FEPS Board of Directors and Staff Announce Annual Appeal Community Match of $9,575!

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (November 5, 2021) – The Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools (FEPS) today announced a challenge to the Eden Prairie community to make a charitable contribution to FEPS by December 31, 2021, and in return, the volunteer Board of Directors and foundation staff will match the first $9,575 received.  

According to Board President, Anna Anderson, “Last year was the first time we offered this challenge to Eden Prairie residents, and we held our most successful Annual Appeal ever…in the midst of a pandemic!  We continue to be humbled by our community’s commitment to enhancing the legacy of excellence in Eden Prairie Schools.”

Dr. Lisa Sisinni, FEPS Executive Director added, “Last year, due to the Eden Prairie Community’s generosity, and in conjunction with our generous Corporate Mission Sponsors, FEPS awarded over $50,000 to Eden Prairie District Teachers and Staff to put to use in the classrooms, and another $60,000 to Eden Prairie High School Seniors for Student Scholarships.  Overall, these efforts sought to positively impact each and every Eden Prairie student today and into the future.”

How can you help?  FEPS has set up a number of ways for individuals and corporations to contribute during this year’s Annual Appeal:

 

ABOUT FOUNDATION FOR EDEN PRAIRIE SCHOOLS

Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization comprised of a volunteer board sharing a common passion for excellence in Eden Prairie Schools.  The organization’s mission is to support and enhance the legacy of excellence in Eden Prairie Schools by funding grants that impact students, managing college scholarships awarded to Eden Prairie High School students, and honoring individuals who make a difference.  To date, Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools has awarded over $1 million dollars to support Eden Prairie students.  For more information, visit www.foundationforepschools.org or email Lsisinni@foundationforepschools.org.