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30 Oct S.T.E.M. summer camp scholarship application now open

Posted at 16:27h in News

McPherson, KS – High school sophomores and juniors in McPherson County have an exciting opportunity to participate in a hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, summer camp experience hosted by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott Arizona. Through the Jill Larson S.T.E.M Educational Fund, two McPherson County...

30 Oct Foundation Scholarship Process Opens Nov. 15

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MCPHERSON, KAN. ---- The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) regular and adult learning scholarship application processes will officially open on Nov. 15, 2025. Requirements of scholarships will vary, but applications will be accepted from all graduating students or adult learners in McPherson County. The final...

23 Oct McPherson County Expands Early Childhood Care Through State Grant

Posted at 16:15h in News

The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) is proud to announce the successful completion of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and All in for Kansas Kids Child Care Zones grant. Between June and September, McPherson and Marion County added 17 infant slots and 18...

16 Oct Inman Community Foundation Update:

Posted at 10:54h in News

It’s been a busy few weeks for the Inman Community Foundation and we want to take this opportunity to share a few updates on our annual grants and of course Match Week 2025… Match Week Results A few weeks ago, we wrapped up the Inman Community Foundation...

09 Oct Foundation releases $63,000 in Oct.

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The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for October 2025. This cycle the Foundation released over $63,520 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from three different community funds. McPherson County General Grants Kansas Learning Center for Health -...

09 Oct Community Baby Shower to Support New and Expecting Parents

Posted at 16:17h in News

McPHERSON — The McPherson County Community Baby Shower will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at Eisenhower Elementary School. The event is free and open to the public. Now in its third year, the Community Baby Shower gives new and expecting families...

09 Oct Galva Community Fund Established With $252,000 Endowment

Posted at 14:53h in News

GALVA — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) has announced the final total for the Galva Community Fund Match Week. Through community donations and matching contributions from anonymous supporters, the campaign raised $52,013.17. This brings the Galva Community Fund’s beginning endowment to just over $252,000. The...

03 Oct Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk Photos

Posted at 08:40h in News

Last weekend we hosted our annual Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk. The walk, aimed at bringing awareness to the growing issue, also hosted many booths from organizations who provide mental health resources. [gallery ids="6818,6819,6820,6821,6822,6823,6824,6825,6826,6827,6828,6829,6830,6831,6832,6833,6834,6835,6836,6837,6838,6839,6840,6841,6842,6843"] ...

03 Oct Elementary Students Award Grants Through VIPs Program

Posted at 08:17h in News

The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) is proud to announce the recipients of grants awarded through its Voices in Philanthropy (VIPs) program. The initiative is designed to introduce McPherson County youth to the power of philanthropy and community impact. For 2025, every fourth-grade student at Soderstrom...

18 Sep Childcare Zones Grant Provides Technology Update for Licensed Centers

Posted at 16:54h in News

Child care providers in McPherson and Marion counties will soon have access to new technology funding thanks to the recent Child Care Zones award. The funding will support the purchase of computers and tablets, allowing providers to take full advantage of Brightwheel and Playground, child care...