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SUMMARY:Community is Recovery Barbecue
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to the Community is Recovery Barbecue. Enjoy live music\, free food and connecting with community! \n\n\n\nGuest speakers include Lisa King\, Assistant Director of Operations at Project Morning Star’s residential recovery facility and Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) with Unspoken Truth. She will be sharing experiences from her own mental health journey. \n\n\n\nSeptember is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month\, a time to raise awareness\, spread hope\, and spark meaningful action around one of the most urgent mental health issues of our time.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/community-is-recovery-barbecue/
LOCATION:Tegels Park\, 1960 Cottonwood Lake Dr\, Windom\, 56101
CATEGORIES:Sponsored Events
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SUMMARY:Identifying Bias Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Discover the “why” behind behaviors in this interactive workshop! Complete a brief assessment before the session\, then join Dr.  Shawn Moore as he unpacks archetypes and shows how recognizing bias can strengthen communication\, motivation\, and growth at work and home.  \n\n\n\nWho should attend? Anyone interested in understanding social dynamics and fostering stronger communities.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/identifying-bias-workshop/
LOCATION:Southwest Initiative Foundation\, 15 3rd Ave NW\, Hutchinson\, 55350\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Welcoming Week
DESCRIPTION:We provide funding and support for Welcoming Week celebrations in communities across our region as part of our membership in Welcoming America. Through Welcoming Week\, organizations and communities bring together neighbors of all backgrounds to build strong connections and affirm the importance of welcoming and inclusive places in achieving collective prosperity. \n\n\n\nThis year’s theme\, “Stories We Share” focuses on celebrating differences and spotting what we have in common. The theme recognizes that stories are a gateway to connection and understanding\, and a catalyst to shape our shared future. \n\n\n\nSearch Welcoming Week events
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/2025-welcoming-week/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T120000
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SUMMARY:5 Rules to Change Your Organization (and Your Life)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an online lunch-and-learn session lead by Jess Birken\, host of the podcast Charity Therapy and owner of Birken Law Office\, a firm dedicated to helping nonprofits. This session will last 1 hour\, including time for questions. The content is tailored for southwest Minnesota nonprofits. \n\n\n\nNonprofits and agencies can be slow to modernize. We’re behind many other sectors in things like adopting technology\, meeting consumer needs\, and savvy marketing. How do we stay relevant to our community? How do we serve others smarter? For some of us\, modernizing or trying new things can seem risky and intimidating – you don’t want to waste money on a failed experiment. What if you could design (or re-design) your nonprofit or your professional life to be more efficient\, pursue your mission\, and enjoy your work more? Join Jess Birken in this session to learn the 5 key rules you need to get there. \n\n\n\nWe are proud to host this online training\, because we know that strong nonprofits are essential to a thriving region where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. The session is free to attend\, but registration is required. A Zoom link will be sent prior to the session. If you have questions\, please contact Amy at amyb@swifoundation.org or (320) 552-2331. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHi\, I’m Jess Birken. I’m the owner of Birken Law Office. I help nonprofits solve problems so they can quit worrying and get back to what matters most – Their Mission. In my spare time I make videos\, courses and other materials that empower nonprofits to do things right. Using the right tools\, making the right connections and getting the right coaching is how we get stronger. I’m not like most attorneys\, I actually have an outgoing personality\, and I like to think outside the box. Let’s be real – most lawyers are boring. And most lawyers are smart people but lousy teachers. I have a masters in nonprofit management and enjoy teaching and coaching. Let’s make nonprofits better.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/23067/
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SUMMARY:Rural Voice: How Immigration Has Worked
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to live and thrive in rural Minnesota? The Rural Voice series\, hosted by MPR’s Keri Miller\, is coming to Foxhole Brewhouse in Willmar on September 8 to host a conversation about community renewal and immigrants putting down new roots.  \n\n\n\n\nDoors open at 5:00 p.m. with appetizers\n\n\n\nDiscussion from 6:00-7:30 p.m. with reception following\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/rural-voice-how-immigration-has-worked/
LOCATION:Foxhole Brewhouse\, 905 Hwy 71 NE\, Willmar\, Minnesota\, 56201\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Labor Day
DESCRIPTION:Southwest Initiative Foundation’s office building is closed in observance of Labor Day.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/2025-labor-day/
LOCATION:Southwest Initiative Foundation\, 15 3rd Ave NW\, Hutchinson\, 55350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Office Building Closure
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SUMMARY:Marshall Summer Social
