Hornet Cares Fund

Supporting our schools' families and staff with basic needs, resources, and school continuity during times of uncertainty.

Edina Education Fund is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, and your donation is tax deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law.

Why Your Support Matters

The Hornet Cares Fund provides direct support to Edina schools' families and staff facing temporary hardship, helping ensure stability, dignity, and continued access to school and community resources.

Our top funding priorities at this time: food, basic necessities (toiletries, prescriptions, etc), making sure students have a Chromebook at home to continue school.

Priorities we are partnering with other nonprofits on: rent and utilities.

Together, we can bring much-needed help to our friends and neighbors who are in need.

As of February 4, we have distributed $15,000 in gift cards to families who have reached out to their schools seeking assistance. Additional gift cards are being purchased and processed.

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Is the Hornet Cares Fund providing rent and/or utilities assistance?

While we understand the need for help in these two areas, we are also aware that our fundraising capability is limited. Rent alone is approximately $2,000 per family, per month. The Edina Public Schools and the Hornet Cares Fund Team are working with neighboring nonprofits to ensure our Hornets have access to rent and utility assistance. If you know someone in need, please have them reach out to a school administrator, social worker, counselor, teacher, cultural liaison, or any staff member.