Willmar Area Community Foundation

06/19/2026

Our offices are closed today in honor of Juneteenth. We will reopen for regular business hours on Monday, June 22.

05/27/2026

WACF is proud to help make this even possible. Head over to Roosevelt School on Saturday afternoon and connect with our partners!

🧠💚 Join Us for the Mental Health Awareness Community Event! 💚🧠

Come enjoy a day of community, wellness, support, and family fun!

📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
⏰ 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Roosevelt Elementary School

✨ Event Highlights:
• Mental health resources
• Family & youth activities
• Bounce house for kids 🎈
• Music & community engagement
• FREE food
• Community booths & support services

A special thank you to our amazing sponsors and partners for helping make this event possible:
Medica Health Plans, PACT for Families Collaborative, Willmar Area Community Foundation, Southwest Initiative Foundation, Woodland Centers, City of Willmar, Minnesota, Purpose Artisans, Midwest Medical and Rehabilitative Services

Please share this flyer with friends, family, and the community. We look forward to seeing everyone there! 💚

05/21/2026

It’s time! Time to register for another summer of fun and healthy activity for your child with Miles 4 Mentors! We ❤️watching all of our kids running through Robbins Island and downtown and are so pleased to be part of it.

Registration is now open for the upcoming Miles 4 Mentors Fun Run Series, featuring a fantastic lineup of family-oriented events suitable for local children. Early registration is recommended, as participants in grades K-5 who register by May 24th will receive a complimentary event t-shirt. Secure your spot today by visiting Miles4Mentors.org/events/. We look forward to welcoming you to the 2026 season!
Willmar Area Community Foundation

05/19/2026

WACF encourages all Kandiyohi County residents to help shape the economic and community development priorities with our partners Mid-Minnesota Development Commission on Thursday. Attend in person, via Zoom or if you cannot, complete their quick online survey (link in comments). We need to give the feedback so they can mobilize plans, secure funding and help us build the places we want for our future together!

Kandiyohi County, We Need Your Input on the Future of Our Region!

MMDC is inviting residents, businesses, community leaders, and stakeholders to participate in an upcoming Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) public input session in Willmar.

Community input helps identify priorities and opportunities related to:
• Housing Growth
• Workforce Development
• Business Support
• Infrastructure Improvement
• Childcare Access
• Community Vitality

Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce
1700 Technology Drive NE, Willmar, MN

Thursday, May 21

9:00 AM – In Person
12:00 PM – Virtual
3:00 PM – In Person

No registration is needed for in-person sessions. Virtual attendees can register using the QR code or the link below.

If you are interested in the future growth, workforce, housing, and long-term success of Kandiyohi County, we encourage you to attend the session most convenient for you and help ensure local perspectives are part of the conversation.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987333586254?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/24/2026

It’s International Heritage Festival Day!! Come on out to the Willmar Civic Center from 5:30-7:30 tonight to enjoy fun, entertainment and food samples from around the world representing the places we come from. Doors open at 5:00 and programming begins at 5:30.

WACF is proud to be a sponsor of this event and help on the Planning Team.

04/09/2026

Come join us and see the future of entrepreneurship in real time!
WACF is an Investor in this class and acts as the fiscal agent to make the class possible.

🗓️One month away! 🗓️