Sensing growing needs in the community as people were getting laid off and businesses were closing in April, Benson Area Community Foundation (BACF)
Annual Reports
Supporting child care providers during COVID-19
With 14 kids in her care, Jane Hovey puts in 11 hours over two shifts each weekday as a family-based child care provider in Atwater. When she had her
Grocery store on wheels builds bridges in Worthington
One small trailer filled with food is bridging the gap between people, knowledge, cultures and much more in Worthington. It’s World Mart, a store on
2020 Annual Impact Report – Southwest Initiative Foundation
History shows that southwest Minnesota is resilient and full of caring, committed people—including you. Thanks to our donors for supporting our work
Dawson’s gnome-maker drawn to community service
Loren Femrite was minding his own business as a carpenter in Dawson when he was gnome-inated to take on an important task: crafting the annual gnome
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
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
Rooted and growing in southwest Minnesota: Bob and Joanne Thurston
As a young boy living in the small farming community of Brewster and walking his show calves down the gravel roads of Nobles County, Bob Thurston knew
2019 Annual Report
Ensuring our next generation succeeds This issue of Looking Forward, Giving Back celebrates Phase I of Grow Our Own, a 10-year commitment by our
Ensuring our next generation succeeds
The latest issue of Looking Forward, Giving Back celebrates Phase I of Grow Our Own, a 10-year commitment by our Board of Directors to create
