Grants for Greater Good

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce their Mastermind McPherson County grant awards from October 2024, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

Canton-Galva – Canton-Galva site Council – $9,500 Matching

The beautification project aims to enhance its role as the heart of the community, as it’s often the first stop for many visitors and its prominently visible from the highway. By revitalizing the school’s exterior with new landscaping, we create a more welcoming and visually appealing environment for both the school and the communities.

MIDC – Industrial Recruitment Readiness Analysis – $10,000

MIDC has a promising proposal from a leading international site consultant agency. This proposal includes a 1.5-day site visit and workshop with our Board to familiarize the consultants with our industrial portfolio of properties. During this visit, the consultants will also meet with stakeholders to discuss and provide counsel on McPherson’s economic development strategy

McPherson County Health Department – Reproductive Freedom: Expanding Access to Long-Acting Reversible Contraception – $10,000

It’s well-known that access to reproductive health has long been a challenge, and McPherson County is no exception. The Reproductive Freedom: Expanding Access to Long-Acting Reversible Contraception project aims to bridge the gap by providing access to Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC), which is often referred to as hormonal implants or intrauterine devices (IUD).

McPherson Main Street – Umbrellas on the Plaza – $3,100

McPherson Main Street would like to improve our community by reimagining spaces to create memorable, vibrant, and social gathering places for events.

Windom Lions Club – Windom Park Upgrades: Bathroom and Playground Enhancements – $10,000

Windom Lions Club and the Windom Church of Christ seek funding for placemaking at Windom Park, which is the gateway to our town.

Offender/Victim Ministries – McPherson County Truancy Prevention Project – $8,100

The purpose is to continue to support programming to use Restorative Justice practices (e.g. Truancy Neighborhood Accountability Boards [or NABs] and facilitated dialogues) to discover and address the challenges of each family of a truant student that are keeping their child(ren) out of school.

Inman Recreation – Inman After School Program – $5,000 Matching

The Inman Rec. Commission is working to provide after school care for Kindergarten to 6th grade from 3:30-6pm. Childcare is a need throughout every community, and is a need in Inman as there are only two certified daycares. These funds will give us start up funds for general monthly budget as well as funding for supplies, technology, and allow us to train our director of the program prior to the programs first day.

City of Lindsborg Recreation Department – Sidewalk at Swensson Park – $5,000

The purpose of this project is to provide the public access to key features within Swensson Park, the city’s central-most and well-loved park. There are currently no sidewalks to these features from the street, which can make it challenging for our patrons with physical challenges and those with strollers to access the park’s features.

The Inman Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards for October 2024, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

Inman Food Pantry – Shelving – $750

The Inman Food Pantry is sponsored by the Inman Ministerial Alliance. We would like to purchase 4 – 48″ w x 17″d x 72′ tall shelving units for this room. We are currently serving 35-50 people a month with food for their pantry needs.

Inman Parks Beatification – Children’s slide on hill – $2,000

Our project is to replace a very old and outdated metal slide that is on the hill at the park. We also want to add some artificial turf around the slide area to keep the area clean. This will also create another area for children’s play. My organization is fully capable of working on this project along with volunteers.

Inman High School Trap Team -Inman High School Trap Team – $250

We are the Inman High School Trap Team. This sports program does not discriminate between male and female, size, shape, race, being urban or rural but instead focuses on life skills. This project is operated by State and Nationally certified instructors/coaches to insure the safest possible environment for the development of these youth athletes.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from October 2024, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation, funded by the David Nutt Fund for Lindsborg.

City of Lindsborg Rec Department – Sundstrom Showtimes – $2,500

I would like to host community movie nights as part of a Recreation opportunity.

Lindsborg Cemetery Company – Elmwood Cemetery Equipment – $3,250

Elmwood Cemetery in Lindsborg is in need of a 3pt auger that will attach to our tractor for digging the graves for cremated remains.

City of Lindsborg Recreation Department – Sidewalk at Swensson Park – $5,000

The purpose of this project is to provide the public access to key features within Swensson Park, the city’s central-most and well-loved park. There are currently no sidewalks to these features from the street, which can make it challenging for our patrons with physical challenges and those with strollers to access the park’s features.

The Moundridge Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from their October cycle:

Moundridge Senior Center – New Flooring – $9,000

We are looking to replace the carpet in the entryway and dining room at the Senior Center. I have gathered bids from a couple of companies who would be possibly replacing the carpet for us.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards for October 2024, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

McPherson Middle School – Birthday Books at MMS – $1,000

We both want to celebrate our students and create a further love of reading by ensuring each student at MMS has at least one book of their very own.

McPherson Police Department – 2024 Police Appreciation Project and Event – $3,000

On Friday November 08, 2024, the McPherson Police Department chaplains and community will express our thanks for the service of those who serve with the police department, including their families.

Boy Scouts of America – McPherson County  Investment in  Character – $10,000

Our project includes several key initiatives: establishing a new Pack 117 and a new Sea Scout Ship, supporting existing Packs, Troops, and Crews, organizing a Special Community & First Responder Day Camp, assisting with membership costs, purchasing program books, and providing camp scholarships. Additionally, we will acquire equipment to support local units.

The Moundridge Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from their August cycle:

STEPMC – New Class/Recruitment – $7,500

We already have a presence in Moundridge, and we are in the process of hiring a coach from Moundridge to do work in Moundridge. This will help our Moundridge site grow because she will already have Moundridge connections. We have a new class starting in September, and we would like to recruit new people.

Habitat for Humanity – Matching Funds – $15,000

Matching funds to help building a Habitat House in Moundridge Kansas

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards for August 2024, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2715 – Kitchen door and storm door- $2,150

This area is used for community events used in the hall-it is a emergency door in the kitchen the door dose not block very easily it has been broken into in past & a patch Jon was done. It is seen from front of the Building. The storm door is used to lower window in door to put air in kitchen when cooking.

StepMC – Serving our increasing needs – $10,000

STEPMC has seen an influx of people come into our program last year and it is continuing this year as well. These are talented hard-working people who don’t have the correct tools or knowledge on how to break the poverty cycle.

Lindsborg Old Mill – Technology Needs and Upgrades – $6,500

Technology limits, however, are restricting us from our full potential. This request for technology improvements has 3 components: -Equipment and labor to allow an augmented reality (AR) tour of the Old Mill with interactive elements. -Replacement of an aging internet firewall for robust cybersecurity. -Replacement of an outdated inkjet printer with a color laser printer for cost savings and better efficiency.

The Moundridge Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from their June cycle:

Moundridge Elementary – School Wide Read – $1,525

For the 2024-25 school year we would like to have a School-Wide Read. We will be reading the book “Humphrey’s Pet Show Panic” by Betty Birney. If received, this grant will be used to buy a book for each family in our school, serve a meal at our family celebration event and buy supplies for a hosting a Pet Show for families to attend.

West Zion Mennonite Church  – Moundridge Youth Ministry Meals – $1,600

This program is part of Moundridge Youth Ministries (MYM), which is a ministry of Moundridge Associated Churches. We are requesting this grant to help cover the cost of meals.

Moundridge Historical Society – Replacement Laptop computer – $850

Our only computer is old and in need of replacement. It is so slow that it is almost unusable and does not support all the things we would like to do on it.

Moundridge Safe Routes to School – Walk, bike, roll to school 2024-2025 – $4,000

As we dream about next year we hope to have more adult-led walks and rides to school, enhance the crossing areas and designated bicycle routes, maybe purchase and install a permanent outdoor bike repair stand, or pay crossing guards or walking school bus drivers.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from the ‘Dream Fund’ for June 2024, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

CASA- McPherson – $6,000

CASA, A Voice for Children Inc would use this grant to help bring awareness to McPherson about CASA. We would be able to do community events, hold more trainings, provide more training materials to our current volunteers. Find more advocates to help with the needs of the children in the community.

McPherson Community Theatre – 2024 Summer Musical: The Lightning Thief – $6,000

McPherson Community Theatre (MCT) typically produces three programs per year: a summer musical, a summer theatre camp for youth, and a fall play.

McPherson YMCA – Family Aquatics – $6,000

We are looking to add some much needed updates to our equipment as well as general operating expenses. We would like to purchase new lifejackets, new water weights, water floatation belts, CPR masks, lifeguard swim suits, Chlorine.

McPherson YMCA  – Y-Kids Summer – $5,065

McPherson Family Y-Kids offers affordable childcare to families in McPherson. During the summer months we work to offer experiences to youth that they other wise would not have access to.

Wichita Littlest Heroes Wichita Littlest Heroes- McPherson Project- Hospital Bags – $5,000

This program’s primary goal is to bring light into the dark hospital hallways, and bring hope to families of kids fighting unimaginable medical hardships. WLH keeps track of Heroes in the hospital, Heroes at home battling sickness, or Heroes who have really just been having a rough time.

The Marquette Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from April 2024, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

Riverview Estates – Camera installation – $1,000

Riverview Estates is needing to  purchase cameras as are current  system is out of date and no longer  works. Riverview Estates needs this item as it helps keep staff and resident safe. It also adds another  measure of security that we need  at Riverview Estates.

The Moundridge Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from

Mercy Hospital – “Bring Them In”  helping the Next  Generation of Physicians in Moundridge – $5,000

This program combines tuition loan payback from KU with  matching funds from the  community. Mercy Hospital has  successfully participated in this program  before, and we would like to once again partner with the  City of Moundridge and the Moundridge Community Foundation

Swiss Mennonite Cultural & Historical Association – Base for Proposed sculpture Depicting  Swiss Volhynian Mennonite Influence in Kansas – $1,500

The Swiss Mennonite Cultural and Historical  Association (SMCHA) would  like to pay for the base of a proposed sculpture depicting the influence of Swiss  Volhynian Mennonites to Kansas.

Cradle to Crayons – Foundation study – $7,500

Cradle to Crayons Childcare,  the City of Moundridge, USD  423 and the Associated Ministries, seek to develop a new  child care center.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from April 2024, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation, funded by the David Nutt Fund for Lindsborg. These ‘Legacy’ grants are selected once a year.

Lindsborg Community Library – Library Construction and Remodeling  – $183,720

This project provides funding to transform the Library main entrance into a united library  space with access to the expansion  at 109 S. Main.

Bethany College – Anatomy Lab – $175,000

This project’s purpose is to renovate two spaces on the Bethany College campus to create  a new cadaver dissection program  and update space for additional  teaching laboratories.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from the ‘Dream Fund’ for April 2024, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

McPherson Police Department – McPherson Community First Responders Night – $2,800

In our effort to enhance first  responder and community relations, the McPherson Police Department annually hosts the McPherson Community First  Responders’ Night at Lakeside  Park, McPherson, Kansas.

Eisenhower School PTO – Playground Equipment – $5,000
EES PTO is raising funds to support  the purchase of one inclusive piece of playground equipment for EES.

Kansas Big Brother Big Sisters Serving – $7,500
Grant allows for the pairing on students with local mentors.

Lindsborg Community  Library- Library Building Project – $5,000
This specific component of the  larger Library Building project  proceeds with the next phase of  design and engineering work for  the approved library expansion  and remodel plan.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from April 2024, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation, funded by the David Nutt Fund for Lindsborg.

