You’re invited! Our Summer Socials are free, open-house style, and include snacks and refreshments. Come to mingle with old and new friends, and to learn updates about our work and local partnerships.
2025 Child Care Listening Sessions: Draft Two
We invite southwest Minnesota child care providers, economic development professionals, community leaders and champions of child care to attend a listening session to learn about and provide feedback, ideas and concerns regarding the second draft of licensing standards for child care centers published by the Department of Human Services as part of the Child Care Regulation Modernization Projects.
Tuition assistance available for trainings offered through Propel Nonprofits
We are partnering with Propel Nonprofits to provide opportunities for training and professional development for staff, board members, and committee volunteers engaged with nonprofit organizations located in southwest Minnesota.
Bird Island-Olivia Community Foundation supports students
Students attending BOLD High School in Olivia are experiencing extra support at school this winter thanks to grants made by the Bird Island-Olivia Community Foundation. The foundation granted a total of $6,075 in fall 2024, including $2,500 for the Care Closet.
Navigating the Currents, Charting the Course
Thank you to the more than 160 nonprofit professionals and fund partners who attended Navigating the Currents, Charting the Course on April 9, 2025 at Jackpot Junction. It was a full day of learning and connecting, and we are grateful that so many familiar faces and new friends joined us!
2024 Holiday Office Hours at the Foundation
Happy holidays! We are grateful for our partners, supporters and community members today and throughout the year. Together, we’re building a stronger southwest Minnesota where all kids, families, businesses and communities can thrive. Southwest Minnesota artist Brad Hall of Granite Falls created this beautiful linoleum block print and watercolor with inspiration from the rural landscape near his home.
