Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF)

When you support SWIF, you support our vision of a region where ALL people thrive. Where we have a dream that anyone can fully participate in their communities. Where neighbors support each other. Where our youth can see a vibrant future. Where our aging population has meaningful connections. Where Main Street has diverse entrepreneurs and warm spaces to gather. A HOME we love. A HOME worth investing in.

We’ve been thinking about rural wellbeing and what it means to thrive in southwest Minnesota. What comes to mind is who is truly at the heart of it all: our neighbors. The people in our communities who call southwest Minnesota “home” and are working hard and leading efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of the people in their towns – they are what make our region special. At Southwest Initiative Foundation, we know the importance of helping build resilient communities, and we’re proud to support rural wellbeing.

To help strengthen our communities to do good work together, we recently awarded nearly $60,000 in grant funding to 17 partners across the region who provide a strong foundation for youth to develop essential skills and resilience, foster thriving communities by empowering them to prioritize mental wellness, and create a sense of belonging through collaborative projects that bring people together. And that's just a single grant round made possible with your support of our mission. Imagine the countless other stories we could write with your continued generosity.

Will you join us in creating a healthier, more resilient southwest Minnesota where all people can thrive? Your generosity matters and empowers us to help meet the needs of our rural communities. Together we thrive. 

Thank you for choosing Southwest Initiative Foundation and investing in southwest!