Midsummers Festival- Viking Reenactors- $600

USD 400 – Sound System for Forsberg Gym  – $6,615

After a visit from Brian Hopps from Hopps Sound, it has been recommended that we consider  investing in 4 speakers, a wireless microphone, and a lockable cabinet with a Bluetooth receiver.

Smoky Valley High School Shooting Team – Purchase of Oscillating Trap Machines  – $5,000

The Smoky Valley High School Trap  Team needs to purchase two oscillating trap throwing machines  for their trap shooting team.

Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center -Art & Technology  – $3,443

Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center (SVAFC) aims to better serve the community by adding modern  technology into its programming.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from the ‘Dream Fund’ for February 2024, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

Bluestem PACE – Muscle Scraping Therapy Equipment and Training – $5,000 matching
Funding will pay for muscle scraping therapy equipment and training for three staff in the Graston Technique (GT)

Central Christian College – AED project – $6,000
The goal of his project is to obtain funding that would allow for a portable AED to be onsite in each of the Residence Halls and primary operational facilities.

National Inventors Hall of Fame – Camp Invention Summer STEM Program – $4,500
A grant of $4,500 will make it possible for as many as 17 McPherson County students with financial needs to participate in the Camp Invention program during summer 2024.

McPherson College – Ceramics Workshop with Doug Casebear – $2,500
McPherson College Department of Art and Design is offering a unique opportunity for people interested in making ceramic work.
We will offer this opportunity to McPherson County schools first and then open it up to otheschools in our region.

McPherson Hospital – Electronic Medical Records System Replacement – $5,000
An Electronic Medical Record System (EMR) is the backbone of the hospitals operating. A transition to this EMR is an affordable ongoing option, however, upfront installation costs of $225,000 are required to begin. We are seeking grant/donations for this need.

McPherson Opera House Company – Window Restoration, Safety Preservation – $5,050
Our grand entryway window on the south side of the building and the west grand window within our ballroom are in disrepair. The framing around the windows is original and is no longer structurally sound. and reinstall the existing windows.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from February 2024, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation, funded by the David Nutt Fund for Lindsborg.

City of Lindsborg – Kancycle Bike – Share Program – $7,200
The purpose for this request is to continue the KANcycle Bike Share program in Lindsborg, a program that continues to gain popularity throughout the community since it began in mid-2023.

Lindsborg Swedish Folk Dancers – Equipment updates – $3,845
We would like to use the money to update the refrigeration system that we use in our Dala Van that allows maximum access to the foods that we serve to the public during events The system that we currently use does not maintain consistent temperature that meets the KDHE requirements for perishable foods.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from the ‘Dream Fund’ for December 2023, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

McPherson Community Theatre – McPherson Community Theatre Fall Show- Clue– $1,750

McPherson Community Theatre (MCT) we are asking for grant funds to help offset the cost of recorded music and sound effects and the fees of the production staff.

Moundridge Historical society – Farm implementation display lot upgrade– $1,600

We would propose to create a solid pad of crushed/compacted asphalt and slurry sealed surface and place placards describing each implement for heightened accessibility and lowered maintenance.

Community Thanksgiving – Community Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners– $1,000

We provide a free, hot meal traditional for the holidays for all members of our McPherson community with no regard to income, gender, race religion, or income.

Valley Hope Foundation – Valley Hope of Moundridge Gym Annex– $10,000

This grant will fund the transformation of the room into a functional gym.

USD #418 – McPherson High School Illustrator Certification– $1,575

This project would provide an opportunity for MHS graphic design students enrolled in graphic design project management to take an industry certification test at the end of the school year in Adobe Illustrator.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from December 2023, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation, funded by the David Nutt Fund for Lindsborg.

Scout Troop 120 – Bethany Lutheran Scout Troop camping supplies – $10,000

The purpose of this project will be to purchase new tents and camping equipment to be used by the members of Troop 120 and also Cub Scout Pack 3120.

MELC-Ministries – KICK Funding for supplies and food – $7,500

This free program involves volunteers from across the community as kids are chaperoned to BLC or MELC to play, learn a Bible story, learn a craft or skill, and enjoy a meal with their families in community

Lindsborg Community Library – Library Building Project: Nonfiction Mobile Shelving – $10,000

The Lindsborg Community Library is working to improve services to our community through an expansion and remodeling building project.

Bethany Home – Portable Stair Steps for Therapy and Restorative assessment – $655

This grant will allow Bethany Home to purchase a set of portable stairs for use in skilled  and restorative therapy programs and functional nursing assessments.

MELC – Abuse Prevention & Facility Needs– $1,985

This application is for Messiah Lutheran Church as part of our ministry to the community at large. The funds from this grant would be used to make Messiah Lutheran Church a safer community space.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from the ‘Dream Fund’ for October 2023, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

McPherson County Health Department – McPherson County Underserved Health Services Program – $10,000

The McPherson County Underserved Health Services Program will fund adult health services offered at the McPherson County Health Department for those who do not have health insurance and fall at 200%

Central Kansas Conservancy – Meadowlark Trail: McPherson to Lindsborg – $5,000

CKC maintains right of way to 46 miles of rail banked trail, including the 12.6-mile Meadowlark Trail between Lindsborg and McPherson. CKC is seeking funds for the final two miles of trail.

NAMI Kansas Inc. – “You Are Not Alone” Mental Health Support to McPherson, KS – $6,980

Funds from the Mastermind McPherson County Grant will allow NAMI Mid-Kansas to implement two new monthly support groups (one for those with mental illness symptoms and one for the loved ones of those with mental illness symptoms), recurring educational programs, and a consistent presence in McPherson County.

Parents and Teachers Together (PATT) – Parent Involvement with Families at Moundridge Elementary School – $1,000

The purpose of this project is to connect parents with other parents in their child’s grade level.

McPherson Coalition for Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity – Leadership Literacy Library – $1,830

MCEID’s Leadership Literacy Library project is a one-time purchase of the books by Kansas Leadership Center for their leadership development materials.

McPherson Chamber of Commerce – Connecting Volunteers for Positive Impact -$3,360.00

McPherson Housing Coalition – McPherson Count Housing Study – $12,000

The housing study is the first step in getting the data needed to be able to apply for housing grants through Kansas Housing Resource Corporation. The housing study will allow the County as a whole to apply for grants to bring housing into each of the communities in McPherson County.

Canton 2030 – Beautify Downtown Canton – $9,700

Canton Downtown is in need of a new beautification theme that will unify its’ looks, make it more inviting to visitors, and give a sense of place for its’ citizens. The dream is to place a concrete planter every 25 feet on both sides of Main Street.

Marquette Chamber of Commerce – Marquette Main Thoroughfare Beautification – $8,750

The Marquette Chamber of Commerce would like to request assistance in greeting town residents and visitors in a way more fitting to our unique community.

The Inman Chamber of Commerce Inc – Inman Main Street Banners – $4,500

The Inman Chamber is replacing the current street banners located on the light poles on Main Street.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from the ‘Dream Fund’ for October 2023, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

McPherson Resource Council – McPherson County Resource Council Christmas Baskets – $10,000

Our teens are looking for opportunities to grow The Community Teen Center. Our goals are to begin Cooking with Homework, Core Life, Core Mentoring, and Empower Mac.

MPD – McPherson Police Appreciation and Project Event – $2,800

This project will provide a new chest protection plate for each officer serving on the McPherson Police Force.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from October 2023, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation, funded by the David Nutt Fund for Lindsborg.

City of Lindsborg – Lindsborg Fire Department Eye Wash & Decontamination Station – $10,000

City staff identified a need to improve the interior area of the Fire Department by putting in a new eye wash and decontamination station for firefighters to use in a controlled environment within the station when returning from hazardous fires.

Central Kansas Conservancy – Meadowlark Trail: McPherson to Lindsborg – $5,000

CKC maintains right of way to 46 miles of rail banked trail, including the 12.6-mile Meadowlark Trail between Lindsborg and McPherson. CKC is seeking funds for the final two miles of trail.

Trinity United Methodist Church of Lindsborg – Fellowship Hall Light replacement – $3,100

City staff identified a need to improve the interior area of the Fire Department by putting in a new eye wash and decontamination station for firefighters to use in a controlled environment within the station when returning from hazardous fires.

Smoky Valley After Prom (Mastermind) – After Prom 2024 – $500

City staff identified a need to improve the interior area of the Fire Department by putting in a new eye wash and decontamination station for firefighters to use in a controlled environment within the station when returning from hazardous fires.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from the ‘Dream Fund’ for August 2023, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

Offender/ Victim Ministries, INC – Truancy Prevention Project – $8,100

The purpose is to support programming to use Restorative Justice practices to discover and address the challenges of each family of a truant student that are keeping their child(ren) out of school.

McPherson Church of the Nazarene – McPherson Community Teen Center – $4,000

Our teens are looking for opportunities to grow The Community Teen Center. Our goals are to begin Cooking with Homework, Core Life, Core Mentoring, and Empower Mac.

VFW 2715 – Office Flooring – $1,900

There is old tile in the office area. This flooring is starting to deteriorate and cause a safety hazard.

MCDS – Green House Program – $10,000

We are pleased to introduce the Greenhouse Program, a groundbreaking initiative designed specifically for clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and physical disabilities in McPherson, KS.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from August 2023, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation, funded by the David Nutt Fund for Lindsborg.

T.A.C.O.L – Washer and Dryer For Thrift Store – $5,495

The Thrift Store operates with two sets of washers and dryers.  The second dryer has not been working for a while, and the washer does not complete a cycle. 

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from June 2023, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

McKids – County Baby Shower – $1,000

Safe Sleep Community Baby Shower is an interactive event that invites new and expectant parents, their support people, and community service providers to get together for an educational “Baby Shower”. The primary topics include: safe sleep, breastfeeding, tobacco cessation, and maternal mental health.

USD 423 – Sphero Project – $3,500

I will use my Sphero robots to teach students about science concepts, do several robotics units, STEM challenges that involve the robots, and math concepts (area, perimeter, etc).

Marquette Community Library  – Children’s room update – $4,000

The library board and myself would like to update our children’s room with new shelving, carpet, paint, furniture and ceiling tiles.

Inman Recreation Commission – Inman After School – $1,825

The Inman Rec. Commission is working to provide after school care for Kindergarten to 6th grade from 3:30-6pm.

American Legion Post #23 – Providing handicap access – $9,475

The McPherson American Legion Post #24 is a hub for community activity. We need to replace the south door and equip it with ADA approved automatic door opener/closer.

Pleasant View Home – Automatic Swing Doors independent living building – $5,000

Adding automatic doors will allow our residents and others who visit easier and safer access going in and out.

McPherson Coalition for Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity – Representation and Education – $2,200

The funds requested in this grant will go towards both the annual summer Pride event here in town, as well as supporting our ongoing Education project to increase diverse instructional and enrichment materials in local classrooms and other childcare facilities.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from June 2023, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation, funded by the David Nutt Fund for Lindsborg.

City of Lindsborg Recreation Department – Bandshell at Swensson Park Repair – $10,000

A bandshell at Swensson Park in Lindsborg is a very special building. The old structure requires repair. Currently, there is continuous water/moisture infiltration in the structure. During the thaw and freeze cycle, it is expected to get worse.

USD 400 – Valkommen Bridge Relighting Project – $10,000

My project is to re-string the Välkommen Bridge with a new computer-controlled LED system, allowing the bridge to be colored and lit for any holiday or event requested, including time between holidays.

