Preschool children in Eden Prairie will get a literacy boost from a project funded by the Foundation and implemented by the Early Childhood Advisory Council at Eden Prairie Schools. The $1,500 grant from the Foundation has allowed the advisory council to purchase 433 books for the current and upcoming screenings that all Eden Prairie 3- […] Read more
Here are five reasons you should attend our virtual EP Gives event from 7 to 7:45 p.m. Thursday, April 29, 2021: Meet emcee Tom Butler, an Eden Prairie resident and longtime anchor of the FOX-9 “Morning News” show. Hear inspiring stories about the Community Foundation’s work to make Eden Prairie better over the past 40 […] Read more
From time to time, we spotlight local resources that serve the Eden Prairie community. This month, we bring you Eden Prairie School’s Family Resources Program. The goal of the Family Resources Program is to connect Eden Prairie students, families, and residents to resources in and around our community. The family resources specialist can answer questions […] Read more
There’s a ton of talent in Eden Prairie, and the Foundation is looking to tap it. We’re currently looking for a number of volunteers in specific areas, including people who will advance our Strategic Plan, which calls for us to address hardship in a bigger way, be a “hub” in the community, and unite Eden […] Read more
At-risk young people, older adults facing hardship, victims of domestic violence, and people with special needs are among Eden Prairie residents who will be helped this year, thanks to nearly $57,000 in funding from the Eden Prairie Community Foundation and one of its charitable fund holders. The Foundation recently approved direct grants totaling $22,650 that […] Read more
Mark Weber has been the executive director of the Eden Prairie Community Foundation since October 2013. In this role, he enjoys meeting with Eden Prairie residents, and being an active member of the community. If you’d like to connect with Mark, call him at (952) 949-8499 or email him. You can also read Mark’s full biography.
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