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Record Year in 2021
2021 was a record year for giving for the Faribault Foundation! We sincerely thank all the donors to the Faribault Foundation. ...
kymnanderson
Jan 3, 2022


Sterling Pharmacy raising Foundation Funds
Thanks to the donors who supported this unique fundraising opportunity and especially our friends at Sterling Drug and the Astrup Family...
kymnanderson
Nov 3, 2021


Donation to Dogs for Vets
Believet Canine Services provided a demonstration of the training they give to service dogs on Wednesday afternoon to a group from the...
kymnanderson
Oct 28, 2021


100 Generous Women!
Scroll through and see the happy faces of philanthropic women who gathered for the first 100 Women Who Care Event hosted by the Faribault...
kymnanderson
Oct 12, 2021


100 Women supporting great causes!
Nearly 100 women showed their philanthropic spirit in an event called 100 Women Who Care. With cowboy boots and hats – (and masks)...
kymnanderson
Oct 11, 2021


Foundation Welcomes Youth on Board!
Sarah Engbrecht, a senior at Faribault Public Schools, joined the Foundation board through a project of FYI (Faribault Youth Initiatives)...
Faribault Foundation
Sep 29, 2021


100 Women Who Care!
Call today to reserve your space! Sunday, October 10, 2021 4 - 6 pm The Barn at Crocker's Creek - 24141 Bagley Ave-Faribault Call...
Faribault Foundation
Sep 29, 2021


Message Board Report
In the summer of 2021, we all needed some positive reinforcement. The Faribault Foundation provided the community with a way to share...
Faribault Foundation
Sep 25, 2021


We've got a lot to be Thankful for!
Little did we know when we started the Foundation Message Board project that we would be honoring the memory of one of the most positive...
kymnanderson
Jul 8, 2021


Tags are flying!
The Faribault Message Board is filling up with wonderful messages about Faribault. Take a trip to Central Park and spend a few moments...
Faribault Foundation
Jun 21, 2021


The Message Board is Up!!
“Think of it as a Facebook Page made of fencing and lumber!” After a long year of unrest and covid concerns we are enjoying the summer of...
Faribault Foundation
May 21, 2021


2021 Pride Grants Awarded
The Faribault Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the 2021 Community Pride Grants. Digging a little deeper this year the...
Faribault Foundation
May 7, 2021
Applications closed
What wonderful ideas do you have for Faribault? The Foundation has opened applications for the Pride Grants and we can't wait to see what...
kymnanderson
Mar 11, 2021


Pat provides history and creativity
Another member of our Board of Directors was in the news recently! Pat shared her love for the arts, history and community in this great...
kymnanderson
Mar 11, 2021


Dick Kettering - long time advocate
Dick is an advocate for many organizations and most of all for Faribault. We’re fortunate that we have such a giving and caring...
Faribault Foundation
Mar 4, 2021


Todd Markman - making a difference
Recently the Faribault Daily News ran a story about Todd Markman. It wasn't the first time, and it certainly won't be the last. Todd is...
Faribault Foundation
Mar 2, 2021


Food Access Initiative seeks support
Bad hair day, cold wind flying, masks off quick for a photo - but here we are! Pat Rice, Faribault Foundation Board Chair, delivered a...
kymnanderson
Feb 4, 2021


This Board is not Bored!
When people care you can tell! The member of the Faribault Foundation Board of Directors are a dedicated and motivated group. When I...
kymnanderson
Feb 2, 2021


Happy New Year - Let's get to work!
2021 is still bright and new! New babies melt our hearts. That new car smell is intoxicating. New puppies delight us. New ideas excite...
kymnanderson
Jan 21, 2021


A Santa Spirit!
You know that feeling? .......When your gift really made someone happy? When you can see how much they loved what you chose for them? ...
kymnanderson
Dec 26, 2020


We are ALL doing it!
Everyone is Zooming these days! Here are some of the Members of the Faribault Foundation Board in a ZOOM Board meeting! We got a lot...
Faribault Foundation
Nov 21, 2020


#GivetoFaribault
Did you know that Give to the Max Day is really 19 Days long? You can give any day up to and including November 19! All gifts during...
Faribault Foundation
Nov 2, 2020


Reimagined Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Here is the information for this year's Community Thanksgiving Dinner. Due to COVID, they will not be serving meals inside. All meals...
Faribault Foundation
Oct 22, 2020


Lots of Changes!
It is my privilege to be the latest steward of the Faribault Foundation. Dee Bjork managed the organization for nearly 5 years and...
Faribault Foundation
Oct 22, 2020
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