Our Mission
To bring life and learning opportunities to Edina Public Schools students who are economically disadvantaged.
As a mission-aligned partner with Edina Public Schools, we are uniquely positioned to unlock opportunities in academics, arts, and athletics for students who have financial need.
2017.18 GO report
What’s Happening
July 2018- Edina Give and Go named ‘Best Community Organizer’ in Edina Magazine’s Best of Edina 2018. https://edinamag.com/best-edina-2018
03.2018 Edina Noon Rotary Awards $2,500 Grant to Edina Give and Go” http://www.edinarotary.org/Stories/edina-rotary-foundation-awards-grants-1
01.2018 Edina Give and Go selected to be part of General Mills’ ‘Good Works’ program.
09.01.2017 Edina Give and Go is featured in Edina Magazine http://edinamag.com/edina-charity-give-and-go-assists-educational-and-extra-curricular-programs
03.09.2017 Edina Give and Go receives 2017 Edina Rotary Grant – as mentioned in Community Notes in Sun Current on March 9, 2017
11.2016 Edina Give and Go becomes mission aligned partner with Edina Public Schools
The Team

Maggie McCracken
Executive Director
Maggie McCracken is passionate about propelling mission-minded organizations. Maggie brings a broad toolbox of expertise to help turn non-profit ambitions into action. A previous Target Marketing leader, she worked for over a decade on strategic planning efforts across all of Target’s business units. Originally from Indianapolis, Maggie graduated from Indiana University with a B.A. in Journalism. Maggie, and her husband Rich, have two girls and live in the Edina community. Maggie joined Edina Give and Go in November of 2017.

Julie Swoap
Communications And Program Assistant
Julie Swoap has been an active volunteer in Edina Public Schools for the last 16 years serving in many capacities including PTO Co-President at Normandale Elementary School and Parent Volunteer Coordinator for Valley View Middle School Theater. She is the proud mother of 3 girls who have all attended Edina Public Schools (two have moved on to college and the other is at the high school). Julie enjoys working for Edina Give and Go behind the scenes to help all Edina students participate in the life and learning opportunities the district offers.

Sarina Khariwala
Operations Coordinator
Sarina obtained her MBA from Cleveland State University. Sarina brings experience in the integration of Accounting and Information Systems to the Edina Give and Go team. She is passionate about helping those in need and has volunteered with various organizations in the Twin Cities. In addition, she is an active volunteer in multiple capacities within the Edina School system, as well as with the Parent Communication Network (PCN). She is a highly engaged mom to three children.
The Board

Cathy Cella
Board Co- Chair

Ann Schulze
Board Co- Chair

Julie Baker

S. Michael Briggs

K.C. Danzansky

Afira Hasan

Chris Holden

Kathleen MacLennan

Mary Manderfeld
Ex Officio

Jane Oberrender
Secretary

Oscar O’Brien

Stephanie Pierce

Jennifer Samuel

Meg Rodriguez
Founder

Teri Velner

Jack Ward

Julie Wohlford

Andy Wolfe

Stephanie Zahrbock
Financials
Edina Give and Go is a 501(c)(3) organization. Our work to bring life and learning opportunities to Edina Public Schools students who are economically disadvantaged would be impossible without the commitment and generous support of donors. All gifts are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. We are committed to stewarding these funds to make the greatest impact possible in our community. Our Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-5031672.
Edina Give and Go Financial Reports
990EZ Fiscal Year July 2017-June 2018 Public Disclosure