"Jim Bizal is a builder by trade, forming his own residential building company, Bizal Built Inc., 20 years ago. But what he has built in his personal time is a testament to his dedication to others ... " Follow the link to read more. edinamag.com/builder-builds…

Order your duck for the June 14th ECF Lucky Duck Race before 6/13 and get free delivery if you live in Edina. Or stop at Jerry's Foods in Edina on 6/8, 2:30-6:30 pm & buy it in person! All the details for the race are at edinacommunityfoundation.org/lucky-duck-race

We are getting excited to bring you the annual #EdinaParade in just over a week. We couldn't stage the parade each year without the generous support of our sponsors. 1/3

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsors: Crown Bank, M Health Fairview & Explore Edina. Our Gold Sponsors are Twin Cities Orthopedics, Think Bank & NorthAmericanBanking. Participating sponsors are Accredited Investors Wealth Management, Ambrosia Coffee, Bizal Built, Ellingson & Ellingson, 2/3

...Flirt Boutique, Grandview Tire and Auto, Lunds & Byerlys, Quantum Fiber, Jerry's Foods, Western National, and Wintrust Mortgage. Finally, thank you to supporting sponsor Galleria Edina and our in-kind sponsors @edinamag and Bobby & Steve's Auto World.

Don't miss our latest Citizens of Edina article in July's Edina Magazine. Read about the people who make a difference in our community. All the stories are at edinacommunityfoundation.org/citizens-of-ed…

It's not too late to join our Meal with a Mentor Program! Sign up today to make an impact in JUST ONE lunch hour. We're looking for a diverse group of adults from all backgrounds, education, and fields to participate. edinacommunityfoundation.org/meal-with-a-me…

Dick Crockett, longtime executive director of the Edina Community Foundation, offers reflections upon his retirement. Follow the link to read more. edinamag.com/the-edina-comm…

DYK: the Connect Card Program helps under-resourced Edina families access scholarships for extracurricular activities for their children. (1/4)

Parents of children who attend Edina schools on free & reduced lunch can fill out paperwork just once and access scholarships from 9 community partners including City of Edina Parks & Recreation, Edina Ultimate, Edina Girls Athletic Assn, Edina Basketball Assn, and more. (2/2)

We’ve issued 96 cards in 2023. Many were used for Edina Parks & Rec programming or the Aquatic Center this summer. Currently many are registering for Edina Football Association programming. We have 281 cards currently being used in our community. (3/4)

For a full list of partners and scholarships available, visit edinacommunityfoundation.org/connect-card. Thank you to our nine partnering organizations! (4/4) #edinacommunityfoundation #edinaconnectcard #serve_strengthen_celebrate

Check out our latest newsletter to see what we've been up to in the community. You can subscribe by clicking on Join Our Email List at the top. We send quarterly newsletters plus occasional notices for upcoming events. conta.cc/3Pi5Mgn

"Carolyn Schroeder is a gifted fundraiser, who exceeds expectations and goals. Throughout her life, she’s used her talents and dedication to improve our city in the areas of nursing, children and community ... " Follow the link to learn more. edinamag.com/fundraiser-ext…

The Ryder Cup is over but we can still battle the Europeans.... Let's take the competition to 🍷! Get your 🎟️ to our fall fundraiser where we'll sample 3 varieties of wine & you guess which is French and which was made in the U.S. (1/2)

Then, we'll watch Bottle Shock, based on the 1976 wine competition "The Judgement of Paris.” Money raised stays in our community supporting ECF programs. Join us! ecfoundation.formstack.com/forms/bottle_s… (2/2)

It’s not too late to be a mentor! Give back by meeting a student for a lunch/mentor session. Make a big difference in the life of a young person by sharing your wisdom. Follow the link in our bio or edinacommunityfoundation.org/meal-with-a-me… #edinacommunityfoundation #serve_strengthen_celebrate

We’re partnering w/ the 50th & France Business Association to plan the 2024 Holiday Tree Lighting and Small Business Saturday event on November 25th. Events for kids and families begin at 11, and a variety of events through the tree lighting at 5:30 p.m. are in the works. (1/2)

Check out our events calendar at edinacommunityfoundation.org/events (or visit 50thandfrance.com/live-music) for details in mid November. (2/2)

Enjoy this recap of our May 4th Art & Wine fundraiser. Thank you to our sponsors, artists, attendees, and WCStudios for the beautiful video. 2024 Drink Pink! Event | Edina Foundation youtu.be/7_BvbQ7qyw8?fe… via YouTube