2025 Annual Impact Report

A Year of Growing: Education, Connection, and Support

Graphic showing “15K+ Touchpoints of Care & Connection” with supporting text reading: “In 2025, our community has connected with our services over 15,000 times, showcasing the depth of support, education, and relationship-building our staff provide,” alongside an icon of purple people.

How Engaging with EFMN Made a Difference

 Five icons represent key areas: Knowledge, Understanding, Connection, Confidence, and Resources. Reported outcomes include: 98% increased knowledge about epilepsy and seizures; 93% agreed they felt understood by EFMN staff; 98% felt more connected to others impacted by epilepsy; 96% felt more confident managing life with epilepsy; and 97% agreed EFMN shared the resources they needed. The bottom section includes a testimonial reading, “Being part of the EFMN community has given me a reason to work on bettering myself rather than just feel like I am merely surviving—I am actually thriving,” attributed to an EFMN community member, alongside a photo of EFMN staff and community member outdoors wearing purple.

Program Highlights

Support When it Matters Most

922 individuals turned to EFMN’s epilepsy‑specialized Community Health Workers for free, one‑on‑one Personalized Support.

Safe and Supportive Camps for Youth and Families with Epilepsy

Camp Programs created transformative experiences for 137 youth and families, helping campers build connections, gain independence, and grow in confidence.

Celebrating Youth with Epilepsy for Exactly Who They Are

The Shining Stars program served 430 youth with epilepsy, creating spaces where they could be celebrated for exactly who they are.

Where Connection Becomes Community

Thousands of Minnesotans found connection and community through EFMN’s Connect Groups and regional & statewide Social Events.

Turning Everyday Items Into Impact

Through 150,000 Donated Goods pickups and over 100 group fundraisers, generating 4.5 million pounds of donated items, Minnesotans turned their donated goods into essential funding and support.

Knowledge that Saves Lives

A Quick Look Inside

Thank you!

Your support helped Minnesotans across the state feel more informed, more confident, and more connected in 2025.

I hope you will take a few moments to explore the full report, celebrate what we’ve accomplished, and see what we’re building next, together.

Image of Jenna Carter, Executive Director of EFMN

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