You’re invited! Our Summer Socials are free, open-house style, and include snacks and refreshments. Come to mingle with old and new friends, and to learn updates about our work and local partnerships.
Southwest Minnesota
Bird Island-Olivia Community Foundation supports students
Students attending BOLD High School in Olivia are experiencing extra support at school this winter thanks to grants made by the Bird Island-Olivia Community Foundation. The foundation granted a total of $6,075 in fall 2024, including $2,500 for the Care Closet.
Connecting Our Kids to the Region
This weekend, I’ll be celebrating my daughter’s college graduation from Minnesota State University-Mankato. I’m so proud of her for the time and hard work she’s put into her education and
Our Food Shelf Project
If you walked into our office this week, you’d see a HUGE collection of food in our lobby. Since 2008, we as staff have personally collected food and cash to
Have you checked out Keys to the City?
Have you watched Pioneer Public Television’s Keys to the City: Solving the Mystery of Big Success in Small Towns? In June, Southwest Initiative Foundation—along with Little Falls-based Initiative Foundation and Fergus
Another “Wow!” Week
A number of recent experiences have left me with that “Wow!” feeling again. I’ve spent a lot of time on the road recently—connecting with colleagues across the U.S. attending the
