Giving Back

Going to the beach is one of this season’s finest luxuries, and enjoying Minnesota lakes tops my own “Best Way to Spend a Summer Day” list. When I visit one of the coasts—east, west or north—
I am fascinated by waves. I love to watch Lake Superior crash against the rocks … or feel the gentle lift and fall as I wade into the ocean … or follow the build of the sea and then its sudden break, spilling on the sand. It’s mesmerizing to watch waves constantly change, grow, splash and disappear, over and over. Read more about Edina Senior Center Celebrates New Sculpture

Ryan Muhlbauer is passionate about creating community and bringing people together. An entrepreneur, who founded Dogtopia of Bloomington, Muhlbauer’s connections to Edina residents in his Christian men’s group and Metro Men’s Club set him on a path to becoming one of the Edina Community Foundation’s Community Impact Partners in 2019. Read more about Sharing is Caring

Rick Murphy’s community service contributions are felt in Edina and beyond. His connection to Edina is through his family’s multi-generational businesses, Grandview Tire & Auto, Edina Tire & Auto, and Murphy Automotive, which support the work of the Edina Community Foundation as “Hometown Champions,” donating $2,500 annually. Read more about Hometown Champion

Wayne Kostroski didn’t set out to found an event that would fund 25 million meals. A local restauranteur since 1980, Kostroski toured a St. Paul food bank in 1985, was struck by the need and realized that he was in a position to help. Read more about Food Relief

Millions of Americans lost jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Others faced temporary furloughs, transitioning to remote work or otherwise a complete upheaval of their lives. We are still feeling the effects nearly a year after the pandemic began.

The suburbs of Minnesota are not immune to pandemic related hardships. However, we have seen communities support one another in new and encouraging ways. Read more about Help is Here

Carly Zucker lives out her passion for philanthropy. Read more about Edina's Carly Zucker Lives a Give Back Lifestyle

VEAP Food Shelf has provided a valuable service in southwest Twin Cities communities since it began operating in 1973. Read more about VEAP Food Shelf Combats Hunger During COVID-19

This year, due to safety concerns surrounding COVID-19, the 3M Open was played without spectators and Taste Fore the Tour took its fundraising efforts online. Read more about 2020 Taste Fore the Tour Goes Virtual

Since its start, Giving WoMN has awarded $1.5 million by way of 81 impact grants to about 65 nonprofits across the metro area. Read more about These Local Women Have Given Millions in Grants to Twin Cities Nonprofits

The Rotary Club of Edina is giving back in Guatemala. Read more about Rotary Club of Edina Helps Bring Clean Water to Guatemalan City