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30 Jul

Posted at 15:50h in News

[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,...

30 Jul

Posted at 15:25h in News

[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...

23 Jul

Posted at 16:24h in Donor News

"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...

23 Jul

Posted at 16:20h in News

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,...

23 Jul

Posted at 15:56h in News

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...

23 Jul

Posted at 15:11h in News

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...

16 Jul

Posted at 15:59h in Donor News

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...

16 Jul

Posted at 15:17h in News

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...

16 Jul

Posted at 13:57h in News

[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...