Giving Back

Volunteers, philanthropists and everyday citizens doing good in and around the community.

We found 10 simple ways to do good in our communities.
Bill Roddy’s new memoir puts a life of mentoring in perspective.
Summer break means hungry kids at home. Just as food shelves face an increasing need, donations fall off.
Participants in Big Brothers Big Sisters form a lasting friendship in Chaska.
With one quick click of her camera, Eden Prairie’s Connie Kunkle started a chain of events that she describes as miraculous.
The Eden Prairie Foundation tweaks its name and reorganizes.
Local parents create a culture of philanthropy by teaching their children about charitable giving.
Four Eden Prairie Girl Scouts create Internet videos aimed at educating students about bullying.
An Eden Prairie nonprofit grows food for people in need.
Jennifer Martens has raised $50,000 for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society through her annual charity fundraiser.