The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us into new territory. At this difficult time, you should know that there are many nonprofits that provide services to Eden Prairie residents — the basics like food and clothing but also help and advice if your needs are more specialized. Perhaps we can help. Here’s a list of the […] Read more
Hosted by the Eden Prairie Community Foundation, the COVID-19 Response Fund will provide one-time operating grants to organizations that have roots in Eden Prairie and because of COVID-19 are encountering extraordinary obstacles in providing food and other services to Eden Prairie residents experiencing poverty. The first phase of rapid-response grants will address the resiliency of […] Read more
Eden Prairie’s largest volunteer fair – the annual GIVE Gathering – will be held 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 23, in the lower level of the Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road. If you live or work in Eden Prairie and are looking for the perfect local volunteer opportunity, this is the event for you. […] Read more
Two new community-impact funds have been launched at the Eden Prairie Community Foundation: Southwest Pride, Powered by Eden Prairie, which supports this area’s LBGTQ community; and Marilyn’s TWOcan, which takes older adults confined to wheelchairs on outdoor bike rides using specially designed tricycles. Both are start-up organizations that are using the Foundation’s 501(c)(3) status and […] Read more
Youth, older adults, victims of abuse, and people who are homeless or homebound are among those who will be helped by 2020 grants from the Eden Prairie Community Foundation. The grants, approved in January by the Foundation’s Grants Committee and board of directors, total nearly $20,000 and are only one part of the granting done […] 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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