Professional Services

A Legacy of Giving Back

How The Canopy Group is making a meaningful impact in our community through compassion and generosity Article by Lauren Beaubaire | Photography by Emily John Photography Helping others is second nature to The Canopy Group. They’re a team deeply rooted in giving back to the community, not only being there as an insurance broker for their clients when they’re experiencing the worst moments of their lives but also as a huge supporter and participant in countless important causes, organizations...

Education

Light of Hope

How one local nonprofit is empowering girls to change the world Article by Kendra Johnson “When women and girls rise, their communities and countries rise with them” (Michelle Obama). That’s true of the girls in Naivasha, Kenya, where Light of Hope Kenya, based out of Plymouth, Minnesota, has been working to provide a loving home and quality education since 2005. When co-founders Boni and Sandy Karanja met in 1998, they quickly discovered a shared calling for helping oppressed, abused, and...

Arts + Culture

Giving Your Time, Treasure, & Talent

Three ways to give back this season Article by Lauren Beaubaire Looking for ways to give back?! The great news is there are countless ways to make an impact through your time, treasures, and talents, and we share a few great local opportunities where you can get involved! Give Your Time Spend an afternoon with the Lake Minnetonka Excelsior Morning Rotary Club, volunteering your time tutoring, meal prepping, gardening and maintaining our beautiful parks, and more! You’ll also find great...

Local Services

From Lemonade to Leadership

The Sunshine Stop is reshaping summer jobs for students with disabilities, one shift at a time Article by Hannah Harms The Sunshine Stop is a non-profit that employs students with disabilities in the Minnetonka area. The business first came to fruition in March when Ty Bricker met with special education teacher Bailey Hanson to discuss her business idea. A few months later, the idea came to life, and nearly 20 students were employed for the summer.  “After our first meeting, it was full speed...