McKids – McPherson County Baby Shower -$500

County Request

McPherson County Council on Aging – Foot care for seniors – $2,500

County request

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from April 2023, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation, funded by the David Nutt Fund for Lindsborg.

Lindsborg Senior Center – New Transit Van – $10,000

We ordered a new bus 3 years ago through the Kansas Department of Transportation which will pay 70% of the cost so we are responsible for 30% plus the sales tax.

Lindsborg Community Library – Library Building Project: Architectural Services – $10,000

The Lindsborg Community Library Board is looking to improve the library building through an expansion and remodel project. This project takes the next step of that larger building project by securing architectural services to determine remodeling possibilities that could best meet the needs of our community.

St. Bridget’s Little Kingdom Preschool- New Garage Door – $2,660

Little Kingdom Preschool is held in a house with a double door garage which houses many of the toys and outdoor equipment for the preschool children. The house is about 70 years old and still has the rope pulling for the garage opening which is not safe for the children. It needs to be replaced with a new door.

Bethany Home Association – Equipment for Safety & Prevention Patient Ceiling Lift – $4,800

This project will make it possible for Bethany Home to install two overhead lifts in resident rooms.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from April 2023, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

Eisenhower PTO – Classroom Smart Boards – $4,200

The purpose of our project is to raise funds to support the purchase of Newline Smart Boards to be installed into
classrooms at Eisenhower Elementary School. These boards would be installed into special education classrooms.

USD 423 – Sphero Project – $3,500

I will use my Sphero robots to teach students about science concepts, do several robotics units, STEM challenges that involve the robots, and math concepts (area, perimeter, etc).

McPherson Police Department – McPherson Community First Responders Night – $2,600

First Responders’ Night not only enhances first responder and community relationships, it promotes and develops partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie making our neighborhoods safer and a more caring place to live and work.

McPherson County Sheriff – Peer Support Program Training – $2,000

This funds request is for the cost of sending a total of eight agency Officers (four from the Jail Division and four from the combined Patrol/Investigations/Office Division) to a two-day training. This is the first, and likely only, step in the process of launching a Peer Support Program.

McPherson Main Street – Quick Book Mandatory Upgrade for Non-Profits – $600

Bethany Home Association – Preventative Screening Equipment: Bladder Scanner – $3,400

This project will enable Bethany Home to purchase a bladder scanner as a preventative healthcare measure.

McPherson Arts Alliance – McPherson Arts Alliance Kids Summer Art Camp – $2,250

This project will enable Bethany Home to purchase a bladder scanner as a preventative healthcare measure.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from April 2023, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation, funded by the David Nutt Fund for Lindsborg. This grant is for applications that request $10,000 or more. These are only awarded once per fiscal year and do involve a community survey.

Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum – Swedish Pavilion Windows Repair and exterior Building Repainting – $162,810

The purpose of this project is to restore the Swedish Pavilion by (1) addressing urgent repairs to the 36 windows and (2) repainting the building.

City of Lindsborg Recreation Department – Field of Dreams/NE Ballfield – $145,000

The goal is to transform the current Field of Dreams (NE Ballfield) into its original purpose; providing a safe place for the youth, teens, and adults in our community to flourish in their physical, mental, and social health.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from February 2023, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation, funded by the David Nutt Fund for Lindsborg.

Lindsborg Convention and Visitors Bureau – Collapsible Picnic Tables – $2,895

This project would provide ten collapsible picnic tables that would provide seating for a multitude of events around Lindsborg.

Broadway RFD – Lighting Upgrade – $10,000

The purpose of this project is to upgrade Broadway RFD’s existing lighting equipment used for the annual summer musical by converting our existing outdated equipment from incandescent to LED.

The Associated Churches of Lindsborg – Sound System and Outside Lighting – $8,490

The purpose of this project is to upgrade Broadway RFD’s existing lighting equipment used for the annual summer musical by converting our existing outdated equipment from incandescent to LED.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from Canton-Galva Youth Advisory Council, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation, funded by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

Canton-Galva Jr/Sr High – Canton Betterment Program – $1,150

The Betterment Program would like to Provide snacks and/or drinks to all students at the Canton-Galva Jr/Sr High School. This program received a grant last year and we would like to continue and expand the Betterment Program.

Canton-Galva Elementary School – Mrs. Hedlund Resource Books – $350

Outreach McPherson is requesting funds to purchase beds at the best price we can receive from local mattress companies. Prices have increased 25% over last year because of shortages. Also, with inflation our requests have increased.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from February 2023, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

National Inventors Hall of Fame – Camp Invention Summer STEM Program in McPherson – $4,500

A grant of $4,500 would underwrite the Camp Invention participation fee for as many as 18 McPherson children with financial needs during summer 2023. The program is facilitated by McPherson teachers and will bring science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to life for children in grades K-6 with curricula focused on developing creativity, inventive thinking and problem-solving skills. Camp Invention combats summer and COVID learning loss by providing equitable STEM education for all children.

Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church – KICK Supplies- $5,000

Kids in Christ’s Kingdom, KICK, has been a join community project of Bethany Lutheran and Messiah Lutheran for over 10 years. This afterschool program is held on Wednesday's after school and welcomes youths K-6th grade to come and hear Biblical message, learn skills for life from community volunteers, and receive a meal free for participants and their families in a community setting.

McPherson Middle School – Resiliency Coaches at McPherson Middle School – $4,600

McPherson Middle School has started the work to become a trauma informed school. During the 2022- 2023 school year, our staff has completed a poverty simulation and has had additional training from Rebecca Pankratz of Essdack on trauma and how to build resiliency. When polled, our entire staff felt 'bought in' to move to the next step, which is to train resiliency coaches through the Essdack program.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from December 2022, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation, funded by the David Nutt Fund for Lindsborg.

The Associated Churches of Lindsborg – $10,000

TACOL recently completed an addition to the Thrift Store; however it left an area designated as mechanical room left untouched. It needs sheet rock on walls, ceiling tiles, insulation, and lighting to bring it up to the level of the rest of the building. There is no insulation in this area, and we will lose heating and cooling efficiency if not addressed. Work is to cost: $3,800. for the contractor, and another $1,000 for the electrician. The new receiving area has old lighting and it is not adequate for the amount of work that is taking place there. The electrician will remove ballasts and wire for LED bulbs which will improve efficiency and provide better lighting for $1,050.00. The Mechanical room and the facility needs to add several shelving units – $1,150. Payments on the completed addition are $2,172.49 monthly with approximately half this amount in interest. We are asking $3,000 to be added to the regular monthly payment.

City of Lindsborg Recreation Department – $7,500

One of my goals this year as the Recreation Director is to improve what we currently have to make Lindsborg a better place to live. When thinking of how I can do that, the Lindsborg Swimming Pool comes to mind. Making a Splash project at the Lindsborg Swimming Pool (LSP) would include adding a new 18×24 metal shed, buying Epoxy Flooring to cover the bathrooms and entrance walkway, and purchasing exterior paint to lift up the current look of the pool admissions area and bathhouse. By being able to get a new shed, we would be able to store The Wavemakers starting blocks, our lap lines (which are currently stored outside due to space), Water Aerobics and Swim Lesson Equipment, as well as our pool vacuums. This is all currently stored in the bathhouse and storage closet, that is also used for chemicals. Epoxy flooring would help with the cleanliness and safety of our patrons, along with paint that would update the look and bring new life to the building.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from December 2022, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

Bluestem PACE Inc. – $10,940

A McPherson Community Foundation grant will purchase a portable bladder scanner for Bluestem PACE— McPherson. The scanner will replace the need for catheters as a means of determining fluid remaining in the bladder following urination. Instead of invasive catheterization, a small wand scans the lower abdomen and provides an ultrasound-like image that measures residual urine.

FYR MacTown – $5,000

The purpose of this project is to provide equitable access to functional fitness, nutritional education, and meaningful and positive connections. These things have been shown to improve psychological and physical well-being, transforming the lives of at-promise or under- served youth in McPherson County. Program funds will be used to help pay coaches for classes they work, complete child abuse training, along with purchasing healthy snacks and drinks to have on hand for athletes. Equipment funds will be utilized to purchase age appropriate equipment.

Canton Township – $5,000

We are seeking matching funds to help us reach our goal of becoming the heart of our community, by developing a Patio Outdoor Learning Space.

McPherson Free Methodist Church – $8,000

Outreach McPherson is requesting funds to purchase beds at the best price we can receive from local mattress companies. Prices have increased 25% over last year because of shortages. Also, with inflation our requests have increased.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from October 2022, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation, funded by the David Nutt Fund for Lindsborg.

International Chess Institute- Chess School Renewal: $3,000

The International Chess Institute of the Midwest intends to open for classes once again in McPherson County during the 2022/2023 school year. In order to do so in a safe manner some long overdue repairs need to be done. This grant is to assist the ICIM in replacing and doing the repairs caused by very old/leaky water heaters and to provide seed money to establish our chess classes in area schools, including all schools in the Smoky Valley school district and the chess school.

Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum- Old Mill Repairs: $10,000

The purpose of this project is to repair six lintels and the upper exterior walls of the Smoky Valley Roller Mills, also known as the Old Mill. There is missing, damaged or inappropriate mortar, as well as missing or damaged bricks on the lintels and the upper exterior walls of the Old Mill that require timely attention. The Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum, a private nonprofit 501(c)3, intends to spend grant funds on paying down part of the 20% not covered by the Heritage Trust Fund (an 80:20 match reimbursement grant by the Kansas Historical Society) estimated at $21,058. With a $10,000 grant from the David J. Nutt fund, the rest of the costs ($11,058) will be addressed by 1) a MCCF General grant application ($10,000) and 2) the Museum’s revenues and fundraising activities ($1,058).

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from October 2022, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

McPherson Housing Coalition- Oak Harbor: $10,000

MHC is currently building a non-congregate emergency shelter located on S. Oak St., this shelter consists of 10 2-bedroom cottages. Homeless families can stay in these cottages for up to 90 days while MHC works with the families to find out the issues which have caused their homelessness and surround them with services. We currently have 3 cottages in use which are occupied by families, and an additional 3 cottages nearing completion. Construction of the remaining 4 cottages will begin in October 2022 and St. Stephen’s of Kansas Charitable Trust has given MHC a matching grant challenge, they will match what we are able to raise by the end of 2022 up to $50,000. This will give MHC the final amount of money needed for the construction portion of the Oak Harbor Cottages.

McPherson Police- McPherson Police appreciation banquet: $3,000

$3,000 for the appreciation banquet for the officers and their families. In the spirit of community involvement, it is our desire that the McPherson police department and their families experience our support in this manner

Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum- Old Mill Repairs: $10,000

The purpose of this project is to repair six lintels and the upper exterior walls of the Smoky Valley Roller Mills, also known as the Old Mill. There is missing, damaged or inappropriate mortar, as well as missing or damaged bricks on the lintels and the upper exterior walls of the Old Mill that require timely attention. The Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum, a private nonprofit 501(c)3, intends to spend grant funds on paying down part of the 20% not covered by the Heritage Trust Fund (an 80:20 match reimbursement grant by the Kansas Historical Society) estimated at $21,058. With a $10,000 grant from the David J. Nutt fund, the rest of the costs ($11,058) will be addressed by 1) a MCCF General grant application ($10,000) and 2) the Museum’s revenues and fundraising activities ($1,058).

