This park has plenty of fun things in store, from swan-shaped paddle boats to a flower planting extravaganza. Centennial Lakes Park has new...
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Get Involved
If your New Year’s resolution is to become more involved in community service, your timing is perfect to participate in one of Edina’s 10 advisory...
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...
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...
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...
Fundraiser Extraordinaire
Citizen of Edina: Carolyn Schroeder Carolyn Schroeder is a gifted fundraiser, who exceeds expectations and goals. Throughout her life, she’s used...
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...
Lifesavers
Edina-based nonprofit has worldwide impact. Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the seventh leading cause of death in infants across the world. Even...
Connecting with Kids
Edina honors volunteers who make our community great. Since 2008, the Edina Community Foundation’s Connecting with Kids Leadership Breakfast has...
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...
