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Nancy poses for a group photo at our Hope is Brewing social hour in Willmar.

January 6, 2026

Nancy Fasching marks 25 years at SWIF

We’re celebrating our longest-serving employee, Nancy Fasching! For 25 years, Nancy has been an integral part of our grantmaking. Nancy joined

Filed Under: Stories Tagged With: Grants

Glencoe Area Community Foundation Advisory Board Members present a check for the new pickleball courts.

January 5, 2026

Glencoe Area Community Foundation pitches in for pickleball

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America Maybe 2026 is your year to hop on the trend, if you haven’t already! Chances are good there’s

Filed Under: Retaining Wealth, Stories Tagged With: Community Foundations, Grants

A group of board members and staff pose with the Tyler ARea Community Foundation grant award for Avera Tyler.

December 2, 2025

Tyler Area Community Foundation grant to hospice gives comfort and care

Grant Used to Support Hospice Patients With a grant from the Tyler Area Community Foundation, Avera Tyler and Avera@Home Southwest Minnesota were

Filed Under: Retaining Wealth, Stories Tagged With: Community Foundations, Grants

Veterans enjoy a free lunch at the Chippewa County Fair Veterans Day alongside family and friends.

November 3, 2025

Honoring veterans in Chippewa County

Minnesota Veterans More than 15,800 veterans live in Southwest Minnesota. To honor and recognize the service of local veterans, Chippewa County

Filed Under: Retaining Wealth Tagged With: Community Foundations, Grants

Trained volunteer leaders Elaine and Carolyn show off the back of their blue shirts.

September 30, 2025

Time to socialize and exercise at Winsted SAIL classes

SAIL Classes It’s 10 a.m. on a Friday, and Carolyn Barr is decked out in a bright blue and white T-shirt with matching striped headband. She’s

Filed Under: Building Resilient Communities Tagged With: Grants

Clara City Ambulance Service operates with a crew of 24 volunteers, who are posed in front of the ambulance.

September 26, 2025

Grant for lifesaving training in Clara City

Clara City Ambulance Service Ashlie Wubben has been an EMT for 10 years and on Clara City’s ambulance crew for 5 years. A decade of experience

Filed Under: Retaining Wealth Tagged With: Community Foundations, Grants

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