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News from the Faribault Foundation


Daryl Bauer Joins the Foundation Board
Daryl Bauer New Faribault Foundation Board Member has this to say: "Being connected to the Faribault area most of my life, I maintain...
kymnanderson
Jan 3, 2025


Happy New Year - 2025 is here!
2025 is bright and new! We all love new things! New babies melt our hearts. That new car smell is intoxicating. New puppies delight us. New ideas excite us. Sweet little newborn baby This whole year stretches out before us with possibility! Let's treat it like the precious new opportunity it is. This Foundation was founded on a dream, that people would support the effort to continuously improve our quality of life. We believe that people who have been fortunate WANT t
Laura Bock - Executive Director
Jan 1, 2025


Schraders support the Foundation
Sarah and Marv Schrader Sara and Marv Schrader decided to support the Faribault Foundation as members of the Founders Society, because...
kymnanderson
Dec 19, 2024


Another important list to check!
This is the time of year for endless lists. Dates of special events, and concerts and programs Making a list - Checking it twice Grocery...
kymnanderson
Dec 17, 2024


25 Years of Service
At the December meeting of the Faribault Foundation Board of Directors, two outstanding community leaders were recognized for 25 years of...
kymnanderson
Dec 13, 2024


Happy Thanksgiving
Thanks to all the volunteers and donors who make the 2024 CommUnity Thanksgiving Dinner possible. Special Thanks to: Jennie-O Turkey...
kymnanderson
Nov 28, 2024


Laura's November Message
Laura Bock - Executive Director, Faribault Foundation The month of November evokes feelings of gratitude and Thanksgiving Day is the pinnacle of that sense of gratitude. Those close to me know Thanksgiving is truly my favorite holiday. As I reflect on all I am thankful for, the many people involved in the growth of the Faribault Foundation is high on the list. First of all, the board members, these dynamic community leaders really stepped up to transform the Faribault Founda
Laura Bock - Executive Director
Nov 27, 2024


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...
laurabock9
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 philanthropy is out of your reach, a term only for the very wealthy. But the definition includes all of us. A philanthropist is a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to worthy causes. We can look to the uber wealthy for inspiration, and we should. Warren Buffett tops the list as the big
Laura Bock - Executive Director
Sep 23, 2024


kymnanderson
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!
laurabock9
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
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