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Abdifatah Mohamed stands next to a banner for the Willmar nonprofit Community Connector Services.

October 16, 2024

Welcoming Week in Willmar with Abdifatah

Local community leaders and volunteers reflect on Welcoming Week Abdifatah Mohamed is the executive director of the Willmar nonprofit Community

Filed Under: Building Resilient Communities Tagged With: Belonging, Leadership

Suree sits in a group at a craft table and holds up a paper rainbow during Welcoming Week in Worthington.

October 16, 2024

Welcoming Week in Worthington with Suree

Local community leaders and volunteers reflect on Welcoming Week Suree Sompamitwong was born in Thailand and moved to the U.S. when she was 7 years

Filed Under: Building Resilient Communities Tagged With: Belonging, Leadership

A group photo of Together we are Glencoe volunteers at Welcoming Week in Glencoe.

October 16, 2024

Welcoming Week in Glencoe with Kerry

Local community leaders and volunteers reflect on Welcoming Week Kerry Ward and her family are lifelong residents of Glencoe. Kerry is a Community

Filed Under: Building Resilient Communities Tagged With: Belonging, Leadership

Pictured are Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) staff Missy Maiers with her son, Jayden; Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Schools Superintendent Joel Baumgarten; Little Stangs Learning Center Director Desiree Becker; outgoing SWIF board member Kathy Wehking; and SWIF staff Scott Marquardt and Nancy Kaping.

August 28, 2024

Kathy Wehking completes 6 years of board service with Southwest Initiative Foundation

Local grant to Little Stangs Learning Center designated in honor of Wehking’s volunteer service BUFFALO LAKE, Minn.— Kathy Wehking is retiring

Filed Under: Stories Tagged With: Leadership

Seven people stand indoors, smiling and holding a large ceremonial check. Among them is Abdirizak Mahboub, recognized for his board service; some wear business attire, one is in a white lab coat. Framed artwork hangs on the wall behind them.

August 19, 2024

Abdirizak Mahboub completes 6 years of board service with Southwest Initiative Foundation

Local grant to CentraCare Willmar Cancer Center designated in honor of Mahboub’s volunteer service WILLMAR, Minn.— Abdirizak Mahboub is retiring

Filed Under: Stories Tagged With: Leadership

Seven adults stand indoors in front of a sign reading Jefferson Learning Center. In recognition of Patricia Dols board service, one man receives a check from a woman; everyone is smiling. A screen in the background displays Willmar Community Education.

July 26, 2024

Patricia Dols completes 11 years of board service with Southwest Initiative Foundation

Local grant to Willmar Early Childhood Initiative designated in honor of Dols’ volunteer service WILLMAR, Minn.— Patricia Dols is retiring from the

Filed Under: Stories Tagged With: Leadership

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