About the Connect Card

The Edina Community Foundation runs the Connect Card Program, a program to help under-resourced Edina kids access discounts for extra-curricular activities in the community. Families that live and/or go to school in Edina may apply for the Connect Card.

The Edina Challenge team envisioned a program that would provide a dignified way for struggling Edina families to access existing scholarship opportunities.  The Edina Community Foundation developed the idea, creating the current Connect Card in August 2016.  The Connect Card program allows families a one-stop-shop opportunity to access scholarship dollars throughout Edina and for various activities.  

Currently, we have nine community partners that accept the Connect Card: Southdale YMCA, City of Edina (Edina Parks & Recreation), Edina Basketball Association, Edina Baseball Association, Edina Football Association, Edina Lacrosse Association, Edina Ultimate, Edina Volleyball Association, and the Edina Girls Athletic Association.

Learn more about our community partners and the benefits they offer Connect Card participants:

Apply online for a Connect Card: