In the summer of 2012, McPherson County welcomed six students from Northern Ireland as part of the Ulster Project, an initiative aimed at building bridges between Catholic and Protestant teens from Northern Ireland. During their stay, the students experienced life in a small American town...
Whether you’ve supported a fund at the McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF), established your own fund, or are considering whether to get involved, it’s important to know that the team at MCCF keeps a watchful eye on tax law changes that could impact your plans...
Recent online discussions have raised concerns about the future of Meals on Wheels and Friendship Meals programs provided by Everfull in several Kansas counties, including McPherson County. The South Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging (SCKAAA) has officially canceled its contract with Everfull, ending the...
This week, the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF), based in Alexandria, Virginia, hosted its annual STEM-focused camp, Camp Invention. The weeklong, hands-on program engages students entering grades K–6 in activities centered around science, technology, engineering and math. Camp Invention is one of more than 1,500...
As individuals, families, and businesses get more involved in charitable giving, it’s not uncommon to become overwhelmed with all the options for supporting favorite charities. Plus, it can be hard to know what really makes a difference. The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) is here to...
Starting July 1, the interface for both our grants and scholarship management systems will be updated. While the core functionality will remain the same, we understand that any change to a system can impact your workflow. Below are answers to some common questions to help...
The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) Board of Directors held its annual retreat Wednesday, participating in a four-hour session designed to strengthen board engagement and deepen understanding of the foundation’s operations and potential impact. As part of the retreat, board members explored hypothetical community crisis...
The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for June 2025. This cycle the Foundation released over $195,000 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from four different community funds. McPherson County Community Foundation General Grants: McPherson Senior Center –...
“Philanthropist” is a big word that often conjures up images of the ultra-wealthy making big donations to charities, especially when people like Bill Gates have been in the headlines lately. But the definition is much broader than that. Merriam-Webster defines “philanthropist” as “one who makes...
[gallery ids="6573,6575,6576,6577,6578,6579,6580,6582,6581"] Last Thursday the McPherson Opera house hosted a performance of the opera show Staggerwing. The show, presented by Opera Kansas, celebrates Wichita's legacy of innovation in flight. The show honors the 1936 Bendix Trophy victory of Louise Thaden and Blanche Noyes and aviation pioneers...