Sensing growing needs in the community as people were getting laid off and businesses were closing in April, Benson Area Community Foundation (BACF) worked quickly to distribute $51,400 of grants
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 own
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 wheels that’s steered by the
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 this year! Because of you, we can respond
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 statues to honor community
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
