One of the Foundation’s largest collaborative efforts is the PeopleFest! celebration that arrives again Aug. 4-14, 2019 in Eden Prairie. PeopleFest! is a series of community events, camps, and programs to celebrate the many cultures that make Eden Prairie great. In true collaborative spirit, no one organization is in charge of PeopleFest!. Instead it is […] Read more
Prairie Brewfest: It’s not just about the beer. That’s a bold statement because, in fact, if you ask a cross-section of people who have attended our five annual Prairie Brewfest events, many will tell you that it’s ALL about the beer: tasting new varieties on a beautiful fall day in a great park setting. So […] Read more
It is often difficult to predict a community’s emerging needs. However, Janet Palmer, executive director of the PROP social services organization in Eden Prairie, often has a handle on the most immediate issues facing our community. According to Palmer, one of the most current struggles facing her clients is the cost of housing. “Families are […] Read more
In trying to be good stewards of donors’ money, the Foundation uses unpaid interns as a way to be more productive. Most interns are college students looking for exposure to or training in nonprofit management. Allow our summer intern to introduce herself: My name is Samantha Nicklaus, and I am from Cologne, Minn. I am […] Read more
Part of what makes Eden Prairie special is the amazingly caring attitude and generosity of its residents and businesses. When a new nonprofit – Onward Eden Prairie – was being launched last year to provide stable housing to young adults who are homeless or precariously housed, the community stepped up to help. A special appeal […] 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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Take part in 2019 PeopleFest! and our bus trip to IndiaFest
August 1, 2019Attend Prairie Brewfest and vote on grant recipients
June 28, 2019