business, Northwoods Honey, they came together to create a better fundraising solution—one that families enjoy and organizations can rely on. 

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Behind Honey Helps

Brett Saxon

Brett is a hands-on business owner who enjoys building products and improving how companies operate. As co-owner of Honey Helps, he focuses on product development, packaging, and the digital experience that connects customers to the brand.


Brett has owned and led healthcare facilities as well as staffing and therapy companies. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business from Southern Illinois University and an MBA from Lewis University.


Outside of work, Brett enjoys hiking, fishing, and riding his Harley with his wife of 27 years, Claudeen. He also treasures time with their twin daughters and Blu, their high-energy cattle dog.

Joe DeCort

A longtime entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience building and leading service-based businesses, Joe brings deep operational expertise, growth strategy, and a strong, community-first mindset to Honey Helps.


Joe has been married to his wife, Karen, for 20 years, and they have two teenage sons who attend a Christian school and are active in sports. As chair of the school board at his sons’ school, Joe has firsthand insight into the challenges schools face—and the importance of strong programs, engaged families, and community support. That perspective shapes his work at Honey Helps, where he leads with relationships, listens closely, and partners with organizations to support the work they are already doing.


Friends since third grade, Brett and Joe bring decades of trust, shared values, and real-world experience to Honey Helps. Together, they work to serve schools, teams, churches, and nonprofits with a honey fundraising solution that is simple, effective, and family-approved.

Honey Helps Mission & Purpose

Honey Helps exists to provide schools, churches, teams, and nonprofits with a simple, high-profit fundraising solution using desirable products families actually want to buy and enjoy. As a family-owned, faith-driven company, our purpose is to glorify God by sharing nature’s finest gift—honey—while supporting organizations in strengthening their programs, building community, and raising funds without unnecessary stress or risk.

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Proof that Honey Helps

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"I hate fundraisers in general and this one pleasantly surprised me! Honey is a nice thing to sell. Easy to use platform and streamline process. Great Fundraiser!"

—Parent, Oak City Fundraiser

"Five years ago we selected Honey Helps rather than our Annual Walkathon fundraiser and our profits increased 5 Fold our very first year."

—Scott E. Asst. Superintendent

"The Honey Helps App is so easy - it makes both the selling and distribution of honey fun and amazingly simple."

—Rachael Z. Fundraising Organizer

"Honey Helps has been an excellent way for our school to raise funds. We have tried other fundraising methods, but Honey Helps surpasses them all. They offer very attractive profit margins with a healthy alternative compared to other fundraising products. Our students find it fun and easy to sell this product. The company is reputable and offers great customer support. If you want a successful fundraiser, Honey Helps is the answer."

—Robert S. Current Board Member

"I hate fundraisers in general and this one pleasantly surprised me! Honey is a nice thing to sell. Easy to use platform and streamline process. Great Fundraiser!"

—Parent, Oak City Fundraiser

"Five years ago we selected Honey Helps rather than our Annual Walkathon fundraiser and our profits increased 5 Fold our very first year."

—Scott E. Asst. Superintendent
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Honey Helps FAQ's

  • What is Honey Helps?

     Honey Helps is a family-owned honey fundraising program

    designed for schools, churches, sports teams, and nonprofits.

  • How does a Honey Helps fundraiser work?

    Running a Honey Helps fundraiser is

    simple and streamlined, with four easy steps:


    1. Kick Off

    Once we get you set-up (can take as little as 24 hours!), then you can kick-off your fundraiser with an in-person or virtual event. Introduce your participants to the Honey Help products, explain the fundraising selling and ordering process, and answer any questions so everyone feels confident selling. Be sure to share your fundraising goal and any reward incentives with participants — this helps motivate sellers and encourages participation from

    the very beginning.



    2. Promote & Sell

    Participants sell Honey Helps products directly to supporters — no inventory

    required. Customers can choose to have their order shipped immediately to them, or if not, products are shipped for free to the school or organization once the fundraiser closes. Sellers can promote their individual Honey Helps link via email, social media, or text, reaching supporters beyond their local

    community.



    3. Track Progress

    Use the Honey Helps app to track orders, payments, and profits in real time.

