Resident Engagement at Highland Apartments
The Highland Apartments are creating holistic, healthy opportunities to support low income, elderly and disable residents. Cookbooks, painting classes and Let’s Go Fishing events have been done in the past. This past summer, the Vision 2040 grant will fund busing to the Minnesota Arboretum and tickets to the Stingers games. PROJECT GOAL In 2019, the […]
Ideas for Random Acts of Kindness
One of Vision 2040’s pillars is inclusion. We believe in making the Willmar Lakes Area an inclusive and welcoming community for all its residents no matter the difference. It is our wide diversity that makes our region what it is and gives us the sense of pride to call it home. Showing a community member […]
#TogetherWeKan Rise Up
Inspired by the idea that in challenging times, our community will rise to the occasion and together we KAN (for Kandiyohi County) support each other and thrive. We’re looking for your help to support the small businesses in our community that are the building blocks that make us who we are. Purchase your #TogetherWeKan Rise […]
The Spotlight Theatre Workshop Performs The Little Mermaid
The Spotlight Theatre Workshop strives to create theatre experiences for all ages and abilities allowing for community engagement and connections. Engagement is at the foundation of Vision 2040’s action plan to improve the Willmar Lakes Area. The grants provided were utilized as part of a July 2020 performance of The Little Mermaid with local youth […]
Stories of Hope: A Disney Staycation!
Our family is a military family of 6. We have 4 boys, ages 9, 7,5 and 3. Daddy is a soldier in the U.S. Army and we are living and stationed at Fort Bragg, NC and have been for the past 2 years. We are many states away from any extended family after many years […]
Love Your Health: Family Fun Night
Join us for a fun filled night for the whole family! The Willmar Lakes Area Vision 2040 Health & Wellness focus area is hosting a Family Fun Night at Kennedy Elementary School in Willmar! A FREE light meal, learning, exploring, healthy freebies, and community resource booths are all here just for you. Enjoy movement and […]
The Power of a Fun Run
Vision 2040 has had the opportunity to help fund some incredible projects around the Willmar Lakes Area. The 2019 Fun Run Series, created by the Miles4Mentors organization, shines as an example of these impactful projects. Miles4Mentors has successfully sponsored or held free, family friendly events that encourage children of all backgrounds to enjoy healthy outdoor […]
Rialto Revisited Movie Events
2019 proposed a good opportunity to offer classic and family friendly movies in different avenues. The grant money from Vision 2040 allowed for the New London Little Theatre to try new and fun events with the community. Spring In January, February and March of 2019, one classic movie was played once a month on Sundays. […]
City of Spicer’s Beautification Project
Vision 2040 is proud to be one of the sponsors of the Spicer Beautification Project. The Spicer Beautification Committee has sponsored several art projects over the past 10 years: “Poles Gone Wild”, “Chairs Gone Wild”, “Fish Gone Wild” and the most recent “Artists Gone Wild”. PROJECT GOAL Fifteen local artists from the Spicer and greater […]
WHAT’S YOUR BIG IDEA?
This summer Willmar Lakes Area Vision 2040 will host an Idea Works Event. This event will bring together community members who can share their ideas to make our communities better and collaborate on how to implement these ideas through resources, tools and funds. This event will be fun, creative and welcoming to all across Willmar […]
Train Your Trainer
Tenants throughout the Willmar Lakes Area have been empowered to better maintain their homes and develop trust and communication with their landlords. This program has developed emerging leaders with diverse backgrounds and improved the quality of life for tenants throughout Kandiyohi County. The Willmar Area Vision 2040 Housing Subcommittee sponsored a RentWise tenant education Train […]
13 Ways to Kill Your Community
This sarcastic approach to making our communities a better place is May 16th, 2019! Mark your calendars to join us at one or both of these events — and bring your friends, family and colleagues! Noon Presentation Noon – 1:30pm | Willmar Conference Center | Willmar, MN There’s no charge to attend this event! An […]
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