More critical needs are addressed in Eden Prairie because there is a community foundation. Did you know that the Eden Prairie Community Foundation is one of only about 800 community foundations nationwide? Where they exist, more philanthropy is encouraged and nurtured to address important local needs. For example, thanks to local support, the Foundation has […] Read more
What is the Eden Prairie Community Foundation and what does it do? You’ll learn the basics of the Foundation’s work in an informal atmosphere by attending an “open house” from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 in the Cambria Room of the Eden Prairie Community Center, 16700 Valley View Road. Families are welcome. […] Read more
The PROP Shop leveraged volunteer help and a 2019 Eden Prairie Community Foundation grant to purchase 14 ready-to-assemble bedroom dressers and distribute them to families-in-need. It was one of 14 grants the Foundation awarded this year as part of its annual grant cycle, with help from donors, fund holders, and corporate partners. For Foundation officials, […] Read more
“Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” is the title of a 2018 documentary film and more importantly was the guiding philosophy of Fred Rogers, host and creator of the beloved children’s TV program, “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.” “Won’t You By My Neighbors?” might also have served as the name for a new event held Oct. 4, 2019 […] Read more
If you are an Eden Prairie newcomer or have been here a while and are beginning to settle in, there are some basics you should know about the community: Eden Prairie’s name originates with Elizabeth Fry Ellet, an East Coast writer who visited the area in 1853 and proclaimed it to be the garden spot of […] 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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