Youth recognized for providing a platform for peers to share ideas. When given the chance, young people can be changemakers. The Edina Community...
Connecting with Kids
Volunteer Spotlight: Dedicated Edina dad wins Connecting with Kids award
Daniel Hunt is one of those people in our community who do charitable work yet are too modest to talk about it. When he got a phone call that he’d...
Edina Honors Local Coach and Students for Community Service
This spring, the Edina Community Foundation held its annual Connecting with Kids Leadership Breakfast, honoring Edina football volunteer coach Thom...
Connecting with Kids
Edina honors volunteers who make our community great. Since 2008, the Edina Community Foundation’s Connecting with Kids Leadership Breakfast has...
Meet Edina’s 2020 Connecting with Kids Honorees
The Edina Community Foundation's Connecting with Kids program honors community members who make an impact on the lives of young people. Fulfilling...
Get Inspired at the Edina Community Foundation’s Connecting with Kids Leadership Breakfast
Edina’s Connecting with Kids program aspires to recognize adults in the community who contribute to the growth and wellbeing of local youth. Helping...
‘Remarkable Teenager’ Honored with Edina Community Foundation’s Student Award
Shrey Ramesh was recognized last year by the Edina Community Foundation’s Connecting with Kids program. As a captain and four-year player on the...
Edina Community Foundation Honors ‘Fierce Advocate for Those in Need’
Edina resident is recognized for her volunteer efforts. Caroline Correia’s involvement with the community led to her being nominated for and awarded...
Edina Community Foundation Honors Boy Scout Troop Leader
Local Boy Scout head master earns a Connecting with Kids Award. When asked what it is about Craig Lebakken that made Owen Michaelson want to...
Edina Community Foundation Honors Woman Who Has ‘Made a Remarkable Difference in Thousands of Children’s Lives’
Edina resident gives her time lovingly to kids in the community. Being nominated for any award is an honor, but especially one that focuses on...
Organization Helps Immigrant and Refugee Children Learn to Create Coping Skills
Connecting with Kids is a program of the Edina Community Foundation. Its mission is to connect individuals, families, organizations and other...
Local Volunteer Helps Students Find Success
There is an old saying that goes, “Doing good makes you feel good.” There have even been studies done on the effects of carrying out good deeds,...
