There’s exciting news to share regarding a local match for the Pipestone Area Community Foundation endowment fund. The foundation had original match dollars from SWIF still available for gifts to
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Growing Home Circle Stories
Ten years ago, we created what we call the Growing Home Circle. This is a special way for donors to support all of the work that we do—from business lending
Investing in Others
Since 1886, Citizens Bank has been a pillar in the Hutchinson community. Since the early 1960s when Irvin J. Burich assumed a majority interest and became the Bank’s third president, his family has, too. Now,
Gasser Family: Teaching to Contribute
Steve and Beth Gasser combine an active family life with owning a business, and still find plenty of time to get involved with their community. Beth is from Canby and attended Southwest Minnesota
Siebenand Siblings: Inheriting the Farm
The Family Shoe Store was a mainstay in downtown Madison for decades. Owner Chic Siebenend, an outgoing entrepreneur and family man, moved from Arlington, Minn., in 1943 with wife Marie
Logan Family: Sharing Philanthropy
At just under 3-years-old, Jack Thomas is Southwest Initiative Foundation’s youngest Growing Home Circle member. He is joined by his sister Molly and cousins Scott and Samuel Griebel and Audrey and Lucile Burger,
