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SWD received $120,000 from the Shumaker Foundation for the years 2023–2026. The Foundation's  support has been instrumental in sustaining Community Impact  work during a critical period of growth and community need. 

The funding of $100,000 was instrumental in -

• Reducing barriers to opportunity for individuals historically excluded from economic advancement. 

• Strengthened local workforce pipelines by preparing motivated, skilled, and job‑ready candidates.

SWD gratefully acknowledges the $150,000 awarded by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation through the Building Capacity Grant for the year 2025. This investment has been instrumental in strengthening our organizational infrastructure during a pivotal period of growth and increasing community demand. We hired two extra staff members and created an impact team.

The Kauffman Foundation’s investment in capacity building has had a transformative effect on SWD’s ability to operate strategically, sustainably, and with the level of excellence our mission populations deserve.