By Community Philanthropy Officer Jeffrey Vetsch I had the wonderful opportunity to spend the last few weeks of February traveling in Vietnam as part of an educational study tour with
Archives for April 2016
Staff Food Shelf Program
Over the past few years a three-staff member committee has led activities to support food shelves in all 18 counties we serve. Since its beginning in 2008, the Southwest Initiative
Microloans in Demand
Since the beginning of 2016 an impressive number of small businesses in southwest Minnesota have received loan support through our Microenterprise Loan Program. Southwest Initiative Foundation’s microloan program provides business loans
Age-Friendly Communities Report and Grant
The Southwest Initiative Foundation’s Age-Friendly Communities report and grant were developed to provide accurate information on aging in our rural area to community leaders, service providers, families, and the media
Governor Dayton Proclaims March 2 as Minnesota Initiative Foundations Day
Governor Mark Dayton’s office has proclaimed March 2, 2016 as “Minnesota Initiative Foundations Day.” The Proclamation celebrates the 30th year of the six Minnesota Initiative Foundations working and investing in Greater
Why We All Need to Care About Early Childhood
Economic development, a capable workforce, and the growth and success of our region’s communities are all connected to the support southwest Minnesota gives to its youngest residents, says Jodi Maertens,
