Match Month is a trivial pursuit in Mitchell County
BELOIT – Match Month trivia on the Solomon Valley Community Foundation Facebook page and email marketing was educational fun for possible donors. People could email or comment with their guesses, […]
Riding lawnmower, dueling pianos put the fun in fundraising
GOVE – The Gove County Community Foundation raised almost $90,000, its highest amount yet, during its match month. The local gifts will be matched by $100,000 from the Dane G. […]
Hays center provides training for businesses, organizations
HAYS – The Management Development Center located at Fort Hays State University has a mission to help organizations and businesses be successful by developing managers and employees to effectively lead […]
Norton students taking care of business
NORTON – More than 80 Norton high school and junior high students presented businesses ranging from baking to automotive detailing in the Norton County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. High school participation […]
Cloud County foundation rewards donors
CONCORDIA – A new volunteer for the Community Foundation for Cloud County helped pound yard signs in the ground to promote the foundation’s work during Match Month. During December, Match […]
Video celebrates 25th year of Grassroots Art Center
LUCAS – When the Grassroots Art Center recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, a film was produced featuring Executive Director Rosslyn Schultz and several of the board members and volunteers who […]
Foundation finds plenty to love about Russell County
RUSSELL – The Russell County Area Community Foundation had its most successful match month ever with an “I Love Russell County” fundraising campaign. The foundation reached out to donors, businesses […]
Coffee and cinnamon rolls prove popular with donors
NORTON – A new event on Giving Tuesday provided potential donors to the Norton County Community Foundation with coffee and cinnamon rolls, as well as space for Foundation board and […]
Tri-State Show gains visitor’s center
BIRD CITY – A new collection has found its space, and for the first time, the Tri-State Antique Engine and Threshers Association has a main office on show grounds, as […]
Map of projects, Kendra the Elf all part of foundation’s success
ELLSWORTH – A map over the bar highlighting all the projects supported by the Smoky Hills Charitable Foundation in Ellsworth County has been an impactful way to remind potential donors […]
Wacky golf plays a part in foundation fundraising success
PHILLIPSBURG – Wacky golf and a Foundation Fete helped the Phillips County Community Foundation meet its goal of raising $50,000 in the month of October. The $50,000 in gifts to […]
Care facility in Stockton serves range of ages
STOCKTON – Grant funds purchased kitchen equipment for the new Solomon Valley Manor 30-bed facility in Stockton. The 24,000-square-foot licensed adult care facility will provide private rooms and bathrooms, which […]
Books mark special occasions at Phillipsburg Child Care Center
PHILLIPSBURG – Each child at the Phillipsburg Child Care Center received a book for his or her birthday, as well as a book for Christmas, from the center. Grant funds […]
Mankato museum undergoes mammoth improvements
MANKATO – Renovations and improved exhibits featuring mammoth fossils found in Jewell County are making the Jewell County Historical Society Museum more attractive to visitors. Grant funding covered the cost […]
New Hays hospital offers mental health treatment for children
HAYS – A child-friendly, safe, state-of-the-art environment is available close to home for Northwest Kansas children in need of help at a 32-bed psychiatric hospital and residential treatment center that […]
Worn copies of favorite books replaced at MLK Center
SALINA – Worn copies of favorite books were replaced, and new favorites were found from literacy training recommendations. Children who spend their days at the Martin Luther King Jr. Child […]
Veterans Memorial honors those who served from Cheyenne County
ST. FRANCIS – Two local veterans decided all Cheyenne County veterans should be honored in a memorial, and they worked to make the project a reality. The Cheyenne County Veterans’ […]
Senior center gets a facelift
RUSSELL – New energy-efficient windows and siding have given the Russell Senior Center a facelift. A Hansen Foundation grant paid for five new windows and steel siding, and a Russell […]
Bonuses help Almena child care staff
ALMENA – A third child care provider was hired for Mindy’s Magical Playhouse after the position had been unfilled for two years. The availability of a staff bonus gave the […]
Clifton-Clyde playground adds to the fun
CLYDE – The playground at the Clifton-Clyde Grade School added a little fun with equipment purchased through funding from the Hansen Foundation and TransCanada grants. Playground equipment was updated, edging […]