Marquette Council on Aging- Carpet for the Multipurpose Room: $3,645

The Marquette Senior Center pool room requires new carpet (tile.) Our existing glue down carpet was installed when a billiard room was added to our building in 1993. It is impossible to clean because of the runs and torn spots. It has become a danger to our seniors of tripping over the worn out places. It has never been replaced in 29 years. We use this room as a multiple purpose room with a lot of activities for the senior and public.

VFW- Door Replacement and Kitchen Refrigeration: $4,614

This area is used for community events held in the hall and lounge exit door – emergency exit does not shut – frame is bent will not lock to securedoor does not meet standards. Refrigerator in Kitchen is around 25 years old, doesn’t keep stuff at temperature to keep food safe. We have 2 events a month for the post and all persons that use it for their event.

STEPMC- Free Therapy: $10,000

McPherson has a rising need for mental health services, and very few providers. Prairie View is understaffed and overwhelmed, law enforcement and teachers don’t have the proper training, and, unless you have good insurance; therapy is too expensive for a lot of our population. This grant request is an experiment. The hypothesis? Philanthropy might be the way to provide mental health help to people who can’t otherwise access it. Would you please give $10K so we can try providing free therapy to our community from a licensed counselor?

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from August 2022, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation, funded by the David Nutt Fund for Lindsborg.

USD 400- Cyc Lighting Installation: $8,800

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from August 2022, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

USD 423- Greer Lighting: $7,000

CASA- Child Advocacy: $9,550

First United Methodist- SERVE Day: $2,075

Bethany Lutheran Church- McPherson Police Mental Heath First Aid: $1,500

Windom Senior Center- Equipment Replacement: $780

Women and Children Combating Cancer- Mammo Ammo: $5,000

VFW Post 2715- Air Conditioning: $5,633

Community Thanksgiving: $1,000

The Moundridge Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards to the Moundridge Community, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

West Zion Mennonite Church – 2022/2023 West Zion Children’s Meal program – $2,000.00

Our congregation serves hot, nutritious meals to children and volunteers for the K-4 Moundridge Youth Ministries program hosted at our church. It’s part of how we engage families in Moundridge with the love of God through age-appropriate Bible teaching. The program aims to cultivate personal morality and spirituality among children and families, as well as building up the faith life of the community.

Valley Hope Foundation – Valley Hope of Moundridge Outdoor Project – $2,000.00

Established in 1967, Valley Hope is a national nonprofit drug and alcohol treatment organization with a strong legacy of providing accredited, evidence-based programs and services. Valley Hope of Moundridge was opened in 2010 and has provided lifesaving treatment to more than 8,000 patients and their families.

Moundridge Public Library – Increasing Capacity for Community Enrichment – $7,000.00

The Moundridge Public Library will be opening the new location later this year. Due to shortfalls in fundraising and increases in cost, the facility will have less amenities then we had hoped. Phase two of the library renovation will include amenities and features we had to shelve due to cost. The new library needs tables and shelving for displaying new, rotating, and interesting collections in our newly remodeled facility. Keeping with our big concept for the new library of being flexible; to modify and accommodate to changing needs, the display table are mobile and can be easily moved. Marketing and displaying our products, materials, and programs are a big part of keeping libraries and library service relevant and in minds of our patrons and communities. Other amenities, such as an additional ADA automatic doors, paved drive up book drop drive, angle parking off Durst, and new lounge and collaborative seating will be a part of the second phase of the library’s renovation.

Mercy Hospital – “The Doctor is In” – $4,500.00

Mercy Hospital and the Partners in Family Care (PIFC) Clinic have been working together the last 3 years to bring the next generation of physicians to our community. Typically, certain physicians are more interested in coming to practice in a small rural community, but many times the decision comes down to family financial concerns. A doctor can usually make more by going to practice in a larger community or working for a hospital that is part of a large system. One of the key tools rural communities have used over the last 30 years to “level the playing field” is the Bridging Program sponsored by KU School of Medicine. Mercy Hospital has successfully participated in this program in the past to bring new doctors to our town. The program combines tuition loan payback from KU with matching funds from the community. Mercy would like to partner with the City of Moundridge and the Moundridge Community Foundation to create an attractive pool of matching funds for the next doctor.

Cradle to Crayons Childcare Center – Cradle to Crayons foundation repair, Basement, gutters – $15,000.00

The original building that Cradle to Crayons is in was constructed in 1915. We are having foundation issues in that half of the building that need to be repaired. The crawl space has collapsed. There is no longer a sill plate. We are having cracks in the walls, doorways are shifting, and we have hills in our floor. I have checked on the price to repair the foundation and it is almost just as expensive as adding a basement. A basement is also less intrusive to our daily functioning. To add a foundation they have to tear up our new flooring and displace our children. We are going to replace gutters and downspouts and place them in better spots to get water away from the building. The second part would be to dig a basement. The basement will fix the rotted out foundation. Adding a basement will also provide an additional storm shelter for our growing center, a gym for them to play in during inclement weather, extra storage, and extra classrooms.

Associated Ministries of Moundridge – Associated Ministries support of Moundridge Senior Center – $2,000.00

The Moundridge Senior Center was started by the Associated Churches in 1975. Ever since that time, the Associated Churches has made quarterly payments to the Senior Center to support its operations. When the Associated Churches became the Associated Ministries of Moundridge in 2017, the executive committee continued its financial support. The memberships of the churches that are supporting the Associated Ministries are declining and consequently the donations from these churches are declining also.

Steps to End Poverty of McPherson County – STEPMC – Providing the Missing Steps for Local Families to Overcome Poverty – $7,500.00

Currently, our community helps people survive in poverty, but it does not help people get out of poverty. Providing food, rent assistance, clothing, and other concrete resources is helpful and certainly needed in Moundridge. But, these resources do not help people actually overcome poverty because they only address one small part of the reason that people are stuck in poverty.

This proposal seeks to provide the missing step in the stairway out of poverty here in Moundridge. By supporting STEPMC’s work, you are supporting an innovative, community-driven framework for solving poverty. With your help, we can build relationships across economic lines to form a community around those in poverty, foster these connections, and create pathways of opportunity so that people can overcome poverty. Will you help plant seeds of hope here in Moundridge, and walk alongside our neighbors who want to work hard to get out of poverty?

Moundridge Recreation Commission – Cardio Room – 5,000.00

The Moundridge Recreation Commission would like to add a dedicated cardio room to our space in Greer Gymnasium for our patrons to use. In addition to the regulation size basketball court, Greer Gym has a complete weight room available for the annual key rental of $40.00

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from June 2022, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation, funded by the David Nutt Fund for Lindsborg.

Trinity United Methodist Church of Lindsborg: $10,000.00

The Restrooms located in the church addition were built in 1995. They have not been upgraded since that time. The plan is to replace flooring with current materials, replace fixtures, paint walls, and have the stalls repainted.

Lindsborg Community Library: $6,065.00

The purpose of this grant is to purchase capacity building items to support expansion of the Lindsborg Community Library’s summer programs. This will include bringing in multiple guest speakers, purchasing additional chairs to support increased attendance at adult events, more LEGO bricks, puzzles, and games to expand capacity for both youth and multi-generational events, a pop-up shade tent to increase use of outdoor space for events, supplies to support early literacy hands-on learning, and additional technology devices to encourage learning through play for children age 3-8. Beyond the end of the summer, items will continue to be used in support of library programming as long as purchases remain in good working condition.

Broadway RFD: $2,000.00

The purpose of this project is to upgrade Broadway RFD’s existing sound equipment used for the annual summer musical by purchasing additional microphones, an expander, a rack case, an outlet power conditioner, and an Ethercon cable.

Elmwood Cemetery: $19,000.00

Upon receiving the grant we would purchase a tractor to replace the current one which is approximately 25 years old. It requires constant repairs. The tractor is utilized for many projects at the Cemetary including maintenance and grounds keeping. It’s essential due to its multiple uses. Current uses include road maintenance, maintaining interments, trimming and removal of trees, snow removal, and other issues that arise.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from June 2022, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

McPherson Housing Coalition: $500.00

We have the opportunity to bring in a speaker from the National Law Center in Washington DC to speak at the Housing Conference being held September 29, 2022. This organization is requesting funds to help with travel expenses and an honorarium for the speaker. McPherson Housing Coalition is requesting the monies to help with this opportunity. We anticipate it has the possibility of bringing attention from all over Kansas to hear this speaker and attend our local conference.

Bethany Lutheran Church: $2,000.00

To provide the mental health first aid class for 25 members of the McPherson County community. The priority will be the McPherson Police department and then what spaces are left, offer them to the community at large.

First United Methodist Church: $2,000.00

This is to improve our ability post messages electronically on our existing Sign wall in front of the church. Our current board is hard to see and no longer weatherproof. We also use small yard signs to let the public know of events occurring at the church.

McPherson Police Department: $1,672.00

In our effort to enhance our community policing, the McPherson Police Department is hosting the McPherson Community First Responders’ Night at Lakeside Park, McPherson, Kansas. First Responders’ Night is an annual community-building campaign that promotes strong first responder -community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer and a more caring place to live and work. This event enhances the relationship between neighbors, youth, and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community and provide a great opportunity to bring first responders and our community together under positive circumstances. First Responders’ Night will educate the public on procedure, equipment, protocols, and other relative information. The public will be able to watch drone and K-9 demonstrations, tour a helicopter, ambulance, and fire engines, complete Child Safety Identification Kits, dunk tank, bounce house obstacle courses, and best of all free food!

Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever: $500.00

The Kansas Grassland Gathering is meant to provide Kansas residents with practical, science-based advice and recommendations for managing native prairie grassland. Our event is aimed at hunters & outdoorspeople, habitat enthusiasts, natural resource professionals, landowners, and members of the public. We will host a social on Friday night and Saturday’s activities will include a prescribed fire demonstration, habitat breakout talks, & plenty of time for socialization. The support generated from this event will allow us to reduce costs for attendees & provide valuable funding for Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever’s wildlife habitat conservation mission. Any merchandise, door prizes, or other goods will be raffled off in general raffles or will be put into our silent auction to raise more funds. Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever is a non-profit organization and depends largely upon donors to fund programs focused on habitat conservation, youth events, and education & outreach in Kansas!

Boy Scouts of America, Quivira Council: $5,000.00

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) provides the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training, which helps young people be “Prepared. For Life.®” Quivira Council provides this program to thirty counties in Kansas with the following programs: Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA Troop for Young Women, Scouts BSA Troop for Young Men, Exploring Posts, and Venturing Crews.

McPherson Community Theatre: $10,000.00

McPherson Community Theatre (MCT) has had the goal over the past five years of having at least three stage productions a year, however with COVID, we were not able to put together any programming. As a non-profit organization, we use each show to help raise funds for the next production, often with the summer musical doing the bulk of that. Our last summer production was in 2019 and although our monthly expenses are not excessive, they do exist, so without ticket sales to offset them, our expenses have slowly depleted our financial resources. We look to make a huge splash back onto the stage with our summer musical of “Disney’s The Little Mermaid”. MCT is looking to transport the audience “Under the Sea” with fabulous costumes and the use of animated projections. We feel that will help create an immersive experience for the community. Grant funds received will be used to help offset the cost of specialized costume pieces, projector rental and projection screen film.

