Community Profile: Mohamed Mohamed is Swimming for Life
December 19, 2019 by Janette Law
Story contributed by Mimi Kalb, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board In the land of 10,000 lakes, and city with 65 public pools and 12 authorized beaches (and hundreds of boat and canoe launches, sailboat bouys, fishing piers, swim docks … you get the idea!), knowing how to swim is both a pleasure – and potentially.....
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Community Profile: Paying it Forward, with Bill W.
October 18, 2019 by Janette Law
A new endowment fund is just one of the ways the Minneapolis Parks Foundation is working to serve a city of parks-lovers. Where will your money do the most good after you’re gone? “Like most people, I hadn’t really thought about that question too much,” says Bill W., 63. But when his financial planner suggested.....
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Community Profile: Camille Burke
June 25, 2019 by Christine Moir
We regularly highlight members of our community who are supporting parks through their involvement with the Minneapolis Parks Foundation. We’re inspired by the people who care for and use our parks and we want to recognize the many individuals and organizations who make our system incredible through their generosity. Thank you! This month we’re featuring.....
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Community Profile: Jasmine Russell
March 18, 2019 by Janette Law
We regularly highlight members of our community who are supporting parks through their involvement with the Minneapolis Parks Foundation. We’re inspired by the people who care for and use our parks and we want to recognize the many individuals and organizations who make our system incredible through their generosity. Thank you! This month, we’re featuring.....
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IRA Charitable Distributions – A Great Way to Give
December 10, 2018 by Christine Moir
It’s that time of year again when many are thinking about ways to give to favorite charitable organizations. For donors who are 70 1/2 or older, a great way to give is by directing your IRA distribution to a non-profit like the Minneapolis Parks Foundation. The IRA qualified charitable distribution is becoming a popular way.....
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Community Profile: Cris Nelson
June 13, 2018 by Christine Moir
We regularly highlight members of our community who are supporting Minneapolis parks through their involvement with the Parks Foundation. We are inspired by the people who care for and use our parks and we want to recognize the many individuals and organizations who make our system incredible through their generosity. Thank you! This month, we.....
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Community Profile: Kelly Ptacek
April 13, 2018 by Christine Moir
We regularly highlight members of our community who are supporting Minneapolis parks through their involvement with the Parks Foundation. We are inspired by the people who care for and use our parks and we want to recognize the many individuals and organizations who make our system incredible through their generosity. Thank you! This month, we.....
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Community Profile: Terry Anderson
December 21, 2017 by Christine Moir
Each month we want to highlight members of our community who are supporting Minneapolis parks through their involvement with the Parks Foundation. We are inspired by the people who care for and use our parks and we want to recognize the many individuals and organizations who make our system incredible through their generosity. Thank you!.....
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Community Profile: Cora Williams, age 6
November 16, 2017 by Christine Moir
Each month we want to highlight members of our community who are supporting Minneapolis parks through their involvement with the Parks Foundation. We are constantly inspired by the people who care for and use our parks and we want to recognize the many individuals and organizations who make our system incredible through their generosity. Thank.....
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Community Profile: Janelle Nivens
September 12, 2017 by Christine Moir
Each month we want to highlight members of our community who are supporting Minneapolis parks through their involvement with the Parks Foundation. We are constantly inspired by the people who care for and use our parks and we want to recognize the many individuals and organizations who make our system incredible through their generosity. Thank.....
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