Edina Community Foundation

Edina Students Honored with the Connecting with Kids Award. Edina youth inspire peers by making an impact. Read more about Edina Students Honored with the Connecting with Kids Award

Arnie Bigbee refers to himself as “kind of a volunteer geek.” After retiring in 2007 from a 32-year career in administration at Mayo Clinic, he has committed his time to organizations in Edina and the Twin Cities, focusing on the issue of affordable housing. Read more about A Volunteer Geek

Stephanie Pierce believes that every city needs people willing to use their skills to make their community better. To live up to this belief, she creates positive change, locally and nationally. Read more about Helping Unlock Potential

Colleen Feige serves as president of the League of Women Voters Edina (LWVE), a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed participation in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy. She joined the league in 2012 when she retired from her career in the Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, D.C., and Minneapolis. With a background in strategic planning and goal setting, she was drawn to make a difference in politics in a collaborative fashion. Read more about Meet Colleen Feige

Since 2008, the Edina Community Foundation’s Connecting with Kids Leadership Breakfast has shined a spotlight on the efforts of local volunteers and their impact in the Edina community. In April 2021, eight honorees were celebrated for their work. Read more about Connecting with Kids

Mary Brindle likes to be where stuff is happening, to have, “her fingers on the knobs and be a part of something,” she says. This drive is what led Brindle to say “Yes” when she was encouraged to run for city council (2009–2020). “Yes” to being the Edina Community Foundation’s parade committee chair in 2006 and 2007 and returning to serve as the entertainment chair in 2021. “Yes” to being the 2021 chair of Camp Enterprise, a three-day entrepreneurship, leadership and business ethics camp for high school students. Read more about Representing Edina’s Interests

Paul Mooty joined the Rotary Club of Edina in 1999. He’s served on the board of directors for the Edina Community Foundation (2011-2019), Fairview Southdale Hospital and the Edina Chamber of Commerce. He’s served on the City of Edina Transportation Commission, was former representative Ron Erhardt’s campaign treasurer and has volunteered as a youth soccer coach for his kids’ teams. Read more about Compelled to Be of Service

Edina’s Connecting with Kids program aspires to recognize adults in the community who contribute to the growth and wellbeing of local youth. Read more about Get Inspired at the Edina Community Foundation's Connecting with Kids Leadership Breakfast

Edina resident is recognized for her volunteer efforts. Read more about Edina Community Foundation Honors 'Fierce Advocate for Those in Need'

By: Hailey Almsted

In January, the Edina Community Foundation welcomed submissions for its ‘Bold New Idea’ contest, awarding an Edina resident (or a group of residents) up to $5,000 for their idea to strengthen and celebrate our beautiful city. Five finalists took the stage in April, and the Edina Girls Sport Summit ultimately took home the prize money. Read more about 2019 Bold New Idea Winner Will Celebrate Girls in Sports