McPherson Arts Alliance Inc.: $6,025.00

The McPherson Arts Alliance (MAA) is in need of 100 linear feet of double-sided portable display partitions for showing student art work. This county-wide show was started over 40 years ago to promote the arts among 6th to 12th graders in McPherson County. The 2022 McPherson County Student Art Exhibition and Scholarship Competition was held for the first time at the McPherson Museum. Our past shows have used a minimum of 200 linear feet of double-sided panels to display student work. We feel that it is time to retire our 40-year-old wooden, chicken wire & burlap panels that have been used from Art In The Park days. The museum has approximately 100 linear feet of Screenflex portable display panels identical to the ones requested. Our request is for 6 panels totaling 100 linear feet. By purchasing 4 (13′) smaller panels in addition to 2 (24′) ones, we feel we can maximize the spaces that the museum has to offer.

American Legion Post #24: $12,608.00

For the past 22 years the McPherson American Legion has been helping other non-profit organizations in the community raise funds by providing the facility, equipment and volunteers at our monthly “Family Night at the Legion”. Over these years we have put approximately $200,000 back into the community for organizations such as the Food Bank, Honor Flight, Optimist Gifts for Teens, 4-H, Gymnastics and others. Our kitchen equipment is in need of replacing and like many organizations we have suffered during the past two years of Covid.

Master Gardener Program: $7,825.00

The purpose of the project is to erect a garage for the volunteers of the Master Gardener and Friends Program. The garage would be used to house tools and supplies, provide a work area to box and sort vegetables and repairs on small equipment. The vegetable garden is located on property owned by McPherson County and is used to grow a variety of vegetables that are sold at the local Farmers Market, at the Chief building on Saturday mornings during the season. In 2021, the Master Gardeners produced 7,330 pounds of vegetables of which 800 pounds were taken by Master Gardener volunteers for personal use, given to the elder/shut ins and others who do not have access to in season vegetables; 3,500 pounds were sold at the Farmers Market and the remaining was given or shared with local churches, McPherson Food Bank, Omega Ministries, Mount Hope Sanctuary, McPherson Senior Center, collaborators and First Responders.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from April 2022, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation, funded by the David Nutt Fund for Lindsborg. This grant is for applications that request $10,000 or more. These are only awarded once per fiscal year and do involve a community survey.

American Legion Post 140: $69,300.00

The American Legion in Lindsborg, KS is requesting funds to relocate, enlarge and update our (2) existing restrooms to allow our elderly veteran members and visiting community members to utilize our facilities and become Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant. The current restrooms are original to the facility (constructed in 1967) and are 39″ wide at the very widest point. This does not include space taken up by the urinals, toilets, sinks and partitions. The doors to the existing restrooms are 24″ wide. We have (2) existing adjacent rooms that are currently used for storage and office space that we would like to move the restrooms into. This requires substantial movement of utilities, walls and equipment and affects the front entrance/lobby area as well. We received a budget estimate from Harbin Construction, and the total cost to complete this project is estimated at $69,300.

City of Lindsborg (Alma Lind Swensson Memorial Garden): $27,600.00

The purpose of this project is to cover a portion of the remaining works at the Alma Lind Swensson Memorial Garden. Remaining works include the installation of hardscaping, landscaping, lampposts, benches, waterline, and stonework. The request will cover the landscaping and waterline.

City of Lindsborg (A Swedish American Tennis Town at Dala Court): $12,500.00

The purpose of this project is to improve the existing tennis court at Swensson Park, provide a designated location for recreational tennis, and celebrate the history and tradition of tennis in Little Sweden USA. The tremendous tennis tradition in our community needs a central location to commemorate its history and success. Once complete, this will be a one-of-a-kind tennis court designed for recreational family play and fun that the entire community can enjoy together.

Good Shepherd Conservancy: $75,000.00

The Good Shepherd Conservancy Center (GSCC) is a one-of-a-kind world-class attraction currently under construction in Lindsborg. The Center’s mission is to be the headquarters of a nationwide preservation effort to save America’s most important historical market breeds of poultry by reintroducing them to our food production system. GSCC will not only act as a Noah’s ark for these breeds, but also as an agritourism and gastronomical destination that draws in visitors from around the world, holds classes for locals and tourists alike, hosts events and conferences, attracts national media attention, and trains a new generation of farmers in America’s historical methods of breeding and farming poultry. We’re seeking funds for interior construction of GSCC’s first building, its Welcome Center. Completion of this structure will allow us to start inviting guests and holding events at the site while fundraising to complete the GSCC’s Exhibition Barn and Reception Hall.

Sprout House Learning Center: $75,000.00

The $3.1 million project to build a new purpose-built childcare center for Lindsborg is nearly complete. The fundraising for the building itself is complete. The playgrounds and furnishings are estimated at approximately $600,000. The Patterson Family Foundation has pledged a matching grant of $250,000, so a total of only $350,000 remains to completely finish phase 1 of the new center.

Steps to End Poverty: $50,000.00

USD 400 is committed to ensuring our children have stable, healthy, and supportive relationships in their lives. During the past two years of implementing our STEP-UP program, we have learned just how much support our kids need that is not typically provided in a day-to-day school environment. This year, through a Smoky Valley Home Liaison position, we will continue to build relationships with kids and families who are struggling and provide families with the support they need for their kids to thrive. The Smoky Valley Home Liaison will surround families with love and support and will provide the district with deeper relationships to families who are struggling so everyone in USD 400 can succeed. We want to guarantee that all kids know and believe that they are loved that they are capable, and that they are important. Will you help kids get the support they need to thrive?

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from April 2022, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation, funded by the David Nutt Fund for Lindsborg.

Bethany College Messiah Arrangement – $3,500.00

For more than 140 years the Messiah Festival has enriched lives in Lindsborg and surrounding communities. Though Handel’s music has lifted hearts in many times and places, the setting, community, surrounding festival and performers make the experience of the Messiah in Lindsborg unique. As the 150 year anniversary of this special performance approaches, it seems particularly fitting that a unique arrangement of the music be created to fit Messiah Festival needs. Dr. Mark Lucas will undertake the composition of just such an arrangement.

City of Lindsborg Recreation Department – $6,000.00

The project is intended to revitalize and enhance the community built playground. The granted money is being used to purchase new panels, pay artists, and buy paint and other materials.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from April 2022, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

Inman Recreation Commission Kid’s Program & Activities- $7,800.00

The Inman Recreation Commission (IRC) would like to improve our programs offered to our children with the addition of portable weighted poles and net for volleyball to our practice facility, additional height adjustors to the current basketball goals in place at the elementary school to have the ability to teach the fundamentals of these sports beginning at a younger age, and additional mats and spring flooring for our gymnastics program.

McPherson Quilt Guild – $2,050.00

The McPherson Quilt guild is excited about the growing interest in quilting in our county. Our guild has grown from 10 active members to 50 members in the last 5 years. We want to bring 2 outstanding Quilt designer/teachers to McPherson for 2 different sessions of classes and trunk shows this year. Both designers bring a new twist to quilting. They will be teaching how to develop artistic flair into quilts and how to work with color and patterns with fabric. The designers are Ilene Bartos on April 9-11th. She is from Urbandale, IA and Laura Piland from Slice of Pi Quilts who will be coming on November 12-14th. She comes from Smithville MO.

Moundridge Public Library- $10,330.00

The new library needs tables and shelving for displaying new, rotating, and interesting collections in our newly remodeled facility. Keeping with our big concept for the new library of being flexible; to modify and accommodate to changing needs, the display table are mobile and can be easily moved. Marketing and displaying our products, materials, and programs are a big part of keeping libraries and library service relevant and in minds of our patrons and communities.

Inman Food Pantry – $1,555.00

The Inman Food Pantry is sponsored by the Inman Ministerial Alliance. It is housed and operated out of St. Peter’s UCC church in Inman. We currently use 2 adjacent rooms in the church.
One is where the people come in and select the foods they need. It has shelving and is very adequate.
The second room is where the back stock is kept.- received from food drives and individual donations. This room has one table and no shelving. Thus the room is lined with cardboard boxes around the perimeter of the room. We desperately need shelving for this room to get the food up off of the floor. We would like to purchase 9 – 48″ w x 24″d x 72′ tall shelving units for this room.
We are currently serving 40-50 people a month with food for their pantry needs.

McPherson Family YMCA – $10,225.00

The McPherson Family YMCA, the McPherson Recreation Commission & the City of McPherson Water Park, working together for our community. We share administrative staff, aquatics director, and lifeguards, updating our safety equipment allows the facilities to train cohesively. Making safety our first priority for our community.

Purchasing the following items:

1) Update our CPR manikins – estimated cost of 2500.00
2) New backboards with head immobilizer for passive and spinal emergencies. estimated cost: 1320.00
3) Updated AEDs for all of our locations; Estimated cost 5956.00
4) New lifeguard rescue tubes. Estimated cost 450.00

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from February 2022, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation, funded by the David Nutt Fund for Lindsborg.

Wild Dala Herd Horse Refurbishment – $5,650.00

The Wild Dala Herd is an essential community marker for Lindsborg. This herd, with its origins dating back to 2001, was meant to be a short-term, only-for-fun project. The response from the community and especially from visitors was remarkable. Needless to say, the horses stayed, and the streets of Lindsborg now sport a 38-horse herd. Google “Lindsborg” and the search results will yield many photos of these endearing animals.  As a community that relies on tourism as a source of revenue, our community branding is essential, and these horses have provided a clear ode to Lindsborg’s Swedish roots and the community’s long-standing love of the arts.  These horses have come to be an essential part of what Lindsborg offers to the traveler’s experience, as is evidenced in the many “selfies” that fill social media pages. These one-of-a-kind fiberglass horses were created for Lindsborg only by the manufacturer, now a well-known icon.

Back Room Renovations (Lindsborg Senior Center) – $5,050.00

The back room of the Lindsborg Senior Center is used primarily for daily pool practice and hosting pool tournaments. It has been many years since this room has been painted, the lighting is still the old fluorescent bulbs which can no longer be purchased and several of the pool tables need to be repaired. If this grant is received, the room will be repainted by a professional, new lighting fixtures installed and the covering on four pool tables will be replaced.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from February 2022, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

Arts After School – $12,500.00

Arts After School exists to provide accessible supplemental arts education to McPherson area middle schoolers. In doing so, we strive to improve our community by partnering with families, schools and other local organizations to enhance the lives of all involved. The program is free of charge to students regardless of income level or socio-economic status

Camp Invention Summer STEM Program in McPherson – $4,500.00

A grant of $4,500 would underwrite the Camp Invention participation fee for as many as 19 McPherson children with financial need during summer 2022. The program is facilitated by McPherson teachers and will bring science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to life for children in grades K-6 with curricula focused on developing creativity, inventive thinking and problem-solving skills. Camp Invention combats summer and COVID learning loss by providing equitable STEM education for all children.

Furthermore, as children are immersed in the program’s inquiry-based and real-life challenges, they have opportunities to develop 21st Century skills, preparing the next generation of the workforce for success. The program features National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF) Inductees — world-changing inventors — who initiate constructive and challenging dialogue, giving children the opportunity to innovate in relevant and meaningful ways and preparing them to change the world.

