
“Just one more story!” heard at Citizens Clubhouse
COLBY — Lots of new books arrived, and children from infants to preschoolers at Citizens Clubhouse loved
The Dane G. Hansen Foundation is committed to providing opportunities for the people of Northwest Kansas to enjoy the highest possible quality of life. Fulfillment of our mission is predicated on three specific goals:
• Strengthening and supporting our communities
• Creating an environment for growth
• Increasing economic opportunities
We will advance our mission by investing in the areas of:
• Education
• Health Care
• Economic Development
• Community Social Services & Security
• Conservation & Environment
• Arts & Culture
• Community Beautification
COLBY — Lots of new books arrived, and children from infants to preschoolers at Citizens Clubhouse loved
SALINA — When new books were purchased for the Martin Luther King Jr. Child Development Center in
GOVE — The 2021 Grow Gove County effort exceeded any previous match month fundraising for the Gove
A foundation grant covers a portion of the costs incurred by the Ronald McDonald House of Wichita
QUINTER — Staff at Tender Hearts Child Care Center weren’t just surprised with longevity bonus checks, they
HAYS – A remodeled space provides a warm, comfortable environment for children to begin the healing process
SALINA – Dean Evans Stadium and two softball fields at Salina South High School now have turf
BELOIT – The giving spirit was strong in Mitchell County for the 2021 match month effort by
QUINTER — When a new order of books arrived, children were so eager to hear the stories
BELOIT – Students are learning about technology career opportunities in the area that may interest them as
CONCORDIA – More than $51,000 was raised during match month for the Community Foundation for Cloud County,
QUINTER — Even the infants at Tender Hearts Child Care Center are enjoying new Montessori manipulatives, puzzles
HAYS – Unsafe and damaged equipment was replaced with a fun, new playground that makes recess at
ATWOOD – A peer mentoring program and a new basketball court are among new offerings of the
The Summer Training Option of Rural Medicine, or STORM, program continued a 27-year track record of success
ELLSWORTH – After receiving a new shipment of books, children at the Smoky Hill Child Care Center
ST. FRANCIS – A project downtown is being supported by young and old, as older residents appreciate
GOODLAND – Remodeling the Engineering Technology’s Advanced Manufacturing Lab at Northwest Kansas Technical College are being exposed