Why serve on a local community foundation board? You can connect more deeply with your community and make good happen locally! Hear from advisory board members for the Bird Island-Olivia Community Foundation about why they volunteer.
Community Foundations
Glencoe Area Community Foundation pitches in for pickleball
Pickleball courts are popping up across our region, many supported by our community foundation partners. This year, Glencoe Area Community Foundation granted $2,000 to the City of Glencoe for new pickleball courts and equipment.
Tyler Area Community Foundation grant to hospice gives comfort and care
With a grant from the Tyler Area Community Foundation, Avera Tyler and Avera@Home Southwest Minnesota were able to update a hospital room for hospice patients. Improvements include fresh paint, new artwork, a comfortable sofa sleeper for family members to stay close to loved ones, and a lift chair for patients who are able to sit up.
Darwin community celebrates Twine Ball 75th
The late Francis Johnson started creating what would become Darwin’s famous Twine Ball 75 years ago. The Darwin Community Legacy Foundation is spearheading the recognition of 2025 as a milestone year, in partnership with the city of Darwin.
Member Impact Fund invests in southwest Minnesota
Five of our community foundation partners received generous matching grants totaling $250,000 through a partnership between local financial institutions and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines). This funding is part of a broader $20 million initiative aimed at strengthening affordable housing and community development efforts across Minnesota.
Local partnerships make waves in Balaton
This summer’s pier replacement at Lake Yankton is an outstanding example of how collaboration can turn challenges into success for rural communities. By combining resources, generosity, and a shared love for their town, the Balaton Area Community Foundation and its partners made sure summer fun could continue uninterrupted.
