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SUMMARY:Focus Forward: Nonprofit Office Day in Windom
DESCRIPTION:Take a break from the daily demands of your desk and dedicate a day to the work that matters most.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFocus Forward: Nonprofit Office Days offers nonprofit professionals a calm\, focused workspace\, opportunities to connect with peers\, one-on-one technical assistance (TA) with Propel Nonprofits\, and a lunch and learn session designed to inspire new ideas and practical strategies. Learn more about the lunch and learn session and the TA appointments. \n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is closed. Questions? Contact Khou Lor\, Community Development Officer\, at khoul@swifoundation.org or (320) 583-6579. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\n9:00 a.m. Doors open\n\n\n\n9:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Work time and optional TA appointments with Propel Nonprofits\n\n\n\n11:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Lunch\n\n\n\n12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Lunch and learn session: Board Engagement Strategies\, presented by Propel Nonprofits\n\n\n\n1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Work time and optional TA appointments with Propel Nonprofits
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/focus-forward-nonprofit-office-day-in-windom/
LOCATION:Windom Community Center\, 1750 Cottonwood Lake Dr\, Windom\, Minnesota\, 56101
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T090000
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SUMMARY:Focus Forward: Nonprofit Office Day in Granite Falls
DESCRIPTION:Take a break from the daily demands of your desk and dedicate a day to the work that matters most.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFocus Forward: Nonprofit Office Days offers nonprofit professionals a calm\, focused workspace\, opportunities to connect with peers\, one-on-one technical assistance (TA) with Propel Nonprofits\, and a lunch and learn session designed to inspire new ideas and practical strategies. Learn more about the lunch and learn session and the TA appointments. \n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is closed. Questions? Contact Khou Lor\, Community Development Officer\, at khoul@swifoundation.org or (320) 583-6579. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\n9:00 a.m. Doors open\n\n\n\n9:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Work time and optional TA appointments with Propel Nonprofits\n\n\n\n11:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Lunch\n\n\n\n12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Lunch and learn session: Board Engagement Strategies\, presented by Propel Nonprofits\n\n\n\n1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Work time and optional TA appointments with Propel Nonprofits
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/focus-forward-nonprofit-office-day-in-granite-falls/
LOCATION:The YES! House\, 726 Prentice St\, Granite Falls\, MN\, 56241\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T183000
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SUMMARY:The Willmar Project at The Little Theatre Auditorium
DESCRIPTION:Experience an evening where art\, story\, and community come together with The Willmar Project at The Little Theatre Auditorium. This community‑centered theatre project features staged readings of the original verbatim play Willmar\, created from interviews with 100+ participants from East African\, Latin American\, and white communities in the area. Before the show\, enjoy food from local restaurants along with a Community Jam session led by Purpose Artisans. Stay after the performance for a facilitated group conversation. \n\n\n\nFood + Music starting at 6:30 p.m.Performance begins at 7:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nTickets available at the door\, or reserve your seats in advance. This event is open to all. Pay-what-you-wish donations accepted. \n\n\n\nFunding for this project was provided in part by the Southwest Initiative Foundation.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/the-willmar-project-at-the-little-theatre-auditorium/
LOCATION:Little Theatre Auditorium\, 24 Central Ave E\, New London\, Minnesota\, 56273
CATEGORIES:Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T133000
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SUMMARY:The Willmar Project at Community Connector Services
DESCRIPTION:Experience an evening where art\, story\, and community come together with The Willmar Project at Community Connector Services. This community‑centered theatre project features staged readings of the original verbatim play Willmar\, created from interviews with 100+ participants from East African\, Latin American\, and white communities in the area. Before the show\, enjoy food from local restaurants along with a Community Jam session led by Purpose Artisans. Stay after the performance for a facilitated group conversation. \n\n\n\nFood + Music at 1:30 p.m.Performance begins at 2:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nTickets available at the door\, or reserve your seats in advance. This event is open to all. Pay-what-you-wish donations accepted. \n\n\n\nFunding for this project was provided in part by the Southwest Initiative Foundation.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/the-willmar-project-at-community-connector-services/
LOCATION:Community Connector Services\, 436 Litchfield Ave SW\, Willmar\, Minnesota\, 56201
CATEGORIES:Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T190000
