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December 2, 2024

2024 Holiday Office Hours at the Foundation

Holiday Hours Happy holidays! We are grateful for our partners, supporters and community members today and throughout the year. Together, we’re

Filed Under: Home Page Feature

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November 27, 2024

For Brad Hall, moving back home meant pursuing his dreams

Local Artist Pursues Dream Nearly 20 years after leaving Granite Falls, Bradley (Brad) Hall decided to return to his hometown to pursue his dreams

Filed Under: Stories Tagged With: Belonging

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August 30, 2024

Southwest Minnesota communities are “All In” for this year’s Welcoming Week

Welcoming Week Twelve communities across southwest Minnesota are wrapping up final details for their Welcoming Week celebrations. The Swift County

Filed Under: Building Resilient Communities Tagged With: Belonging

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August 7, 2024

Nonprofit Training Opportunities

We host workshops and trainings designed to support the growth and success of nonprofits that serve southwest Minnesota. Grant Writing

Filed Under: Building Resilient Communities Tagged With: Nonprofit Support

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August 6, 2024

Southwest Initiative Foundation awards $400,000 in grant funds through the Otto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Fund

Otto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Fund Southwest Initiative Foundation recently awarded 16 grants totaling $400,000 through the Otto Bremer

Filed Under: Retaining Wealth Tagged With: Grants

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August 6, 2024

Southwest Minnesota Child Care Listening Sessions Summary Report

Child Care Listenting Sessions Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) is a dedicated partner in addressing the child care shortages in our region

Filed Under: Boosting Economic Mobility Tagged With: Child Care

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