David C. “Pat” McFarland Jr. was a steadfast member of the Marshall community, whose thoughtful and generous estate planning will impact generations to come. In Pat’s estate plan, he included bequests that left three cash gifts to Southwest Initiative Foundation. Each bequest created an endowment fund that carries his name and supports organizations close to his heart: St. James Episcopal Church, Prairie Home Hospice, and Friends of the Orchestra, all in Marshall.
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Meet Neighbors’ Needs with the FoodShare March Campaign
The Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign brings together organizations, businesses, faith communities and individuals to help keep 300 food shelves in Minnesota stocked throughout the year. You can help by donating to your local food shelf during the month of March. You might also consider signing up if there are open volunteer roles there.
Mining for Joy at Rock Ranch: Dan and Marie LaRock
Dan and Marie LaRock are celebrating the five-year anniversary of Rock Ranch, the charitable organization they co-founded after years of dreaming and planning. Founded in 2016 in Hills, Rock Ranch
Kern’s Christmas Cash spreads cheer in Worthington
The late Kern Schwartz was Worthington’s unofficial Secret Santa for years, anonymously giving away cash during the Christmas holiday through the Worthington Police Department. The tradition he started with his
Darwin community dedicates new Veterans Memorial
Darwin community members came together to dedicate their new Veterans Memorial this fall. Its black concrete pillars face west with plaques inscribed to honor the five branches of the United
2021 Annual Impact Report
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 hold this