When it comes to old buildings maintenance and repair are key to their preservation. Words the McPherson Opera House are all to familiar with. The Opera House, built in 1889, closed for operation in 1983 after almost 100 years of operation. Later that decade, thanks mostly...
*Story thanks to Smoky Valley High School* Smoky Valley High School has been recognized by the National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project for its exceptional contributions to energy education and sustainability. This prestigious acknowledgment highlights the school’s commitment to fostering environmental awareness and empowering students to...
It’s graduation season, and that means education may be on your mind! The McPherson County Community Foundation can help you make a difference in the lives of young people by funding education. Certainly establishing a scholarship fund at the Foundation is one way to accomplish...
A donor-advised fund is one of many types of funds you can establish at the McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF). Field-of-interest funds, designated funds, unrestricted funds, and scholarship funds are also popular and can make a big difference in the community while also fulfilling your...
Volunteers are the lifeblood of many non-profits across the country, those who are willing to commit their time to accomplishing good for their community. In Kansas and McPherson County volunteering is as common as windy days. According to AmeriCorps Kansas ranks 8th in the country...
[gallery ids="5578,5579,5580,5581,5582,5583,5584,5585,5586,5587,5588,5577,5576,5575,5574,5573,5572,5571,5570,5569,5568,5567,5566,5565,5564,5563,5562"] McPherson, KS - The McPherson County Community Foundation has announced the recipients for their 2023-24 scholarship cycle. Over 40 scholarships were released to high school seniors across the county from 24 funds totaling $31,150 in financial aid. 2024 Recipients: Bob Hooper Basketball Scholarship – $1000 Reanna Eilrich Byers...
[gallery ids="5549,5550,5551,5552,5553,5554,5555,5556,5557,5558,5559,5560,5548"] Last week the Lincoln Elementary Chess program held their end of school year celebration. The program has long been supported by the McPherson Scholastic Chess Club fund here at the Foundation. Grants from the fund have often gone towards the procurement of supplies, including...
Over the last week we’ve had plenty of chances to present our ‘Big Check’ to a few of our April Grant recipients. We also took the opportunity to talk them about the importance of their upcoming projects. If you missed it: We've already posted this on our...