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Relief Fund Supports Wadena Residents Displaced by Fire

The Initiative Foundation has partnered with community leaders to establish the Wadena Fire Recovery Fund following a 12-unit apartment fire on Sunday night that killed… Read More

Five Join Initiative Foundation Board of Trustees

The Initiative Foundation is pleased to announce that Tracy Bertram, Hara Charlier, Larry Dietz, Hudda Ibrahim, and Justin Jahnz have been appointed to its board… Read More

Trombley Named Vice President for Community

The Initiative Foundation is pleased to announce Amy Trombley as its new vice president for community. Trombley brings a wealth of experience in community development,… Read More

Foundation Awards Nearly $400,000 In Fourth Quarter

The Initiative Foundation and its Partner Funds delivered 125 grants during the fourth quarter of 2024 totaling $397,000. Initiative Foundation Partner Funds during the fourth… Read More

Foundation Welcomes Mboutchom in Community Role

The Initiative Foundation is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Mboutchom has joined the team as clean energy and community resiliency program officer. Mboutchom will lead… Read More

Eight Graduate From Mille Lacs Enterprise Academy Class

The Initiative Foundation is celebrating the graduation of eight entrepreneurs who are dedicated to building their homegrown business ideas in the Mille Lacs area. These… Read More