What’s your story of belonging in southwest Minnesota? We all have one, and woven into it are the reasons we came, or stayed, or left — but still
Annual Reports
Estate gift means farmland can keep growing and giving back
Every farm has a story. Neil Kruse wants to see the next chapters for his family’s farm keep the rhythms of planting and harvest, machinery rumbling
Vibrant Communities: Aging well in rural
Support from Prairie Five Community Action Council and funding from the Paul and Alma Schwan Aging Trust Fund of Southwest Initiative Foundation help
Caring adults make a difference for our kids
We believe that all southwest Minnesota kids are our kids, and that now, more than ever, our kids need us to provide connection, care and
Benson Area Community Foundation’s rapid COVID-19 response
Sensing growing needs in the community as people were getting laid off and businesses were closing in April, Benson Area Community Foundation (BACF)
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
