On Sept. 15 The McPherson Education Fund will close its current grant round for McPherson School teachers. With the recent activity with the fund, we'd thought we share this story from 2011 that shows how the fund operates and it's importance to educators. Are you a...
Last week we got the chance to stop by McPherson College and check in on the yearly McPherson Highschool Debate camp. The cost of hosting the camp was offset in part to funding from the Edwin R. Stucky Debate Enhancement Fund. The camp serves as an...
The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) will be hosting a childcare training session on Aug. 17. The training addresses transforming challenging behavior and how gardening can be a fun experience. Where: MCCF Building (1233 N. Main in McPherson, KS) When: Aug. 17 | 8:30 a.m. to 12:30...
Today marked the beginning of the Ketcherside Arts Symposium. The event, attended by teachers from all over the state, aims to provide a learning experience for teachers to take back to their classrooms. [gallery ids="5727,5720,5721,5722,5723,5724,5725,5726,5728,5729,5730,5731,5732,5733,5734,5735,5736"]...
In July of 2019 a piece of the documentary 'Americart 2019' was filmed in McPherson County. The film, showcasing the creative ability of the American heartland, was brought to the county in part to a $2,500 grant from the McPherson County Community Foundation. The film...
The McPherson County Community Foundation has been apart of many things over the years. From capital campaigns for childcare facilities to grants for restoking fish ponds, MCCF can do it all. This is why we want to take a look back at the many programs...
At first glance, you may think of charitable giving as mostly an individual act. Certainly, most of the time, the actual money or asset that constitutes the charitable donation comes from a single person, couple, or entity. Beyond that, though, it likely makes sense to...
*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...
If you’re a business owner, odds are you already give back to your community. Like many charitably-minded people, your business likely sponsors events, makes in-kind donations, and donates cash to favorite organizations. Many local business owners work with the McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) to give...