Over the last several years, communities across the country, including our own region, have faced moments of enormous challenge—from natural disasters and economic uncertainty to housing shortages and growing mental health needs. Increasingly, our team is talking with donors and fund holders about how their...
[caption id="attachment_6612" align="alignright" width="410"] Camp Invention, hosted in McPherson KS, provides stem learning in a hands on and engaging fashion.[/caption] As we move into the summer months, programs and activities for kids will be taking place across the county. If you’re looking for ways to keep...
The Moundridge Lions Club has completed the first of two 25th Anniversary Grants awarded to the community of Moundridge. The grant helped the group acquire a grill that can be used to provide food at community events. The grill will make its debut this weekend at...
[caption id="attachment_7285" align="alignright" width="225"] Volunteers help finish the pedestrian bridge on the Meadowlark Trail. The trail re-opened in April[/caption] The Meadowlark Trail held its grand opening in April of this year, establishing a well-built 12-mile trail between the cities of McPherson and Lindsborg. The trail has...
For many couples, charitable giving is deeply personal. Whether supporting a favorite nonprofit, establishing a donor-advised fund, or including charitable gifts in an estate plan, philanthropy often reflects shared values built over many years together. But when a marriage ends, questions can arise about what happens...
[caption id="attachment_7249" align="alignright" width="417"] The Troy Miller 'Field of Dreams' was completed in 2024. The project received funding from the David J. Nutt Fund to make the field playable in competition.[/caption] One of the strengths of a community foundation is its ability to support many different...
The word “philanthropy” comes from Greek roots, meaning, quite simply, a love of humanity. It’s a big word—but at its heart, it reflects something very personal: the desire to help others, strengthen community, and make a difference in ways that matter to you. For some people,...
[caption id="attachment_5514" align="alignright" width="331"] Carrie Brock, Owner of Carrie Brock Clinical Therapy Services, utilized her loan to help open her doors in 2024. Her services helped address mental health needs within the county.[/caption] The McPherson County Community Foundation has reopened applications for potential loans through its...
The McPherson County Community Foundation has announced the addition of a new reverse scholarship to the McPherson County Professional Recruitment (CPR) program. The new tiered scholarship is designed to support individuals who plan to move, or have recently moved, to McPherson County for employment. Funding may...
Even if you are new to charitable giving, you’ve likely discovered that there’s no single “right” way to approach making a difference. That’s not only normal—it’s a strength! Recent research reinforces what many donors already know intuitively: generosity looks different for everyone. Indeed, more than...