This week, the McPherson High School Debate team held its annual debate camp, giving students an opportunity to learn more about debate and prepare for the upcoming season of competition. The camp serves as an introduction to debate for some students while helping more experienced debaters...
At the McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF), we are honored to work with many families across multiple generations. Quite frequently, parents and grandparents share with us their hopes of passing along to the next generation more than just financial assets. They want to pass along...
Strong partnerships are at the heart of the McPherson County Community Foundation's (MCCF) mission. By working alongside donors, nonprofit organizations, and fund holders, the Foundation helps make giving simple while providing the tools and support organizations need to focus on serving their communities. One organization that...
[caption id="attachment_6828" align="alignright" width="300"] The Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk, held every year in Nov., was initially established as a Community Coalition initiative.[/caption] Some of the biggest improvements in a community begin with people simply gathering around a table to talk. That's the idea behind the...
At the McPherson County Community Foundation, we work with a wide range of donors who want to support favorite charities and causes they care about. Sometimes we meet with individuals and families who have already begun their charitable giving journey by establishing a donor-advised fund...
Last year, the Moundridge Community Foundation awarded a $6,600 grant to help the Moundridge Food Pantry renovate its exterior entrance. The Moundridge Food Pantry operates out of the Moundridge Senior Center. While the Senior Center's main entrance is clearly marked, the food pantry entrance had previously...
We have an update on the 25th Anniversary Grants awarded to communities across McPherson County. Today, we're highlighting two grants awarded in Inman, totaling $2,500. Gone Fishing The first grant helped the Inman Lions Club purchase fish to stock the pond for the annual Inman Fishing Derby,...
The McPherson County Community Foundation is continuing its Mastermind McPherson County initiative this summer by replacing its community survey process with a series of public focus groups across the county. Launched in 2023, the initiative was created to help the foundation align its grantmaking with needs...
[caption id="attachment_7361" align="alignright" width="395"] Rendering of the proposed Cradle to Crayons Kitchen[/caption] TOPEKA – Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced that the Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded $4.13 million in Community Service Program tax credits to support fundraising efforts for 24 nonprofit...
[caption id="attachment_7357" align="alignright" width="364"] Changes made to the Grant Application Portal include visuals to improve opportunity identification.[/caption] The McPherson County Community Foundation has reopened its grant application process and announced several changes that will take effect with the new grant year beginning July 1. The foundation's regular...