Last night was truly inspiring, thank you for showing up.
Because of your generosity, together we raised over $115,000 to support the Eden Prairie community. That impact is real. It means meals for families, mental health support for students, stable housing, opportunities for individuals with disabilities, and so much more, right here in Eden Prairie.
As we close out our fiscal year, your support will directly help us finalize our 2026 grant awards. We can’t wait to share those details with you in our June Monthly Newsletter (sign up below).
We’re still taking it all in! Lizzie and I will be handling donation receipts and silent auction distribution next week, so you can expect follow-up then. Thank you for your patience in the meantime, and please reach out if you have any questions or would like to complete any remaining gifts via check, DAF, IRA, or stock.
Thank you for believing in this community and investing in your neighbors. I feel incredibly grateful to serve Eden Prairie, and even more excited about what we’re building together.
With gratitude,
Emily Orr
Special thanks to our event sponsors & the following:
Steve Cwodzinski for emceeing
Andy the Auctioneer
The EP Gives Committee
The Eden Prairie Community Foundation Board of Directors
Note: EP Gives event photos by Jana Noonan Photography
Emily Orr & Steve Cwodzinski on stage 
Staff Lizzie Zanto and volunteers at registration 
Guests perusing silent auction 
Guest sharing on live auction 
EP Gives Welcome sign 
2 guests gather for picture 
Guests holding up bid numbers 
Roy Terwilliger photo 
Roy Terwilliger speech 
Guests perusing silent auction 
Guests enjoying social hour near heads or tails station 
Emily Orr – Executive Director on stage 
Guests enjoying social hour 
Dave Lindahl & Emily Orr with award 
Guests perusing silent auction 
Guests enjoying social hour 
Guests playing heads or tails game 
EP Gives Banner and Hors d’oeuvres table 
Guest choosing wine pull 
Emily Orr & Guests at EP Gives Welcome sign 
Roy Terwilliger & Emily Orr with award 
Guests perusing silent auction 
Guests getting hors d’oeuvres 
Guests at wine pull station 
Guests posed for photo 
Winner of golden ticket celebrating