Children’s HeartLink is an Edina-based nonprofit that ensures children everywhere have access to high quality heart care. The global charity...
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Two Edina Residents Pursue Global Change With Local Roots
Blaine Caton and Jeff Dykstra share motivation to give generously. Whether it’s a person’s skills, time, resources or attitude, there are many...
Project Got Your Back Is Serving Those Who Served
Nonprofit helps veterans connect to programs. “I think it’s the perfect name, and I wished I would have thought of it,” says Paul Davis, executive...
Amplify Mission Network 2024 Gala
Amplify Mission Network, an Edina-based nonprofit, raised $106,200 at its annual fundraising gala. With keynote speaker Bob Goff, author and life...
Edina Soccer Association Celebrates 50 Years
Local youth find community in soccer programming. David Beckham, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are all household names for those who follow and...
Youth Frontiers Shares Lessons in Character Building
Youth Frontiers teaches hundreds of students about self-improvement and empowerment. For the last 35 years, an Edina nonprofit has aimed to be the...
Adventure with Purpose
Volunteer travel offers a unique way to explore the world while giving back to communities. It’s a niche that’s perfect for those who wish to...
Vision for All Minnesota: A Clear Vision
From pop-up clinic to pop-in exams, teens provide free eye care for those in need. Determination, passion and vision are qualities that come...
Giving Thanks by Giving Back
During this month of gratitude, we recognize Edina organizations that actively express appreciation in a great variety of ways. Edina’s two Rotary...
Amplify Mission Network Makes an Impact
Amplify Mission Network connects business experts with emerging nonprofits to help extend their reach. Nonprofit organizations exist to help improve...
The Wildling Gives Kids a Voice
Founders believe that storytelling in its simplest form boosts self-esteem. The Wildling is mentoring kids to share their stories in meaningful and...
Builder Builds Nonprofit
Citizen of Edina: Jim Bizal Jim Bizal is a builder by trade, forming his own residential building company, Bizal Built Inc., 20 years ago. But what...
Sweet Dreams
My Very Own Bed and the Rotary Club of Edina Raises Funds for Sleep Catching some z’s shouldn’t be a luxury. But for some kids, the proper furniture...
Lifesavers
Edina-based nonprofit has worldwide impact. Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the seventh leading cause of death in infants across the world. Even...
Lasagna Lovin’
Lasagna Love spreads kindness through hand delivered meals. The aroma of fresh basil and oregano infused in a blanket of tomato sauce that smothers...
Sprinkle Squad
Local nonprofit spreads love, joy and frosting. Allison Sundquist of Edina discovered For Goodness Cakes in late 2019 while researching ways to...
Connection is Our Path Forward
Nonprofit exec asks, “What can we do for others?” Ukasha Dakane has been an Edina resident for seven years. He is an extrovert whose interest in...
Help is Here
Edina COVID relief fund lends a hand in troubling times. Millions of Americans lost jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Others faced temporary...
Editor’s Pick: Nonprofit Normandale Center Helps the Helpers
The center’s mission is to help community members who are caring for an aging family member or friend—to get those caregivers resources that make...
These Local Women Have Given Millions in Grants to Twin Cities Nonprofits
Since its start, Giving WoMN has awarded $1.5 million by way of 81 impact grants to about 65 nonprofits across the metro area. As a local women’s...
