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
Archives for November 2019
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
Cottonwood establishes local community foundation
COTTONWOOD, Minn.— Cottonwood has a new permanent resource to respond to needs and opportunities in the community. The Cottonwood Area Community Foundation, formed in partnership with Southwest Initiative Foundation, is
Vibrant communities at every age: Dorothy and Ron Williams
Dorothy Williams is full of stories, appreciates history and loves people, especially seniors. She’s applied all those qualities to enriching life for older adults. The accomplishments of her 85 years
Grant brings Digital Discovery Makerspace to Pipestone library
Kids had the chance to learn the secrets to creating their favorite games, apps and websites by playing around with computer programming at Code Club hosted by Meinders Community Library
