PROP (People Reaching Out to People)

It was all about PROP (People Reaching Out to People) at tonight's City Council meeting! Mayor Ron Case presented PROP Executive Director Jenifer Loon with a proclamation declaring Feb. 18, 2025, as Empty Bowls Day in support of the annual fundraiser. And thanks to the generosity of Eden Prairie Liquor customers, Mayor Case and store employees also presented PROP with a check for $12,593. The donations were collected during the November 2024 Dollar Drive, well exceeding the $5,000 goal. Thank you to the generous customers who contributed to this successful fundraising effort to help our neighbors in need. Cheers to giving back and making a difference! PropFood.org #EmptyBowlsDay #EPLiquor #DollarDrive

This morning, one of the leadership development groups from Boulay put together over 560 pounds of personal care kits for PROP. Thank you, Boulay!

We were honored to host two of our Eden Prairie legislators today! Thank you, Senator Cwodzinski and Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn, for joining us to learn more about PROP, how we’re serving the community, and ways we can partner together to meet the needs of our neighbors.

We are so grateful for our partnership with?TruStone Financial Credit Union. Thank you for continuing your support of PROP into 2025!

Your gift to PROP Food during our Keeping Families in Their Homes for the Holidays and Beyond campaign can make all the difference for a neighbor in need: All donations made by Dec. 31st, 2024 will be matched up to $50,000. Read through a few of our client impact stories and see how your gift will impact the lives of our neighbors in need. Donate today and double your impact at?www.propfood.org/donate. Thank you!

Our holiday party was a heartwarming celebration of connection, service, and the true spirit of giving! ? An incredible 1,946 diapers, 5,348 baby wipes, and 32 boxes of cereal were collected for PROP. ? $500 raised through ticket sales to support our holiday gift campaign with the St. Paul Police Department, helping families in need this season. ? Heartfelt messages written by attendees on stars, now displayed at Relate Counseling Center to bring comfort to those facing grief or loneliness this season. A huge thank you to our inspiring speakers: ?? Kate Perszyk (Featured Sponsor, Versique Search & Consulting) ?? Sergeant Amy Rahlf (St. Paul Police Department) ?? Officer Annie Baumgart (St. Paul Police Department) ?? Shirley Shaw (St. Paul Community Member) ?? Joan Twiton (Relate Counseling Center) And of course, a standing ovation for our dedicated Community Outreach Committee ?? Miki Huntington, M.A., CPC, Chantal Potgieter, Michaela Wagner, Susan Freiberg, Jamin S. Johnson, Sarah Sundine, Ashley Sparks, CPA, CFE, Shelley Sánchez, Jillian Kalogerson, and Anna Roesner. Your teamwork made this magical night possible! Together, we’ve proven once again the power of community to create lasting change. ?? Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to making this holiday season brighter for so many. #TeamWomen #TWevents #WomenInBusiness #TwinCities #NonProfit #WomensNetworking #Networking #LeadershipDevelopment #Mentorship #MentorProgram #Women

This Holiday Season, Our Community Partners Are Making a BIG Impact! From diapers to cereal, peanut butter to cookie mixes, our amazing corporate partners have collected so many essentials to support neighbors in need. We’re incredibly grateful for their generosity and dedication to making this season brighter for everyone. ?? ? Want to join the giving spirit? Your organization can make a difference, too! Host a donation drive and help us meet critical needs in our community. ?? Let’s get started: Give us a call, and we’ll help you plan the perfect drive. ?? Learn more: Visit propfood.org. Together, we can spread hope and joy this holiday season!

Our community continues to step up and support our mission. Thank you to Scheels (Eden Prairie) and one generous couple for putting forth this $50,000 match this month as we prepare for the cold winter months. Let's keep families in their homes for the holidays and beyond! Support this campaign at propfood.org/donate

It’s Giving Tuesday! Veridian Credit Union is celebrating by giving out $90,000 to community organizations and PROP is one of the 2024 recipients. Our local branch donated $5000 to help our neighbors this holiday season. Thank you, Veridian!

We were honored to be featured on WCCO News tonight! Our Director of Development, Matt Dymoke, shared the exciting news about our Give to the Max Day campaign - $257,000 raised this week AND a special anonymous $50,000 gift. What an incredible way to wrap up a week of generosity in our community! Thank you to all who joined us in reaching our neighbors this week.