The MCCF board has approved the following grant awards from both the ‘Dream Fund’ and the David J. Nutt Fund: ‘Dream Fund’ awards: Offender/ Victim Ministries, INC Truancy Prevention Project: $8,100 McPherson Church of the Nazarene Teen Center: $4,000 VFW 2715 Office Flooring: $1,900 MCDS Green House Program: $10,000 David J....
Despite the recently-announced decline in 2022 charitable giving, we continue to hear inspiring stories from you and other fund holders and donors. We’re also hearing from more and more individuals and families who are not yet fund holders that they’re very interested in establishing a...
Over the years, you’ve probably taught your young children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews lessons along the lines of “share and share alike” and “better to give than to receive.” But how do you transition these lessons into more concrete instruction about charitable giving, without risking...
Why do people give? A recently-released report identified the primary tenets of generosity according to Americans: how they define it; what it means to them; where their generosity comes from; its importance to society and their expectations. The report also identifies different donor types and how...
The Moundridge Community Foundation (MCF), an affiliate of the McPherson County Community Foundation, has named their 2023 grant recipients. Each year the MCF board reviews applications submitted by organizations that operate in the Moundridge community. This year over $55,000 will be released to three organizations: Moundridge Recreation Commission Safety...
In recent years, universities and their donors have organized what are known as “NIL collectives” to develop revenue opportunities for college student athletes’ “name, image and likeness.” The NCAA approved its NIL policy on June 1, 2021, and during the first year of the policy...
Canton 2030 is community enrichment initiative stemming from the partnership of the City of Canton and K-State Research and Extension McPherson County. Listen in as Family and Community Wellness agent Chuck Laughlin explains the current priorities and reasoning of the initiative. To get involved with Canton...