Preston Area Community Foundation

04/27/2026

A project we were proud to be a part of. 🩵 This an excellent example of collaboration!

04/19/2026

We have another grant deadline coming up soon! We look forward to seeing what amazing projects we can help fund in the Preston-Fountain area!
Download an application here: https://smifoundation.org/preston/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/11/PACFGrantApplication2023.docx

04/13/2026

Thank you Fillmore County Journal for the great coverage of our amazing night of community!

04/08/2026

✨ Thank You for an Incredible 19th Annual Dinner and Auction!

We are beyond grateful to our amazing community for coming together and helping us raise over $20,000 in just one night! Your generosity and support will make a lasting impact in our area.

A heartfelt thank you to:
❇️All of our donors – individuals and businesses in the Preston and Fountain communities – your contributions make everything we do possible.
❇️Our inspiring speakers – Rev. Kristine Hertsgaard Kincaid with Christ Lutheran Church, Benya Kraus with SMIF, and Dave & Christi D**e with Beneath the Badge – for sharing your stories and insights.
❇️Charles Aug, our fantastic emcee – for keeping the night moving and providing plenty of laughs in between.
❇️Marc Prestby, our auctioneer – for keeping the bidding lively and fun!
❇️Branding Iron – for hosting such a wonderful event.
❇️Scheevels – for providing the sound equipment that made everything run smoothly.
❇️Our dedicated board members – for all your hard work behind the scenes.
❇️Dan Christianson and F&M Community Bank – for generously matching funds and helping us make our impact even greater!
❇️To anyone we may have forgotten---THANK YOU!

Together, we’ve shown the true power of community. We can’t wait to continue this momentum and make an even bigger difference in the months ahead! 💛

04/07/2026

What a powerful message. Thank you to all those who attended. It was a great evening of community! 🩵

There is no feeling quite like coming home!

Tonight, we spoke in Preston, Minnesota. While it was a very abbreviated version of our usual presentation, it felt like the most complete one yet.

Fillmore County is where Dave spent 18 years of his career—it’s where the roots were planted and the stories began. Standing on that stage tonight wasn’t just about sharing a message; it was about looking into the eyes of the very community members who fill the pages of our book.

To the Preston Area Community Foundation: Thank you for having us and for your tireless work supporting your community. You remind us all what community is truly about. We are honored, we are humbled, and we are so grateful for Dave to have the opportunity to come back “home” where it all began!

04/06/2026

🎉We hope you’re ready for a fun night up on the “hill with a view”!

😮 We’ve got close to 40 silent auction items to bid on plus some amazing live auction items like sourdough for a year, flowers for a year, dirt work and more!

💰 Bring your cash and checkbook!

🍻🍷Social Hour starts at 5pm! See you soon!

04/06/2026

😊 Today is the day! We can’t wait to see everyone!

03/30/2026

🎊 One week to go!

❇️ Please drop off your silent auction items this week at F&M Community Bank or message us for pick up.

🎟️ A few tickets are still available at F & M Community Bank for the Annual Dinner and Auction!

03/17/2026

If you’re looking for an easy way to give back to your community consider this opportunity. We are now accepting silent auction donations for our Annual Dinner and Auction. You can drop them right off at F & M Community Bank or please send us a message and we can arrange a pick up. Thank you to everyone who helps make this such a success each year! 👏🏻

03/06/2026

🎉 ONE MONTH TO GO! 🎉
We’re officially just ONE month away from the Preston Area Community Foundation Annual Dinner & Auction! Mark your calendars for April 6th — it’s going to be an incredible night of community, fun, and giving back.

Don’t forget to grab your tickets at F&M Community Bank before they’re gone! 🎟️

We can’t wait to see you there and celebrate all the amazing things happening in our community. 💙✨