When “back to school” enters your vocabulary, you know the rest of the year will go by in a flash! That’s why it’s important to check in on your charitable goals for 2026 before fall gets into full swing. Otherwise, you may find yourself scrambling...
August is here, and if your year has been anything like ours, it has flown by. As we head into the final months of the year, we have several opportunities to connect with the Foundation. We hope you'll add a few of these events to...
The McPherson County Community Foundation will host its first Regional Child Care Business Summit on Aug. 25, bringing together business and industry leaders to explore how childcare impacts workforce development and the long-term success of communities across the region. According to Child Care Aware of Kansas,...
Article by Lori Bower, Windom Community Resident About 50 people gathered Monday evening to celebrate the unveiling of a new community mural along Main Street in Windom. The mural was created through a partnership between the Windom Beautification Committee, artist and Little River art teacher Kaycee Sutter,...
If your fund or organization is participating in this year's Match Month, be sure to register for our first webinar on Match Month preparation. During the webinar, foundation representatives will share strategies and best practices they have seen lead to successful fundraising during matching campaigns,...
[gallery ids="7425,7426,7427,7428,7429,7430,7431,7432,7433,7434,7435,7436,7437,7438,7439,7440,7441"] The McPherson County Community Foundation hosted the 13th annual Norene Ketcherside Art Symposium and Teachers Workshop on July 30 and 31 at the McPherson Opera House, welcoming Kansas educators for two days of professional development focused on arts integration and concept-based learning. This year's theme,...
[caption id="attachment_7418" align="alignright" width="300"] The Lindsborg Outdoor Workout Park was completed with the help of a grant from a David J. Nutt Fund Grant. The park provides a free option for those interested in physical fitness.[/caption] One of the strengths of a community foundation is its...
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." — John Lennon You’ve certainly heard that well-known quote. But have you thought about it in the context of your charitable giving? It’s common to create a charitable giving plan during a particular season...
Over the years, the McPherson County Community Foundation's matching events have grown significantly through larger matching pools, more participating organizations, and longer giving periods. One thing, however, has remained the same: the Foundation's commitment to investing in the future of McPherson County's nonprofit organizations. This year,...
Last year, the McPherson County Health Department received a $10,000 grant through the McPherson County Community Foundation’s Mastermind McPherson County Grant cycle. The funding allowed MCHD to partner with Partnerships in Family Care and McPherson Medical and Surgical Associates to expand access to long-acting reversible...