Mavericks Giving Back

The Abdos, their partners, and businesses have given back to the Greater Mankato community in numerous ways over the years.

They give to Minnesota State Mankato, Loyola Catholic School, the SCHOLA Foundation (founded by Joe Abdo and provides scholarships to Loyola students), the Salvation Army, and Thomas More Catholic Newman Center, among other charitable organizations.

They have served on boards for Mankato Area Foundation, Greater Mankato Area United Way, the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota and MRCI.

“The relationship between the Abdos and the college goes back really far, and I love the legacy of that family,” said Brenda Flannery, Ph.D., dean of the College of Business (COB). “We’re so grateful for the scholarships their family started, which go back such a long time ago. Their companies have stayed connected to the college in many ways over the years, including hiring many of our alums, which is great to see.”