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22 Jan Medical assistance funds offer relief

Posted at 15:45h in News

Investing in community dreams also means being there when neighbors face unexpected hardship. Through partnerships with fund holders and local organizations, the McPherson County Community Foundation has established several funds to assist individuals dealing with serious illnesses and health challenges. These funds play an important role...

15 Jan From Ideas to Impact: MCCF Celebrates 25 Years With “Dream” Grants

Posted at 15:44h in News

The McPherson County Community Foundation is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a special round of “Dream” grants, open from Jan. 15 to Feb. 15, along with a series of community celebrations across the county. To commemorate 25 years of community-based impact, MCCF will award up to...

15 Jan Foundation Files: Foundation reaches goal on Establishing Match (Jan. 2002)

Posted at 15:23h in News

The McPherson County Community Foundation turns 25 this year. To mark this milestone, the foundation will be sharing stories and moments from the past 25 years that helped shape its work and impact across McPherson County. This opening piece looks back at a pivotal moment in...

08 Jan MCCF Shifts Match Week to Fall, Combines Events Into Countywide Match Month

Posted at 15:47h in News

The McPherson County Community Foundation has announced a change to its annual countywide matching event. This year, MCCF’s Match Week will move from its traditional spot during the first week of March to the fall of 2026. At the same time, the foundation will combine its...

08 Jan New Fund: Utility Aid Fund

Posted at 15:21h in News

The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) has established the McPherson County Utility Aid Fund to help local residents avoid utility shutoffs and weather financial emergencies. Created in partnership with Churches United in Ministry, the fund responds to a growing community need left by the Operation Warmth...

18 Dec Holiday Funds

Posted at 16:32h in News

It’s the holiday season, and we wanted to share a few of the funds that are spreading cheer in our community: Blue SantaBlue Santa, operated by the McPherson Police Department, helps provide gifts to families in need. This year, the program served 53 children from 14...

18 Dec Phone, Keys… Charitable Giving?

Posted at 15:15h in News

Just as you check your pockets before heading out the door, now is a good time to double-check your charitable giving goals. If the end of the year has come up fast and you are considering a last-minute donation to help offset your 2025 taxes,...

11 Dec Foundation hosts Childcare Mentor Mixer

Posted at 15:31h in News

Last Saturday the McPherson County Community Foundation hosted their first mentor mixer for local area childcare provider. Through childcare zones, MCCF has been able to partner with Haley Pavlovich from Christ Kids to develop a 12 month mentoring program. At these mixers participating providers come together...

11 Dec Foundation Releases $34,800 in December

Posted at 14:52h in News

The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for December 2025. This cycle the Foundation released over $34,800 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from three different community funds. McPherson County General Grants Night to Shine - $2,000 We're planning...

11 Dec Foundation Seeks Volunteer Tax Preparers

Posted at 14:23h in News

The McPherson County Community Foundation is seeking volunteers to help complete tax returns of McPherson County residents in 2026. These volunteers would be participants under the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The VITA program primarily serves: People who generally make $67,000 or less Fixed...