Southwest Initiative Foundation is helping support the individuals, families, businesses, organizations and communities in our region who are
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Celebrating the life of our colleague and friend Greg Jodzio
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our colleague and friend Greg Jodzio. Our team will remember Greg for his smiles, jokes, caring ways and
Seeking social entrepreneurs in southwest Minnesota for expanded Initiators Fellowship
HUTCHINSON, Minn. – Social entrepreneurs in Southwest Initiative Foundation’s (SWIF) region who want to tackle a social challenge and pursue
Standing with our Asian American and Pacific Islander Community
Southwest Initiative Foundation believes that dignity and belonging are core human values. We stand against all forms of hatred, racism and
New Granite Falls business serves up good old-fashioned fun
GRANITE FALLS, Minn. – More than five years in the making, Taste in Time soda fountain and sandwich shop opened its doors in downtown Granite Falls
New Windom business a stepping stone to better mental health
WINDOM, Minn. – Kerstin Cooley has opened a private counseling practice in her hometown area with help from Southwest Initiative Foundation’s (SWIF)
The Power of One – a virtual forum
Every kid is one caring adult away from being a success story. For 35 years, Southwest Initiative Foundation has been part of writing southwest
Thanks to Jodi Maertens for her leadership in youth and family programs
This month, Jodi Maertens will leave her position as our Youth & Family Officer to expand a small business – 507 Five Zero Seven LLC – she started
Startup Reinvention reshapes 2021 for small business owners
Four small businesses in southwest Minnesota are starting 2021 with a new game plan thanks to Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) and Startup
Hate has no home here in southwest Minnesota
After witnessing the violence perpetrated in our nation’s capital, I’m filled with the urgent need to confront the troubling facts emerging in the
