Recently, Program Officer Jodi Maertens, who leads our Early Childhood Initiative, hosted Kat Kempe, Senior Policy Advocate for Think Small for a discussion around advocacy for supporting early childhood programs. Think
Archives for April 2015
Soar Through the Door
Have you visited our office lately? We have a new art piece in our entry way. And, there’s a story to go with it. The Hutchinson Center for the Arts
Empowering Youth
Since 2007, YES!–our Youth Energy Summit–added partners, teams and funders, gaining statewide recognition. During this time, STEM–science, technology, engineering and math–became a focus across the country. These skills are in
Creative Financing Brings Empty Plant to Life
Two years ago, a dairy processing plant closed near Dawson, taking away jobs and leaving behind a large, empty space in the industrial park. SWIF joined forces with local and
Meeting their Match
Last year, the Pipestone Area Community Foundation (PACF) had an original matching grant from SWIF still available from when they became one of our community foundation affiliates in 2001. Historically,
Chompin’ Down on Childhood Dental Issues
Toothaches are no fun. You can’t eat. You can’t focus at work. It’s hard to sleep. You get crabby and just want the pain to stop. Now, imagine a young