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Rick & Cindi Putrah - Founders Society Members
The Founders Society was established in 2023 to recognize extraordinary lifetime giving by Faribault’s most generous philanthropists...
kymnanderson
Nov 23, 2024


CommUnity Thanksgiving Dinner
The Faribault Foundation is proud to support the Community Thanksgiving Dinner. This project is organized by dozens of volunteers led by...
Faribault Foundation
Nov 22, 2024


25th Anniversary Messages
The Faribault Foundation recently celebrated 25 years of serving the community. For the first 20 years the organization took on a few...
kymnanderson
Nov 19, 2024


David & Sharon Geyer join the Founders society
In memory of Sharon Geyer, her husband David has joined the Founders Society giving a hand up to the Faribault Foundation. Sharon, in...
kymnanderson
Nov 13, 2024


Faribault CommUnity FREE Thanksgiving Dinner
Everyone has a place at the table for the FREE CommUnity THANKSGIVING DINNER Many local businesses have donated to make this event...
kymnanderson
Nov 6, 2024


Men on a Mission
The Men on a Mission event hosted by the Faribault Foundation met its goal of raising $10,000.00 and granting half to a deserving...
kymnanderson
Oct 25, 2024


100 Men on a Mission Meet on Game Day!
Lots of smart talk, great food from the Depot, beverages of all sorts and guys who care about the community too. Join the Game Day fun...
kymnanderson
Oct 8, 2024


100 Women Philanthropists
Smiles and hugs were everywhere as 100 Women gathered to give from their hearts and pocketbooks. This is the fourth year of the 100 ...
kymnanderson
Oct 8, 2024


100 Women Who Care Event Coming Soon
Please register and donate! We are excited to for the event! CLICK HERE to get started or give us a call!
kymnanderson
Sep 23, 2024


Local Philanthropists Gather in October
What does it take to be a philanthropist? Generosity and charity are admirable human traits. Many people are generous. You may think...
kymnanderson
Sep 23, 2024


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Sep 2, 2024


Something to be thankful for
This year thanksgiving is on November 28, 2024. Donations in advance are appreciated. If you plan to attend or volunteer, watch this...
kymnanderson
Aug 27, 2024


100 Women Event Returns
Please register and donate! We are excited to for the event! CLICK HERE to get started or give us a call!
Faribault Foundation
Aug 25, 2024


RJR Faribo Insurance sponsors the Patio
Another donor joins the fun at the Viaduct Park. RJR Faribo Insurance Agency -owned by Mark Lancaster is sponsoring the Patio...
kymnanderson
Aug 24, 2024


Support for the Park continues
Dr. Richard and Nancie Huston are well known local philanthropists. They have claimed one of the lovely shade tables to happily become...
kymnanderson
Aug 23, 2024


Jennie O Turkey Store Supports the Park
Jennie-O Turkey Store – Managers Jody Long, Mustafa Abdille and crew presented a check for $50,000.00 to sponsor the concessions and...
kymnanderson
Aug 21, 2024


First donor steps up!!
Crooked Pint - Faribault – Mark Lancaster, owner, and Manager Angie Goren committed to sponsoring the Fire Pit and Benches They were...
kymnanderson
Aug 19, 2024


It's starting!!
The excitement is building and construction is starting on the much awaited Viaduct Park. People gathered on Wednesday August 14 at the...
Faribault Foundation
Aug 16, 2024


Viaduct Park -
“Park and recreation offerings are not merely a “nice-to-have” luxury government service. Instead, parks and recreation transform our...
kymnanderson
Aug 5, 2024


Just Fun
We were able to catch up with representatives from Just Fun, a local non-profit who received one of the annual CommUnity Grants from the...
Faribault Foundation
Jul 9, 2024


Generations believe in Faribault
Met-Con Companies and the McDonough Family have become part of the Founders Society of the Faribault Foundation. " My ...
Faribault Foundation
Jul 3, 2024


Anonymous Giving
The Hand Up Campaign has received a number of gifts from donors who choose to remain anonymous. We asked one such generous donor to share...
Faribault Foundation
Jun 26, 2024


Drs. David and Sarah Beckmann - a personal message
When Drs. David and Sarah Beckmann joined the Founders Society they shared this personal message and allowed us to share it with all of...
kymnanderson
Jun 6, 2024


CommUnity Pride Grants Awarded
The Faribault Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 CommUnity Pride Grants. Selection was made based on impact, need...
kymnanderson
May 28, 2024
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