Citizen of Edina: Carolyn Schroeder Carolyn Schroeder is a gifted fundraiser, who exceeds expectations and goals. Throughout her life, she’s used...
Volunteer
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...
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...
A Better Chance Board Member Advocates for Human Rights
Citizen of Edina: Kelly Streit For the 12 years Kelly Streit has lived in Edina, she has focused her volunteer and advocacy work on human rights....
Ziggy’s Art Bus Brings Art to All
Art bus promotes healing for children with life-limiting illnesses. Art has long been used as a form of healing the body, mind and soul. For some...
Heal Improve Your Health Through Service
Around the holidays, many people seek out ways to give back through service or financial gifts. And there’s good reason to make the former a...
Non Profit Founder Thanks Minnesota Veterans
Citizen of Edina: Denny Schulstad Denny Schulstad had an illustrious 35-year career in the United States Air Force, rising to the rank of Brigadier...
Working Toward a Polio-Free World
Edina Rotarian recognized for service to eradicate disease. Growing up, Tim Murphy had a front row seat to the devastation that polio could cause...
Connecting with Kids
Edina honors volunteers who make our community great. Since 2008, the Edina Community Foundation’s Connecting with Kids Leadership Breakfast has...
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...
Making a Difference Daily
Over the past 20 years, Regina Neville has served Edina and Edina Public Schools (EPS) in a myriad of leadership positions—with school PTOs, Parent...
‘Edina Residents Move Mountains’: Local Volunteers Step Up to Give Family Best Christmas Ever
Julie James and Kristen Karpinsky worked with Minnesota nonprofit Best Christmas Ever to bring cheer to a family going through tough times. Last...
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...
Our Lady of Grace’s Christmas Tree Lot Gives Back
Our Lady of Grace men's club's Christmas tree lot ignites holiday cheer and raises funds for the community. From the day after Thanksgiving to the...
‘Our Mission is to Bring Happiness’: Local Nonprofit Recycles Flowers for Memory Care Patients
Bluebirds & Blooms brightens the days of seniors in our community. Bluebirds & Blooms is a nonprofit organization that, for the past year...
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 High School Mentoring Program Finds New Opportunity Closer to Home
Aspire Mentoring finds new opportunity amid search for funding. Community volunteerism oftentimes changes lives for the better, especially when the...
Edina Service Organization Brings Parents & Students Together to Help the Community
Locals create a service to promote family volunteering. The Edina Service Organization (ESO) is a group that brings parents and high school students...
Animal Humane Society Seeks Kids and Teens to Volunteer
Calling young pet lovers: The Animal Humane Society is a great place to get your furry fix. The Animal Humane Society is always looking for...