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SUMMARY:The Willmar Project at Brau Performing Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:Experience an evening where art\, story\, and community come together with The Willmar Project at the Brau Performing Arts Center\, located in the Willmar Senior High School. This community‑centered theatre project features staged readings of the original verbatim play Willmar\, created from interviews with 100+ participants from East African\, Latin American\, and white communities in the area. Before the show\, enjoy food from local restaurants along with a Community Jam session led by Purpose Artisans. Stay after the performance for a facilitated group conversation. \n\n\n\nFood + Music starting at 7:00 p.m.Performance begins at 7:30 p.m. \n\n\n\nTickets available at the door\, or reserve your seats in advance. This event is open to all. Pay-what-you-wish donations accepted. \n\n\n\nFunding for this project was provided in part by the Southwest Initiative Foundation.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/the-willmar-project-at-brau-performing-arts-center/
LOCATION:Brau Performing Arts Center\, 2701 30th St NE\, Willmar\, Minnesota\, 56201
CATEGORIES:Sponsored Events
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SUMMARY:The Willmar Project at Spurs Bar & Grill
DESCRIPTION:Experience an evening where art\, story\, and community come together with The Willmar Project at Spurs Bar & Grill. This community‑centered theatre project features staged readings of the original verbatim play Willmar\, created from interviews with 100+ participants from East African\, Latin American\, and white communities in the area. Before the show\, enjoy food from local restaurants along with a Community Jam session led by Purpose Artisans. Stay after the performance for a facilitated group conversation. \n\n\n\nFood + Music starting at 3:30 p.m.Performance begins at 4:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nTickets available at the door\, or reserve your seats in advance. This event is open to all. Pay-what-you-wish donations accepted. \n\n\n\nFunding for this project was provided in part by the Southwest Initiative Foundation.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/the-willmar-project-at-spurs-bar-grill/
LOCATION:Spurs Bar & Grill\, 313 4th St SW\, Willmar\, Minnesota\, 56201
CATEGORIES:Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T073000
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SUMMARY:40th Anniversary Celebration: Kandiyohi County
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited!\n\n\n\nCome celebrate Southwest Initiative Foundation’s 40th Anniversary by enjoying breakfast at Pink Apron Bakery. \n\n\n\nThis is a come-and-go event. Stop by when you can to say hello to SWIF staff\, connect with neighbors and community members\, and check out our loan client\, Pink Apron Bakery\, in Spicer. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP to help us plan\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email Meghan Laffen or call (320) 326-8984.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/40th-anniversary-celebration-kandiyohi-county-2/
LOCATION:Pink Apron Bakery\, 202 Progress Way\, Spicer\, Minnesota\, 56288
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SUMMARY:40th Anniversary Celebration: Meeker County
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited!\n\n\n\nCome celebrate Southwest Initiative Foundation’s 40th Anniversary by enjoying lunch at the Litchfield Area Recreation Center. \n\n\n\nThis is a come-and-go event. Stop by when you can to say hello to SWIF staff\, connect with neighbors and community members\, and check out the Litchfield Area Recreation Center in Litchfield. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP to help us plan\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email Meghan Laffen or call (320) 326-8984.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/40th-anniversary-celebration-meeker-county/
LOCATION:Litchfield Area Recreation Center\, 900 N Gilman Ave\, Litchfield\, Minnesota\, 55355
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SUMMARY:40th Anniversary Celebration: McLeod County
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited!\n\n\n\nCome celebrate Southwest Initiative Foundation’s 40th Anniversary by enjoying appetizers and a beverage at The Wine Lounge. \n\n\n\nThis is a come-and-go event. Stop by when you can to say hello to SWIF staff\, connect with neighbors and community members\, and check out our loan client\, The Wine Lounge\, in Hutchinson. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP to help us plan\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email Meghan Laffen or call (320) 326-8984.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/40th-anniversary-celebration-mcleod-county/
LOCATION:The Wine Lounge\, 8 Main St N\, Minnesota\, 55350
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T090000
DTSTAMP:20260331T142021Z
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SUMMARY:40th Anniversary Celebration: Renville County
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited!\n\n\n\nCome celebrate Southwest Initiative Foundation’s 40th Anniversary by enjoying breakfast at Sweet Spot Bake Shop. \n\n\n\nThis is a come-and-go event. Stop by when you can to say hello to SWIF staff\, connect with neighbors and community members\, and check out our loan client\, Sweet Spot Bake Shop\, in Fairfax. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP to help us plan\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email Meghan Laffen or call (320) 326-8984.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/40th-anniversary-celebration-renville-county/
LOCATION:Sweet Spot Bake Shop\, 11 Park Street S\, Fairfax\, Minnesota\, 55332
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T000000
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SUMMARY:2026 Memorial Day
DESCRIPTION:Southwest Initiative Foundation’s office building is closed in observance of Memorial Day.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/2026-memorial-day/
LOCATION:Southwest Initiative Foundation\, 15 3rd Ave NW\, Hutchinson\, 55350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Office Building Closure
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