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited! Our Summer Socials are free\, open-house style\, and include snacks and refreshments. Come to mingle with old and new friends\, and to learn updates about our work and local partnerships. All are welcome\, so bring a friend\, a colleague\, or your family! \n\n\n\n\nRSVP\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect\n\n\n\n\nThe event is from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Stop for a quick visit or stay for the whole event.\n\n\n\nA few brief remarks will be shared at approximately 5:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nConnect with neighbors\, talk with SWIF staff\, and share in (optional) fun activities. Kids are welcome!\n\n\n\nFind information about SWIF’s work in your communities\, including local community foundation partners\, upcoming events and opportunities\, business finance partners\, and more.\n\n\n\nShare your ideas for ways SWIF can partner with you and your community!\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Meghan at meghanl@swifoundation.org or (320) 326-8984.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/marshall-summer-social/
LOCATION:Wings Axe Company\, 100 W College Dr Suite #101\, Marshall\, Minnesota\, 55350\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tech Tips for Nonprofits - What I Use and How it Can Help You Too!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an online lunch-and-learn session lead by Jess Birken\, host of the podcast Charity Therapy and owner of Birken Law Office\, a firm dedicated to helping nonprofits. This session will last 1 hour\, including time for questions. The content is tailored for southwest Minnesota nonprofits. \n\n\n\nNonprofits have been slow to modernize. We’re behind many other sectors for things like adopting technology\, innovating\, and marketing. How can we be nimble\, modern\, and not blow the budget? For some nonprofit folks\, modernizing or trying new technology can seem intimidating. Jess Birken is convinced every nonprofit can leverage modern tools to improve their work environment without huge expense or technical know-how. \n\n\n\n\nTop 3 Takeaways of this Session: 1) Using modern technology can improve every nonprofit workplace and create happier staff and constituents 2) All nonprofits can modernize their office with easy to adopt tech tools 3) There are lots of tools you can use without knowing how to code.\n\n\n\n\nWe are proud to host this online training\, because we know that strong nonprofits are essential to a thriving region where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. The session is free to attend\, but registration is required. A Zoom link will be sent prior to the session. If you have questions\, please contact Amy at amyb@swifoundation.org or (320) 552-2331. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHi\, I’m Jess Birken. I’m the owner of Birken Law Office. I help nonprofits solve problems so they can quit worrying and get back to what matters most – Their Mission. In my spare time I make videos\, courses and other materials that empower nonprofits to do things right. Using the right tools\, making the right connections and getting the right coaching is how we get stronger. I’m not like most attorneys\, I actually have an outgoing personality\, and I like to think outside the box. Let’s be real – most lawyers are boring. And most lawyers are smart people but lousy teachers. I have a masters in nonprofit management and enjoy teaching and coaching. Let’s make nonprofits better.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/tech-tips-for-nonprofits/
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SUMMARY:Worthington Summer Social
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited! Our Summer Socials are free\, open-house style\, and include snacks and refreshments. Come to mingle with old and new friends\, and to learn updates about our work and local partnerships. All are welcome\, so bring a friend\, a colleague\, or your family! \n\n\n\n\nRSVP\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect\n\n\n\n\nThe event is from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Stop for a quick visit or stay for the whole event.\n\n\n\nA few brief remarks will be shared at approximately 5:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nConnect with neighbors\, talk with SWIF staff\, and share in (optional) fun activities. Kids are welcome!\n\n\n\nFind information about SWIF’s work in your communities\, including local community foundation partners\, upcoming events and opportunities\, business finance partners\, and more.\n\n\n\nShare your ideas for ways SWIF can partner with you and your community!\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Meghan at meghanl@swifoundation.org or (320) 326-8984.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/worthington-summer-social/
LOCATION:Forbidden Barrel Brewing Co.\, 900 3rd Avenue\, Worthington\, MN\, 56187\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hutchinson Summer Social
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited! Our Summer Socials are free\, open-house style\, and include snacks and refreshments. Come to mingle with old and new friends\, and to learn updates about our work and local partnerships. All are welcome\, so bring a friend\, a colleague\, or your family! \n\n\n\n\nRSVP\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect\n\n\n\n\nThe event is from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Stop for a quick visit or stay for the whole event.\n\n\n\nA few brief remarks will be shared at approximately 5:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nConnect with neighbors\, talk with SWIF staff\, and share in (optional) fun activities. Kids are welcome!\n\n\n\nFind information about SWIF’s work in your communities\, including local community foundation partners\, upcoming events and opportunities\, business finance partners\, and more.\n\n\n\nShare your ideas for ways SWIF can partner with you and your community!\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Meghan at meghanl@swifoundation.org or (320) 326-8984.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/hutchinson-summer-social/
LOCATION:RiverHouse Kitchen + Drinks\, 122 Main St S\, Hutchinson\, Minnesota\, 55350\, United States
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