Inman Senior Center – $7,400.00

The Inman Senior Center requires new carpet (Carpet Tile). Our Existing glue down carpet was installed over 10 years ago and can no longer be maintained or cleaned. The senior center building was originally a motorcycle shop, and the floors were covered with engine oil spills which slowly come up and stain our existing carpet. We have purchased a professional carpet cleaner and used it many times, but our glued down carpet will no longer clean or release stains.

We propose cleaning the concrete and installing carpet tile over the entire senior center. Similar carpet tile is used in the Wellness Center and both banks and our community building with great results.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from December 2021, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

$1,000 – Community Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinners

To be used for community Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.

Project Description:  We provide a free, hot, and delicious meal for all members of our community, with no regard to income, gender, race, religion or need.  We want everyone to feel welcome and treated special as they dine in a family environment, decorated for the season.  Not only do we hope to provide a wonderful meal for those attending but a wonderful time of fellowship as well.  We do deliver meals to those who are not able to get out and attend, but we do encourage those to come and eat, if able.

This grant is made possible by the Community Fund.

$2,000 – Canton-Galva Jr./Sr. High School

To be used for Canton-Galva betterment program.

Project Description:  The Betterment Program would like to Provide snacks and/or drinks to all students at the Canton-Galva Jr/Sr High School. Most students at our school are not fulfilled with the breakfasts and lunches the school provides. Students also get tired during the school day. A snack and/or drink during the school will fulfill their eating and hunger needs and will provide an extra boost of energy to help them get through the rest of the day. We will be thankful for any amount donated to this project.

This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

$7,000 – McPherson Free Methodist Church – Outreach McPherson

To be used for Meeting the urgent need for beds for children and adults who are living in poverty in McPherson.

Project Description:  Outreach McPherson is requesting funds to purchase beds at the best price we can receive from local mattress companies. Prices have increased 25% over last year because of shortages. Also, with covid-19 our requests have increased.

This past year we have purchased beds from Mattress Hub, Mattress Haven and Mattresses By Appointment; working with different vendors helps get the best prices to buy the maximum number of beds at the least cost. The beds will be stored at Storage Town in McPherson and distributed to families in need on a first come, first serve basis by Outreach McPherson volunteers. We will continue to take donated used mattresses and box springs as available and distribute all available beds as needed.

This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund and the Wedel Health Fund.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from December 2021, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation, funded by the David Nutt Fund for Lindsborg.

$10,000 – Bethany College

To be used for the Chamber Orchestra of Smoky Valley.

Project Description:  This project will establish a fully professional chamber orchestra comprised of members who play with the Salina Symphony, Wichita Symphony, and Hutchinson Symphony.  The intent is to hold three concerts in the Swedish Pavilion in Heritage Square, the first of which would take place October 24th.  Chamber Orchestra of Smoky Valley will provide the community with a type and quality of music not otherwise available, enriching the lives of audiences as well as musicians.  A grant toward this project would fund facilities and stipends for musicians.    The contribution of music to our communities is invaluable.  By providing concerts free of charge to the public, the Chamber Orchestra of Smoky Valley will enhance the cultural offerings in the region, opening up a new musical experience to any who wish to enjoy it.

$5,660 – Birger Sandzen Memorial Foundation

To be used for Sandzen Gallery portable folding stools.

Project Description:  The Birger Sandzen Memorial Foundation is seeking grant assistance to purchase 20 portable, folding stools for use by gallery visitors and groups, along with a trolley to contain the stools when they are not in use.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from Canton-Galva Youth Advisory Council, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation, funded by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

$260 – Canton-Galva Elementary School

To be used for Technology for Free play.

Project Description:  This project is to incorporate more technology for my students to use during our free play time every day. This money will allow me to purchase some Osmo kits to use with some of the IPads that I currently have in my room.  These kits will enhance reading and math learning and provide a fun way to reinforce classroom learning.

$325 – Canton-Galva Jr./Sr. High School

To be used for Jr./Sr. High School Math Supplies.

Project Description:  With this Grant the Jr./Sr. High School Math department plans on using this money to provide students with new Calculators, Compasses, and Protractors to use within the math classrooms as tools to assist students in math.

$460 – Canton-Galva Elementary School

To be used for Literature Books: Freak the Mighty.

Project Description:  Freak the Mighty is a sixth-grade literature book unit done each year. The paperback books we use now are beginning to fall apart and I don’t have enough for my students. Perma-Bound books would last for many years to come, and I would have enough for a class.

$60 – Canton-Galva Jr./Sr. High School

To be used for Canton-Galva Betterment Program.

Project Description:  The Betterment Program would like to Provide snacks and/or drinks to all students at the Canton-Galva Jr/Sr High School. Most students at our school are not fulfilled with the breakfasts and lunches the school provides. Students also get tired during the school day. A snack and/or drink during the school will fulfill their eating and hunger needs and will provide an extra boost of energy to help them get through the rest of the day. We will be thankful for any amount donated to this project.

$60 – Canton-Galva Elementary School

To be used for Pre-K Sensory Needs.

Project Description:  I have many sensory needs in my preschool classroom. I have some kiddos who need defined space, some who need oral stimulation, and some who just need to fidget. I am looking to

buy items that will aid with each of these areas for them. I would like to get some cube chairs and trays to use as a table if they would like, some different oral sensory items that can be sanitized and used again, and a few different fidget sensory items to use to help aid in focus during group time.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from October 2021, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation, funded by the David Nutt Fund for Lindsborg.

$10,000 – City of Lindsborg

To be used for Alma Lind Swensson Memorial Garden Arbor.

Project Description:  The objective of this proposal is to fund preparatory work, fabrication, and installation of an arbor in the Alma Lind Swensson Memorial Garden in Swensson Park. The Alma Lind Swensson Memorial Garden is a community project, led by a diverse group of community volunteers and facilitated by the City of Lindsborg Parks Department, to remake the former fishpond area in

Swensson Park. The garden, designed by local artist Lindy Nelson, will include a sculpture of Alma Lind

Swensson, the work of Michaela Groeblacher, and the arbor as focal points.  Surrounding these artistic elements will be hardy, sustainable shrubs, flowers and other garden elements and landscape pavers. The opportunity to showcase the work of local artists has been an important component of this project. Continuing this theme, the arbor will be fabricated by local metal artist Kelly Dauer.

$1,500 – Lindsborg Wavemakers Swim Team

To be used for a Dolphin Timing System.

Project Description:  Lindsborg Wavemakers Swim Team, which is a part of Lindsborg Recreation, is needing to purchase a used Dolphin Timing System. The Marion Swim Club has offered to sell the Wavemakers their timing system, at a very discounted price. The timing system would impact swimmers in a positive way by having accurate times to ensure fair swimming competitions. Currently, the Wavemakers do not own a timing system, and rely on volunteers to hand-time swim races. The Dolphin Timing System would be a fantastic upgrade that would be used for many, many years. Whether you use Dolphin wireless swimming stopwatches in swimming competition or practice, Dolphin is an accurate, wireless, effortless swim timing solution. This timing system will save time and improve timing accuracy, all by simply connecting to a laptop.

$7,000 – Bethany Lutheran Church

To be used for the Sound System for Bethany Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall.

Project Description:  We have worked with Hopp’s Sound for an estimate for speakers, subwoofers, amplifiers, microphones, mounts, mixer, player system, charging equipment and labor.  This would be for Fellowship Hall at Bethany Lutheran.  This is necessary not only for the church but for the community.  This space is utilized for many church functions, but also for community groups and events such as Svenska Vanskapsgrupen, Kiwanis, Boy Scouts, MOSAIC, Bethany College Athletics banquet and reunions, Real Men Sing, CVB tour groups, Bethany Village board meetings, CKL music festival, Arts council auditions, cub scouts, American Scandinavian Association, Kansas State Parks and Wildlife, PEO, Quarterback club, our local recreation department, StepsMC, Mental Health First Aid, and ASIST training  With so many groups utilizing the space, many of them elderly with potential hearing issues and COVID needs to space out, a sound system that is effective is crucial to not only the church but our community as a whole.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards from October 2021, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

$10,000 – McPherson Coalition for Equity, Inclusion and Diversity

To be used for McPherson Community Fridge Project.

Project Description: Similar to the community pantries or “blessing boxes”, the fridge project will place a refrigerator where the public can donate and access cold and frozen food 24/7.  Eventually, fridges will be placed in other areas of town (especially the south end where there are no grocery stores), but the first location will be MPNaz church at 1455 N Main. This location is a few blocks north of Dillons and also near low-income housing. A building will be built to shelter the fridge and shelves. We have estimated this cost at about $5000 for the building permits, shed, electrical, ac/heating element, shelving, fridge/freezer unit, security, and door counter. This location will need continued financial support for electricity at approximately $50-$75 a month for the fridge and the air conditioning/heating unit, as well as $200-$300 a week for food. We would like to have 3 months of these costs covered by the grant. Continued funds for food and maintenance will be community fundraised.

This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Public Health Fund.

$20,000 – Inman Elementary School PTO

To be used for Inman Elementary School playground update.

Project Description:  IES PTO works hand in hand with our school to provide an environment for our students that is conducive to learning and growing.  The improvements to our school playground are much needed.  The current equipment has been at the school for years.  It’s worn down and very limited in selection.  Kids become bored quickly and are more apt to find less constructive things to do.  We want to provide an environment that keeps our kids active and healthy.  By implementing the changes we have in mind, we feel this is an initiative that can be accomplished.  Kids from all groups can benefit from the new equipment.  The uses could expand beyond recess and include the physical education program as well.

This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund and the Youth Fitness for Life Fund.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

$2,400 – Kansas Thespian Conference registration for Smoky Valley Troupe 3858

To be used for Smoky Valley students to attend the Kansas Thespian Conference in January 2022. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

Proposal summary – Smoky Valley Theater, Troupe 3858 would like to attend the Kansas Thespian Conference in Wichita KS Jan. 7 & 8, 2022. This is a fantastic opportunity for our High School students who are members of the International Thespian Society to attend workshops, network with other schools, watch other school performances and audition for theater scholarships. The registration for this conference is $160 per student. This can cause attendance to be cost prohibitive for some students as they are expected to pay the fee. We are submitting this grant to cover the cost of 15 students to register from Smoky Valley. This event not only helps create engagement amongst the students but helps continue the strong arts community within McPherson County.

$10,000 – Steps to End Poverty of McPherson County

To be used for weekly children’s programming. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

Proposal Summary – The leading reason people are in poverty is because they were born into it. STEPMC needs your help to break the cycle of poverty for local kids who were born into poverty – something they can’t do anything about. We are seeking to transform STEPMC’s weekly childcare into a robust youth development program that provides crucial learning and engagement at a foundational stage of development for children living in poverty. Through weekly programming, we hope to provide children with opportunities that they would not otherwise have to grow, learn, develop healthy social and emotional skills, and, ultimately, break the cycle of poverty. We are walking alongside parents as they overcome poverty – now, we want to ensure that we are also walking alongside our kids so that they have the skills to stay out of poverty when they grow up.

The Moundridge Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards to the Moundridge Community, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

$25,000 – Moundridge Public Library

To be used for increasing capacity for community enrichment. This grant is made possible by the Moundridge Community Foundation Fund and the Moundridge Community Foundation operating fund.

$875 – Angels’ Attic

To be used for rent and operating expenses. This grant is made possible by the Moundridge Community Foundation operating fund.

$875 – Cradle to Crayons Childcare Center

To be used for high energy rates in February 2021. This grant is made possible by the Moundridge Community Foundation operating fund.

