Building a Stronger Faribault Together

The Joy of Giving: Building a Stronger Faribault Together

There is a unique kind of joy that comes from knowing you’ve made a difference in someone else’s life. It’s the quiet satisfaction of seeing children laughing and playing in the splash pad at the new Viaduct Park, knowing you helped make it possible. It’s the pride of knowing that because you contributed to Fluff the NEST, students in our school district now have free access to personal hygiene and clothing items they need to feel confident and cared for.

Philanthropy is not just for the wealthy. It is for anyone who believes in the power of community and wants to be part of something bigger than themselves. Giving at a level that feels right for you—whether it’s $10, $100, or more—is an act of hope. It says, “I care about the future of Faribault, and I want to help shape it.”

Laura Bock, Executive Director - Faribault Foundation

The Faribault Foundation exists to be a bridge between generosity and impact. As a community foundation, we help donors of all means achieve their charitable goals. We connect your giving with the projects, programs, and people who need it most—right here at home. Whether you are passionate about education, the arts, housing, or helping families in crisis, your gift through the Faribault Foundation stays local and creates meaningful change.

What makes giving so rewarding is being able to see the results. The Faribault Foundation partners with donors to ensure transparency, celebrate accomplishments, and share stories of impact. When you give, you don’t just write a check—you join a movement of neighbors investing in neighbors.

And the truth is, giving feels good. It feels good to know that you’ve helped a child, supported a struggling family, or strengthened the very fabric of our community. That feeling—that pride—doesn’t fade. In fact, it grows as you see your generosity at work.

So, give at a level that feels right for you. Give in a way that brings you joy. And know that when you give through the Faribault Foundation, you are joining a circle of people who believe in Faribault’s potential and are working together to make our community thrive. I am always happy to visit about the many possibilities for making a difference—together, we can find the right way for you to achieve your giving goals.

Because when we give, we become part of something greater than ourselves. And together, there’s nothing we can’t accomplish.

Laura Bock is the Executive Director of the Faribault Foundation

507-805-8800 laurabock@faribaultfoundation.org