Giving Back

Glass sculpture "The Wave" by artist David Wight

Going to the beach is one of this season’s finest luxuries, and enjoying Minnesota lakes tops my own “Best Way to Spend a Summer Day” list. When I visit one of the coasts—east, west or north—

Soar Leadership Council

Combining the power of brilliant researchers with passionate community members, Soar Leadership Council is a group of young female professionals in the Twin Cities that strives to uplift emerging scientists on the verge of breakthrough solutions

Dan Arom

Dan Arom’s friendship with Edina High School (EHS) classmate Spenser Somers set him on his path of volunteerism. A member of the class of 1990, Somers fought cancer for five years before passing away following graduation. Friends created the Spenser Somers Foundation in his honor.

At the 2021 Taste Fore the Tour, local celebs and guests gathered to raise funds for local food shelf, VEAP.

Rick Murphy

Rick Murphy’s community service contributions are felt in Edina and beyond.

A box packed with food from VEAP Food Shelf

VEAP Food Shelf has provided a valuable service in southwest Twin Cities communities since it began operating in 1973.

Andrew Zimmern prepares food for Taste Fore the Tour

This year, due to safety concerns surrounding COVID-19, the 3M Open was played without spectators and Taste Fore the Tour took its fundraising efforts online.

Coldwell Banker Burnet Foundation participants hosted local events in November 2019 to support its charity partner project.

Cahill Financial Advisor’s Community Investment Program participants, including special guest Jarrett Culver of the Minnesota Timberwolves, were hard at work at Simpson Housing Services in September.

The women behind Giving WoMN.

Since its start, Giving WoMN has awarded $1.5 million by way of 81 impact grants to about 65 nonprofits across the metro area.

A Rotary Club of Edina member embraces a Guatemalan woman.

The Rotary Club of Edina is giving back in Guatemala.

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