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Archives for 2019
Year-end notes, updated grant applications, online giving
The past year has been busy in the community foundation world. We had two new community foundations join our ranks with Glencoe Area Community Foundation and Cottonwood Area Community Foundation
Holiday office hours at the foundation
Happy holidays! We’re celebrating a year of partnerships that make a positive difference for our southwest Minnesota kids, and the communities they call home. In case you’re planning to stop
Rural Development Hubs grow local and regional economies that benefit all
We were part of The Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group 2019 project to explore Rural Development Hubs — organizations at the heart of positive development and inclusive action in rural
Hutchinson child care provider is Bright Beginnings loan client
HUTCHINSON, Minn. — Charity Sturges recently received a Bright Beginnings loan through Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) to make upgrades to her family-based child care, Charity’s Daycare, in Hutchinson. Bright Beginnings
Theresa Zaske elected to Southwest Initiative Foundation Board of Directors
HUTCHINSON, Minn.— Theresa Zaske of Balaton has been elected to the Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) Board of Directors. Zaske is the Community Relations Manager at Schwan’s Company and has long
