Congratulations this week go to one of the Foundation’s fund holders, the Interfaith Circle group, for a Human Rights Award (nonprofit category) presented Tuesday by the City of Eden Prairie’s Human Rights and Diversity Commission. The award – there are also categories for individuals, youth, and businesses – recognizes outstanding work in creating an inclusive […] Read More
Attendance at The GIVE Gathering volunteer fair held at the Eden Prairie City Center on April 19, 2018 nearly doubled from last year. More than 250 persons attended to learn about volunteer opportunities at 35 local organizations. The volunteer fair filled to capacity the Heritage Rooms, with several booths spilling out into hallways. The GIVE […] Read More
Identifying unmet Eden Prairie needs and rallying the resources necessary to fill those needs is central to the Foundation’s mission. So it is that the Foundation is asking supporters to help launch Onward Eden Prairie, the new non-profit that will provide counseling and safe housing to at-risk young adults ages 18-24. The group, which has […] Read More
One of the unique roles of the Eden Prairie Community Foundation is “connector.” Or, put another way, “convener.” The theory is that an umbrella-like organization like the Foundation can make Eden Prairie better by bringing people or groups together. So, helping organize an event called The GIVE Gathering – with GIVE standing for Gather to […] Read More
The historic Cummins-Phipps-Grill House provided an appropriate setting for a $100,000 gift recently presented to the Eden Prairie Community Foundation’s endowment fund by Joe and Carol Stoebner. (See below for a slide show from the event and its setting.) Just as the Stoebners and the Foundation are no strangers to the house – having donated […] 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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