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
Give Where You Live
Making a gift to support child care in Montevideo
When Glen and Jackie Herfurth came to Montevideo in 1961, the young couple had two small boys and a deep desire to make connections. After living in Minneapolis and traveling
Jones Family Redirecting the Light Fund, in Honor of Joan Foley
Twelve-year-old Jonathan Jones is extremely color blind. During Mrs. Joan Foley’s science class at Lakeview Schools (Cottonwood and Wood Lake), principal Scott Hanson, who is also color blind, brought a
Vibrant communities at every age: Dorothy and Ron Williams
Dorothy Williams is full of stories, appreciates history and loves people, especially seniors. She’s applied all those qualities to enriching life for older adults. The accomplishments of her 85 years
Rooted and growing in southwest Minnesota: Bob and Joanne Thurston
As a young boy living in the small farming community of Brewster and walking his show calves down the gravel roads of Nobles County, Bob Thurston knew he was destined
Lending a hand in Lake Benton
Lake Benton Area Foundation was founded in September 2006 after community philanthropists Lloyd and the late Barbara Amundson challenged each community in which they owned a bank to start a