$5,000 – Mercy Hospital

To be used for “strengthen the feeble knees”. This grant is made possible by the Moundridge Community Foundation Fund and the Kansas Health Foundation for Moundridge fund.

$1,500 – Associated Ministries of Moundridge

To be used for Moundridge youth services. This grant is made possible by the Moundridge Community Foundation youth fund and the Moundridge Community Foundation operating fund.

$4,000 – Steps to End Poverty of McPherson County

To be used for the missing step on the stairway out of poverty. This grant is made possible by the Moundridge Community Foundation operating fund and the Kansas Health Foundation for Moundridge fund.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

$8,480 – Kansas Suicide Prevention HQ, Inc.

To be used for suicide prevention education and resource awareness in McPherson County. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

$4,000 – McPherson Swim Club / Aquapups

To be used for 2021 Summer swim team. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund and the Youth Fitness for Life Fund.

$5,000 – Women and Children Combatting Cancer

To be used for their 2021 Mammo Ammo program. This grant is made possible by the Larry Wedel Health Fund and the Community Fund.

$1,571 – Moundridge Elementary School

To be used for the Moundridge Elementary school-wide read program. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

$5,000 – Bluestem Pace

To be used for physical therapy equipment. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Public Health Fund.

$5,000 – Mt. Hope Sanctuary, Inc.

To be used for new bicycle storage shed. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund and the Community Fund.

$5,404 – McPherson Housing Coalition

To be used for media and technology development. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Public Health Fund, Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund, and the Community Fund.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

$17,000 – McPherson Senior Center

To be used to bring 5 doors to ADA Compliance. This grant is made possible by the Larry Wedel Health Fund, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

$4,500 – National Inventors Hall of Fame

To be used for camp invention summer STEM program. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

$5,000 – Associated Ministries of Moundridge

To be used for their 2020-2021 Executive committee budget. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund, and the Larry Wedel Health Fund administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

$2,766 – McPherson Fire Department

To be used for automated external defibrillators. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Public Health Fund, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

$2,500 – Inman Public Library

To be used for digitizing microfilm records. This grant is made possible by the Community Fund, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation and  made possible by the David Nutt for Lindsborg Fund.

$20,000 – The Associated Churches of Lindsborg (T.A.C.O.L.)

To be used for expansion and improvement of T.A.C.O.L. thrift shop.

$100,000 – Sprout House Learning Center

To be used for purpose built childcare center HVAC system.

$35,000 – Lindsborg Community Health Care Foundation

To be used for the Frederickson Outdoor Fitness Park.

$25,000 – City of Lindsborg

To be used for repurposing Riverside Park tennis courts to pickleball courts.

$15,000 – Smoky Valley Historical Association

To be used for road maintenance and monument repair.

$20,000 – Bethany Home Association

To be used for dining room renovations.

$60,000 – Steps to End Poverty of McPherson County

To be used for STEP-UP, year 2.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

$1,260 – Girls on the Run

To be used for Inman Girl’s On The Run financial assistance. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

$10,000 – Moundridge Public Library

To be used for increasing capacity for community enrichment. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund, the Kansas Health Foundation Public Health Fund, and the Larry Wedel Health Fund administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

$10,000 – City of Lindsborg Recreation Dept.

To be used for repurposing Riverside Park tennis courts to pickleball courts. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund, and the Larry Wedel Health Fund administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

$1,050 – McPherson Fire Department

To be used for carbon monoxide detectors. This grant is made possible by the Larry Wedel Health Fund, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

$10,000 – Steps to End Poverty of McPherson County

To be used for STEPMC programming during COVID19. This grant is made possible by the Larry Wedel Health Fund and Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

$1,000 – Community Thanksgiving

To be used for 2020 Community Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinners. This grant is made possible by the Community Fund, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

$5,000 – Kansas Food Bank Warehouse

To be used for Food 4 Kids program. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

$3,660 – McPherson Free Methodist Church – Outreach McPherson

To be used for mattresses. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund and the Kansas Health Foundation Public Health Fund, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

$1,000 – McPherson Hospital

To be used for sonography examination tables. This grant is made possible by the Larry Wedel Health Fund, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards made possible by the David Nutt Lindsborg Fund, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

$1,000 – Raymer Society

To be used for the Brunswick Art Fair.

$2,500 – Lindsborg Midsummer’s Festival

To be used for a sound system for the Riverside Park Stage.

$2,450 – Broadway RFD

To be used for a new keyboard and accessories.

$2,000 – Smoky Valley Arts and Folklife Center

To be used for the Swedish costume exhibition and ongoing documentation.

$4,000 – Svensk Hyllningsfest, Inc

To be used for 2021 Svensk Hyllningsfest children’s area.

$1,000 – Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church

To be used for technology updates to assist community use of their church building.

$1,500 – City of Lindsborg Recreation Department

To be used for Lindsborg Recreation program supplies.

$4,000 – Lindsborg Community Health Care Foundation

To be used for providing a safe meeting space during the pandemic, for psycho-social well-being.

$5,050 – USD 400

To be used for 5 outdoor picnic tables.

$1,500 – The Associated Churches of Lindsborg (T.A.C.O.L.)

To be used for locks and furnishings for the new addition.

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the following grant awards:

$7,625 – Santa Fe Trail Association – Quivira Chapter

To be used for the Santa Fe Trail 200^th Anniversary events. This grant is provided by the Community Fund, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

$10,000 – Valley Hope Foundation

To be used for Valley Hope immediate patient assistance. This grant is provided by the Wedel Health Fund, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

$5,000 – City of Canton

To be used for playground equipment. This grant is provided by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

$5,000 – McPherson Family YMCA

To be used for childcare expenses. This grant is provided by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

The following grants are administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

For COVID19 Relief:

$2,800 – McPherson Family YMCA

$4,100 – Arts After School

$3,000 – McPherson Housing Coalition

$19,197.92 – USD 418 Food Service

$643.21 – Internet capability for students

$10,000 – For McPherson COVID19 Small Business recovery

$6,000 – For Canton COVID19 Small Business recovery

$5,000 – Churches United in Ministry for COVID19 assistance for families and individuals

$39,000 – McPherson Hospital for ventilators

$2,000– Inman Rec Center

$2,000 – CASA, A Voice for Children

$1,000 – USD 418 Early Childhood Center

$5,600 – Elyria Christian School

$1,316 – Windom Senior Center

$1,500 – Central Kansas Conservancy

$1,000 – Inman Senior Center

$7,500 – McPherson Museum

$2,000 – Mt. Hope Sanctuary

$2,000 – Live Free Ministries

$1,500 – Inman Museum

The above grants were made possible by the Larry Wedel Health Fund, the COVID19 Emergency Response Fund, the Community Fund, the Kansas Health Foundation Public Health Fund and the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

The following grants are administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

For COVID19 Relief the following distributions were made:

14 nonprofits received $36,500

30 businesses received $59,088

24 households received $14,739

The remaining balance was distributed to the following

$6,000 – Smoky Valley Historical Association

To be used for the Coronado Heights road project.

$10,000 – Lindsborg Community Library

To be used for the 60-year celebration of the Lindsborg Community Library.

$14,500 – USD 400

To be used for the A.J. Steinberg Auditorium systems upgrade.

$2,000 – Lindsborg Senior Center

To be used for lighting upgrades.

$4,000 – Trinity United Methodist Church of Lindsborg

To be used for fellowship hall carpet replacement.

$8,000 – Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church

To be used for the Lindsborg Food bank and additional programs to address food insecurity.

$12,500 – Bethany Home Association

To be used for the dining hall renovation.

$37,000 – Steps to End Poverty of McPherson County

To be used for STEP-UP a partnership of Steps to End Poverty and USD 400 to ensure all children have supportive relationships in their lives.

$20,500 – Lindsborg Community Health Care Foundation

To be used for a partnership park for trail side senior fitness.

$50,000 – Sprout House Learning Center

To be used for the purpose-built childcare center building.

The following grants are administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

$4,000 – Angels’ Attic

To be used for cleaning supplies, funded by the Moundridge Community Fund.

$2,400  – Associated Ministries of Moundridge

To be used for program expenses, funded by the Moundridge Community Fund.

$4,800  – Moundridge Senior Center

To be used for program expenses, funded by the Moundridge Community Fund and the Moundridge Kansas Health Foundation Public Health Fund.

$2,000 – Moundridge Public Library

To be used for technology upgrades, funded by the Moundridge Community Fund and the Moundridge Youth Fund.

$750 – West Zion Mennonite Church

To be used for Moundridge teacher appreciation gifts, funded by the Moundridge Youth Fund.

$6,000 – Steps to End Poverty of McPherson County – Moundridge

To be used for expanding the STEP program into the Moundridge community, funded by the Moundridge Kansas Health Foundation Public Health Fund.

The following grants are administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

$500 – Canton-Galva Elementary School

To be used for the development of a “makerspace” lab. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

$1,000 – Canton-Galva Elementary School

To be used for 2 new I-pads for the classroom. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

$162 – Canton-Galva Elementary School

To be used for the Sphero Bolt program. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

$15,000 – Central Christian College Foundation

To be used for McPherson Community Wrestling Center. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

$1,280 – Eisenhower Elementary PTO

To be used for the visit of author Diane Bailey. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

$4,000 – National Inventors Hall Of Fame

To be used for Camp Invention scholarships. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

$2,000 – McPherson Community Theatre

To be used for the summer musical orchestra. This grant is made possible by the MCCF Community Fund.

The following grants are administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

$2,940 – McPherson Free Methodist Church – Outreach McPherson

To be used for the purchase of mattresses. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Public Health Fund.

$1,000 – Soderstrom Elementary School

To be used for equipment for the sensory room. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

$5,000 – Kansas Food Bank Warehouse

To be used for the Food 4 Kids Backpack program. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

$10,000 – Cradle to Crayons

To be used for Outback conversion Phase 2. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

$10,000 – Valley Hope Foundation

To be used for the Hope Builder Club. This grant is made possible by the Wedel Health Fund.

The following grants are made possible by the David J. Nutt Fund, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

$2,100 – Bethany Lutheran Church

To be used for snacks and meals for the K.I.C.K. program.

$4,320 – USD 400/ Nursing / Athletics

To be used for portable automated external defibrillators.

$2,100 – Cub Scout Pack 3120

To be used for increased registration costs and a pinewood derby track.

$500 – We Care in the LBK

To be used for weekend meal bags for kids.

$2,500 – Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church

To be used for the offset of increased expenses related to the Sprout House Collaboration.

$680 – Midsummer’s Festival

To be used for Kubb tournament sets.

$2,720 – USD 400

To be used for resources related to teaching technology and digital citizenship to elementary and middle school students.

$2,530 – USD 400

To be used for the Smoky Valley Baseball Field equipment.

$750 – USD 400

To be used for the Soderstrom Grand Pals program.

$2,500 – Lindsborg At Work Association

To be used for the Lindsborg Mural Program.

$4,300 – Sprout House Learning Center

To be used for creative curriculum.

The following grants are administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

$1,000 – Community Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinners

To be used for the community Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. This grant is made possible by the Community Fund.

$6,668 – GraceMed Health Clinic, Inc.

To provide oral health outreach for children and teens in McPherson County. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

The following grants are administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

$4,500 – McPherson Hospital

To be used for hospital security upgrade. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Public Health Fund.

