Woodbury Community Foundation

Woodbury thrives connects our Community to inspire health and wellbeing for everyone. During this fiscal year, in-person activities resumed. Collaborating with the city of Woodbury, m health fairview, great river greening and others, thrives presented: pollinator corridor walk/spring; pollinator corridor walk/fall; colby lake park cleanup/spring; colby lake park cleanup and invasive species removal/fall; volkssports walk in july; ride, stride or glide in august; flu vaccination clinic in october. Thrives partnered with the city of Woodbury, master gardeners of Woodbury and local scouts to establish a Community garden pilot that was successful and will expand in the new year.

Fostering philanthropy in our Community - as a Foundation, wcf partners with local individuals and organizations in creation of funds targeted at Community needs. Management of their funds and assisting in their fundraising efforts is one aspect of our role in fostering philanthropy. In addition, wcf raises charitable funds through our fundraising events (e.g. Friends fest), community-wide efforts like give to the max, a year-end campaign and targeted events and promotions throughout the year. We consult with individuals about creation of funds and legacy giving. We also educate the Community on needs of underprivileged and otherwise challenged parts of our Community.

Each year, wcf makes donations to Community organizations in the areas of food insecurity, youth development, public safety and health and wellness. During this year, additional emphasis was placed on those that addressed racial equity. In addition, holiday programs develop food packs and collect winter clothing for needy students in area schools. Funds are raised through targeted fundraising and as part of the proceeds from the fundraising activities throughout the year.

The angels of hope memorial-woodbury has been created to honor all children who have passed too soon. The memorial angel is intended to be a place of peace that provides a tranquil environment to reflect, remember, and connect with our children forever. <p> we are deeply grateful for your generous donation to the angel memorial fund. Your kindness and support will go a long way in helping our Community heal from the devastating loss of a child. The bash for brains exists not only to support research and advancements through the alzheimers association, but also to support the bash for brains fund. Through our partnership with the Woodbury Community Foundation, we seeded the fund in 2018, with a mission to give grants to local families impacted by the disease. The mission of the Woodbury heritage society is to preserve and document woodburys history and to aid residents of our Community in learning and understanding more about woodburys early years. The Woodbury heritage society is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization founded in october 1983. A board of directors governs the societys activities. Elections to the board are held each spring at the annual meeting. A newsletter is sent to all members to provide news of the organization. Eating disorders are the 3rd most common chronic illness among adolescents and the 2nd deadliest mental illness in the u.s. Since the start of the covid-19 pandemic, rates of eating disorders are on the rise. Please consider supporting this fund to help our awareness, prevention and recovery initiatives. The live brave fund is supported by the annual live brave 5k and 1 mile run/walk events taking place at colby lake park. The 2024 live brave 5k and 1 mile will take place on august 10th. Please consider participating. Minnesota wild sled hockey provides opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in hockey and promotes the development of excellence in hockey in Minnesota. Minnesota wild sled hockey is open to players aged 5 and above with physical and/or cognitive disabilities that prevents playing stand-up hockey. We are delighted to have you here as we celebrate the rich tradition and camaraderie shared by all who have served in our firefighting Community. Whether you are a retired firefighter, a current or former member of the fire department, or simply someone interested in honoring the dedication and sacrifice of these brave individuals, we are a gathering place for sharing memories, fostering connections, and cherishing the bonds that tie us together. Join us in commemorating the legacy of our firefighting heroes, and together, lets keep the spirit of service and unity alive. Thank you for being a part of our mission we serve Woodbury with unmatched integrity and energy. Everywhere we are, we make friends. Friends with children who need glasses. Friends with seniors who dont have enough to eat. And friends with people struggling with childhood cancer or diabetes. We know its hard for one person alone to make a difference but together we get stronger and more effective. Along with a variety of other funds and programs.