Flood relief funds opened at Southwest Initiative Foundation
HUTCHINSON, Minn.— To address needs resulting from severe flooding in southwest Minnesota, Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) has established the Windom Flood Relief Fund in partnership with its community affiliate the Windom Area Foundation, the Jackson Flood Relief Fund in partnership with its community affiliate the Jackson Area Community Foundation, and the Southwest Minnesota Flood Relief Fund. These emergency funds will help those affected by the high water with financial assistance related to long-term recovery in Windom, Jackson and SWIF’s southwest Minnesota region.
Individuals who want to contribute to the Windom Flood Relief Fund can give online; by mailing a check payable to “Windom Flood Relief Fund” to the Windom Area Foundation, PO Box 351, Windom, MN 56101; or by dropping off a check at Bank Midwest, 245 9th Street, Windom.
To support the Jackson Flood Relief Fund, donors can give online or by mailing a check payable to “Jackson Flood Relief Fund” to the Jackson Area Community Foundation, PO Box 91, Jackson, MN 56143.
Donations to the Southwest Minnesota Flood Relief Fund can be made online; by mailing a check payable to “Southwest Minnesota Flood Relief Fund” to 15 Third Ave NW, Hutchinson, MN 55350; or contact SWIF Vice President of Community Impact Nancy Fasching by calling (320) 484-9104.
Donations to the Windom Flood Relief Fund, Jackson Flood Relief Fund and Southwest Minnesota Flood Relief Fund are tax deductible.
Following heavy rainfall across Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz declared a state of emergency, with water reaching “uncontrollable levels” and creating severe damage to property in several areas.
“Times like these are a reminder of how fragile we are, but how powerful coming together can be to help a neighbor or be on the receiving end of support,” Fasching said.
Donations to the Windom Flood Relief Fund, Jackson Flood Relief Fund and the Southwest Minnesota Flood Relief Fund will be made available to those affected by this natural disaster through an application process. For more information, contact Fasching by calling (320) 484-9104 or email Nancy.
About Southwest Initiative Foundation
Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) is a nonprofit community foundation connecting people, investing in ideas and building communities to create a southwest Minnesota where all people thrive. Since its founding in 1986, SWIF has distributed more than $115 million through its grantmaking and business finance programs.