Young Men's Service League - Eden Prairie Chapter

05/21/2026

Join us in celebrating our next Young Man Senior Spotlight, Logan LaVelle, and his mom, Kristina LaVelle.

Logan’s favorite YMSL experience was volunteering for the Special Olympics.

Logan says he enjoyed the opportunities that YMSL gave him to spend time with his mom and see how she shared her kindness with others. He also enjoyed learning how to participate in and lead meetings.

Logan plans on attending Iowa State University this fall.

Congratulations, Logan! We are so proud of you!

05/19/2026

Join us in celebrating our next Young Man Senior Spotlight, Matthew Leidel, and his mom, Katie Leidel.

Matthew’s favorite YMSL volunteer experience was placing Flags for Fort Snelling. Of their time volunteering together, Katie says, “We made great memories! It was wonderful to give back to our community and see Matthew embrace these experiences as he grows into a kind and giving young adult.”

Matthew added, “Pushing me to try new things is great because my mom wants the best for me. I enjoy our time volunteering together.”

Matthew plans on attending the University of Iowa this fall where he looks forward to “all of the fun opportunities awaiting me!”

Congratulations, Matthew! We are so proud of you!

05/17/2026

The Eden Prairie chapter of Young Men’s Service League recently gathered at Bearpath Golf & Country Club to celebrate an incredible year of service, leadership, and our chapter’s 10th anniversary. ❤️

This year alone, our chapter completed 4,773 hours of service supporting philanthropies throughout the community, including this year’s Ultimate Gift benefiting .

Congratulations to all of our moms and young men for a decade of making a difference!

05/06/2026

Join us in celebrating our first Young Man Senior Spotlight, Carson Stidger, and his mom, Niesha Stidger.

Carson’s favorite YMSL volunteer memories are with the Miracle League. Of his experience volunteering with his mom, Carson says, “I gained the ability to truly give back to my community, while spending quality time with my mom.”

His advice for others: “Step outside your comfort zone. When volunteering, I connected with so many new people that I never would have met otherwise.”

After graduation, Carson plans on attending Texas Christian University to study finance.

Congratulations, Carson! We are so proud of you!

03/20/2026

At our recent Moms Meeting, Eden Prairie Chapter founding member Stacey Stelter and her sons, Ian (‘21) and Eric (‘26), shared a memorable presentation filled with both heartfelt and humorous reflections on their YMSL experience. From volunteering together to gaining a deeper (and sometimes eye-opening) understanding of community needs close to home, they highlighted the lasting impact of YMSL— developing leadership and life skills, fostering empathy, and strengthening the lifelong bond between mothers and sons. 👏 🫶

03/10/2026

So proud of this crew for packing meals at Feed My Starving Children - Chanhassen. We’re grateful for FMSC and the important work they do to help end hunger around the world.

01/16/2026

Class of 2030 sons - looking for ways to develop your leadership skills, spend time with your peers (and your mom!) helping others, while also building your résumé?

Class of 2030 moms - want to spend quality time with your son and be part of a league of women while supporting your community?

To learn more, visit: https://chapters.ymsl.org/chapter/edenprairie/ and click the red box to Contact Membership under Joining YMSL.

January 31 deadline - if you have a Mentor (Sponsor), that’s great. Otherwise we’ll find you one!

12/24/2025

11/19/2025

This weekend our YMSL chapter had the joy of volunteering at the Bowling Tournament!

If you’re not familiar, Special Olympics Minnesota provides year-round sports training, competitions, and inclusive opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities. Their mission is all about building confidence, connection, and community through the power of sports. 💙

We were so grateful to cheer them on and be part of such a fun, joy-filled day!

11/13/2025

Meet the Eden Prairie YMSL Chapter! 👋🏼

YMSL (Young Men’s Service League) brings together moms and their high school sons to serve, learn, and grow as leaders.

These sophomores made tie blankets for Brighter Days Family Grief Center, sharing warmth and comfort with families who need it most.💛

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue serving and connecting with our community!