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[caption id="attachment_7117" align="alignright" width="339"] McPhersons Proclamation of the Week of the Young Child[/caption] This week several cites across the county have proclaimed April 11–17 as the Week of the Young Child. Celebrated nationwide, the week is an annual event sponsored by the National Association for the Education...

[caption id="attachment_7105" align="alignright" width="369"] Last year the McPherson Senior Center received a grant to address needed flooring changes in multiple rooms in their facility.[/caption] One of the strengths of community foundations is the ability to support many different kinds of organizations. Through donor gifts, grant funding,...

The Kansas Health Foundation has a long history of supporting rural communities across the state. From helping establish community foundations to addressing food insecurity and other major health challenges, the foundation has consistently invested in programs that strengthen Kansas towns. In 2003, that commitment intersected with...

The McPherson County Community Foundation spent the past several weeks celebrating its 25th anniversary and investing back into the communities that make McPherson County special. To mark the milestone, the foundation opened a special round of “Dream Grants” from Jan. 15 through Feb. 15 and hosted...

[caption id="attachment_7092" align="alignright" width="361"] Canton Grant[/caption] This week, our team spent time in Canton, Galva, and McPherson as part of our community celebrations. At each event, foundation staff connected with residents, shared more about the foundation’s impact, and enjoyed snacks from local caterers. During the celebrations, MCCF...

The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) will host a grant writing seminar on Wednesday, April 15, from 12 to 1 p.m. at the MCCF office. This free session is open to McPherson County nonprofits and community groups that regularly apply, or plan to apply, for MCCF...

Last week, our team traveled to Moundridge Middle School to bring our youth philanthropy program to local fourth-grade students. The Voices in Philanthropy (VIP) program began in 2023 as a way to help young community members understand the importance of philanthropy and the role they...

[caption id="attachment_6604" align="alignright" width="317"] Camp Invention Scholarships have long been sponsored by the Children's Health Fund[/caption] For more than 20 years, the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Health Fund has helped support programs that shape the lives of children across McPherson County. Established in 2004 through a matching...

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. Since we are in the middle of scholarship season we'd...

This week, our team had the opportunity to spend time in Lindsborg as part of our community celebrations. At each event, foundation staff connected with community members and shared more about the foundation’s impact while guests enjoyed snacks provided by local caterers. During the events, MCCF...