Serving to improve west central Minnesota through funding, programs, and technical assistance. The West Central Initiative aims to create a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable world, starting in west central Minnesota. They value neighborliness, generosity, empowerment, and trend-testing, believing in the power of interconnectedness for the region's long-term viability and the importance of collective action for the common good.
The Deloris Barnack Kenner Fund is dedicated to continuing Deloris Barnack Kenner's legacy of supporting education. Having been a nurse for 50 years after growing up and schooling in the Perham area, her commitment lives on through this fund. It is designed to support educational initiatives, reflecting her lifelong mission.