Our vision is a southwest Minnesota where all people thrive.
We believe our communities are strongest when all people can fully participate in our region’s opportunities. Southwest Minnesota is home to a strong entrepreneurial spirit, safe communities, high-quality schools and early childhood supports, and high civic participation and volunteerism. We know we have work to do in ensuring all southwest Minnesotans experience real inclusion, equity and access to opportunities.
We put our mission – connecting people, investing in ideas and building communities – into practice every day to make this vision a reality.
Our Values
Our work can look different from one program, partnership or place to another. Our organizational values guide our work and ensure we bring the same care and commitment to every interaction.
Grow Our Own
Too many southwest Minnesota kids aren’t getting the best start to life because of socioeconomic status, community wealth, familial situations, race, ethnicity, English proficiency and other factors. Working with friends and partners, in 2016 we launched a 10-year commitment to “Grow Our Own,” closing the opportunity gap for our kids and their families.
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