    The organizer can also track top-selling individuals or classes in real time through our app, helping motivate participants and celebrate achievements.

    Our team is available throughout the fundraiser to provide guidance and

    encouragement.



    4. Finalize Fundraiser

    Once the fundraiser closes, products will arrive to the organization within two

    weeks, and your organization receives its earnings check at the same time!


  • Why choose Honey Helps as a fundraiser?

    Participating in a Honey Helps fundraiser creates a win-win for everyone involved. Customers receive an all-natural, delicious sweetener—a wholesome alternative to sugar and other processed products.


    At the same time, the fundraiser supports students as they step out of their comfort zones to make a difference. By engaging in sales, students gain valuable interpersonal and communication skills that will serve them well in future careers. Supporting these efforts means contributing not only to a meaningful cause but also to the personal growth and development of our youth.

  • What types of organizations can use Honey Helps fundraising?

    Our premium honey is sustainably produced in the picturesque region of west-central Minnesota. Here, Honey Helps’ dedicated families and team members carefully manage approximately 1,500 colonies of honeybees, fostering a harmonious relationship with the environment while prioritizing the health and well-being of our pollinators.

  • How does Honey Helps compare to other fundraising programs?

    There are lots of fundraising options — from cookie dough to wrapping paper — and it can feel overwhelming to choose the best fundraiser for your school, sports team, church, or nonprofit. Honey Helps simplifies the choice. Our honey fundraising program is trusted by organizations of all sizes for its simplicity, high profit margin, risk-free setup, and healthy products supporters actually want. Unlike traditional fundraisers, participants can sell to supporters anywhere in the U.S., with products shipped directly to their homes, making it easy to expand your reach and maximize fundraising results.

  • How much does a Honey Helps fundraiser cost?

    Our hardworking honeybees begin producing honey in the spring, continuing their efforts through late summer. During the special 'honey flow' period—lasting a few weeks when blooming flowers are at their peak—our bees produce the highest volumes of honey. After harvesting by hand, the honey is carefully transported to our honey house, where it is extracted and bottled with care.


    Because our honey is raw and unprocessed, it has an indefinite shelf life. Over time, natural crystallization may occur, but a gentle warm water bath will restore its smooth texture, ensuring you can enjoy its pure and natural goodness.

  • Are there any fees or hidden costs with this fundraiser?

    No. Honey Helps fundraisers have no credit card fees, hidden charges, or unexpected expenses. Every fundraiser is simple, transparent, and designed to maximize your organization’s revenue without financial risk.

  • Is Honey Helps a family-owned business?

    Yes, Honey Helps is a family-owned and operated company founded by parents

    who wanted a better fundraising option for schools and communities.

  • Is Honey Helps a faith-based company?

    Yes. Honey Helps is a family-owned, faith-driven company that seeks to glorify God through its work. While our mission and values are guided by faith, we serve schools, churches, sports teams, and nonprofits of all backgrounds. Our focus is on helping every fundraiser succeed with integrity, joy, and goodness.

  • How Does This Fundraiser Benefit Both the Customer and the Cause?

    Our premium honey is sustainably produced in the picturesque region of west-central Minnesota. Here, Honey Helps’ dedicated families and team members carefully manage approximately 1,500 colonies of honeybees, fostering a harmonious relationship with the environment while prioritizing the health and well-being of our pollinators.

  • How do students or participants sell the products?

    Students and participants sell Honey Helps products using our easy-to-use mobile app. They can share a personalized link through text, email, and social media, or sell in person door-to-door, at school functions, church events, or community gatherings.


    Supporters place orders directly through the app, and products are shipped straight to them anywhere in the U.S. — so there’s no need to handle money or store inventory.


    For groups that prefer to have products available at events, we can also arrange inventory for display or in-person sales.


    The app tracks all orders, payments, and profits automatically, making the fundraising process simple and efficient for schools, churches, sports teams, and nonprofit organizations.

  • Do you provide support during the fundraiser?

    Yes. Each fundraiser is assigned a dedicated Honey Helps team member to provide

    guidance, answer questions, and support your success.

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