$1600 – McPherson Middle School

To be used for birthday books at MMS. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

$8,600 – United Way of McPherson County

To be used for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

$4,400 – The Cedar’s

To be used for an electric lift and 2 slings. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Public Health Fund.

$1,374 – The Art Room

To be used to purchase an electric pottery wheel. This grant is made possible by the Community Fund.

$500 – McPherson College

To provide the art exhibit titled: “Dreams of Flight.” This grant is made possible by the Community Fund.

The following grants are administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

$1,500 – Mercy Hospital, Inc.

To be used for portable radios. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Fund – Moundridge.

$1,800 – West Zion Mennonite Church

To provide meals for their K-4 Youth ministries program. This grant is made possible by the Moundridge Community Foundation Youth Fund and the Moundridge Community Foundation Fund.

$19,205 – Cradle to Crayons

To be used for building conversion for additional classrooms. This grant is made possible by the Moundridge Community Fund.

$2,000 – Valley Hope Foundation

To be used for the Hope Builder Club programming. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Fund – Moundridge.

$2,645 – Moundridge Recreation Commission

To be used for a pool vacuum. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Fund – Moundridge.

$1,200 – Angels’ Attic

To be used for yearly expenses. This grant is made possible by the Moundridge Community Fund.

$500 – Moundridge Public Library

To be used for summer reading program STEMout. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Fund – Moundridge and the Moundridge Community Fund.

$750 – Moundridge High School

To be used for Wildcat Pride program. This grant is made possible by the Moundridge Community Fund.

$400 – Moundridge Middle School

To be used for stock the bathrooms. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Fund – Moundridge.

$1,500 – Moundridge Senior Center

To be used for replacing flooring in the quilt / nursing room. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Fund – Moundridge.

The following grants are administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

$2,300.50 – McPherson Arts Alliance

To be used for summer art camp. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

$500 – Moundridge Public Library

To be used for summer reading program STEMout. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

$2,400 – GraceMed Health Clinic, Inc.

To be used for patient voucher assistance. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund and the Larry Wedel Health Fund.

$3,835 – Hutchinson Community College – McPherson Campus

To be used for an autoclave for the nursing program. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Public Health Fund and the Larry Wedel Health Fund.

$5,000 – McPherson Church of the Nazarene

To be used for start-up costs associated with The Hangout – programming for youth. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

$1,000 – Early Childhood Center

To provide scholarships for families. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

$10,000 – Arts After School

To be used the Executive Director position. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

$1,000 – McPherson County K-State Extension Office

To be used for the Ag in the Classroom program. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

$500 – McPherson College

To be used for the Body Venture program. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

$4,000 – Windom Elementary School

To be used for their outdoor classroom. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

$110,000 – Lindsborg Convention & Visitors Bureau

To be used to pay for a portable event/ performance stage.

$25,000 – City of Lindsborg Recreation Department

To provide a community wellness / recreation feasibility study.

$25,000 – Lindsborg Community Hospital Association

To assist with providing technology: telehealth & virtual education.

$9,000 – Lindsborg Senior Center

For roof repairs.

$1,500 – Lindsborg Dog Park: Scentral Bark

To provide benches for the dog park.

$10,000 – Messiah Lutheran Church

To address costs associated with moisture penetration into the church.

$500 – Inman Public Library

To be used for summer reading program of Space Exploration. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

$995 – Moundridge Recreation Commission

To provide a JUGS baseball and softball pitching machine. This grant is made possible by the Youth Fitness for Life and the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

$3,000 – National Inventor’s Hall of Fame

To assist with scholarships for students to attend Camp Invention. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

$2,500 – WACCC

For the Mammo Ammo program. This grant is made possible by the Wedel Health Fund.

$800 – Scouts BSA Troop 1000

This grant is for the startup costs of providing a Boy Scouts of America troop for girls age 11-18. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

$4,000 – Prairie View

To provide programming for the Alzheimer & Parkinson’s Support Group. This grant is made possible by the Wedel Health Fund.

$2,400 – Youth Aviation Programs Association

To be used to pay for airport full motion flight and training simulator. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

$5000 – Kansas Food Bank Warehouse

To provide weekend hunger relief for students in McPherson County. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

$1,000 – Moundridge Police Department

To assist with the purchase of records management software. This grant is made possible by the Wedel Health Fund.

$3,500 – Marquette Fitness Center

For the purchase of leg extension equipment. This grant is made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Public Health Fund.

$10,000 – McPherson County Council on Aging

This matching grant is for foot care for seniors in need. This grant is made possible by the Wedel Health Fund.

The following grants are made possible by the Lindsborg / DN Fund, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

$2,000 – KICK (Kids in Christ’s Kingdom) meals

To be used to pay for family meal to be served each week at KICK.

$2,500 – Lindsborg Landmark Concert Series

To provide concerts in a variety of musical styles in and around Lindsborg.

$1,000 – USD #400

To assist in providing materials for a recycling program.

$1,500 – Lindsborg Senior Center

For the study and preservation of Lindsborg Folk Costumes.

$1,600 – Anatoly Karpov School of Chess

To purchase computer and software.

$2,000 – Lindsborg Arts Council

For the Lindsborg Svensk Folkdrakt to assist with digitization and purchase of Swedish costume patterns.

$2,400 – Messiah Lutheran Church / Sprout House Collaboration

To assist with utility costs associated with Sprout House operations.

$2,000 – Lindsborg at Work

For Lindsborg Holiday lighting.

$2,500 – Broadway RFD

To purchase new LED lighting for summer productions.

$2,000 – Lindsborg at Work

For Lindsborg Seating Program.

$4,000 – STEPs to end Poverty McPherson County

For assistance with the STEPMC Lindsborg Coach salary.

$1,500 – Svensk Hyllningsfest

For the Svensk Hyllningsfest Children’s tent sound system.

The following grants are administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

$500 – McPherson High School

To be used for Unleash Your Potential program. This grant was made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

$500 – Eisenhower Elementary School

To be used for changing tire mulch to pea gravel on the playground. This grant was made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

$2,944 – McPherson Free Methodist Church – Outreach McPherson

To be used for the purchase of beds. This grant was made possible by the Larry Wedel Health Fund.

$3,000 – McPherson Hospital

To be used for the purchase of Vapotherm Precision Flow device. This grant was made possible by the Larry Wedel Health Fund.

$1,000 – Windom Elementary School

To be used for developing an outdoor classroom connected to the Windom Greenhouse. This grant was made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

$2,000 – McPherson Community Theatre

To be used for production of Peter Pan – fly-rigging. This grant was made possible by the Community Fund.

$1,300 – K-State Research and Extension Office

To be used for Stay Strong Stay Healthy program. This grant was made possible by the Larry Wedel Health Fund.

$1,000 – Community Fund

To be used for Community Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. This grant was made possible by the Community Fund.

$2,500 – McPherson Fire Department

To be used for the purchase of an active shooter kids. This grant was made possible by the Larry Wedel Health Fund.

$7,500 – CASA: A Voice for Children

A 3 year grant to be used for the Program VISTA. This grant was made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

C-G YAC GRANTS

The following grants are made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation.

$627.72 – 1^st Grade Technology

To purchase 2 ipads and 2 cases

$500 – iPADS For Learning

To purchase 2 ipads

$2,200 – Moundridge Recreation Commission

To provide a.c., heating and carpeting for their programming room. This grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund and the Wedel Health Fund administered by the MCCF.

$950 – Inman Senior Center

To purchase a new laptop. This grant was made possible through the Wedel Health Fund administered by the MCCF.

$5,000 – McPherson Housing Coalition

For homelessness prevention program. This grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Public Health Fund administered by the MCCF.

$3,000 – Canton Township Carnegie Library

To make building improvements. This grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Public Health Fund administered by the MCCF.

$2,100 – Mt. Hope Sanctuary

To purchase laptop computers. This grant was made possible through the Community Fund administered by the MCCF.

$3,000 – Lindsborg Svensk Folkdrakt

To digitize Swedish folk costume patterns. This grant was made possible through the Community Fund administered by the MCCF.

$640 – International Chess Institute of the Midwest

To purchase chess clocks. This grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by the MCCF

$1,805 – Moundridge Recreation Commission

For AED devices. This grant was made possible through the AED Fund and Moundridge Community Foundation Fund administered by the MCCF.

$2,000 – Moundridge High School

For woodshop lighting. This grant was made possible through the Moundridge Community Foundation Fund administered by the MCCF.

$483.98 – Moundridge Youth Football

For football equipment. This grant was made possible through the Moundridge Community Foundation Fund administered by the MCCF.

$500 – Associated Ministries of Moundridge

For 2019 VBS cd. This grant was made possible through the Moundridge Community Foundation Fund administered by the MCCF.

$500 – Moundridge Middle School

For middle school clubs. This grant was made possible through the Moundridge Community Foundation Fund administered by the MCCF.

$1,300 – Moundridge Elementary School

For 5^th grade sphero project. This grant was made possible through the Moundridge Community Foundation Fund administered by the MCCF.

$3,000 – Moundridge Manor

For training manikin. This grant was made possible through the Moundridge Community Foundation Fund administered by the MCCF.

$1,000 – Moundridge High School

For “dare to be” awards. This grant was made possible through the Moundridge Youth Fund administered by the MCCF.

$883.17 – Moundridge High School

For window coverings at MHS front windows. This grant was made possible through the Moundridge Community Foundation Fund administered by the MCCF.

$8,308 – Moundridge Elementary School

For preschool playground equipment. This grant was made possible through the Moundridge Community Foundation Fund administered by the MCCF.

$2,000 – Moundridge Youth Ministries

For youth ministries meal program. This grant was made possible through the Moundridge Community Foundation Fund administered by the MCCF.

$3,000 – Mercy Hospital

For bladder scanner. This grant was made possible through the Moundridge Kansas Health Foundation Fund administered by the MCCF.

$1,800 – West Zion Mennonite Church

For children’s meal ministry. This grant was made possible through the Moundridge Community Foundation Fund administered by the MCCF.

$2,000 – Valley Hope Foundation

For Moundridge Alumni Program. This grant was made possible through the Moundridge Kansas Health Foundation Fund administered by the MCCF.

$150 – Moundridge Middle School

For becoming scientists program. This grant was made possible through the Moundridge Community Foundation Fund administered by the MCCF.

$500 – Bethany Lutheran Church

For K.I.C.K. after school program. This grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by the MCCF.

$2,500 – Marquette Learning Center

For communication system. This grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by the MCCF.

$340 – Moundridge Arts Council

For summer art lessons. This grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by the MCCF.

$500 – Lady Express Softball Club

For indoor facility supplies. This grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by the MCCF.

$800 – USD 423

For peace space program for middle and high school students. This grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by the MCCF.

$800 – USD 419

For special education flexible seating. This grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by the MCCF.

$6,000 – Arts After School – After School program offering music and art for 6-8^th grade students. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF. 

$8,000 – USD 423 – Preschool playground equipment The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

$250 – Active Minds – Strike Out Stigma, a mental health awareness campaign. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

$2,000 – Bethany Home Association – Computer Server Room Upgrades. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund and the McPherson County Community Fund administered by MCCF. 

$600 – Lindsborg Community Library – Water fountain installation. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund and the McPherson County Community Fund administered by MCCF.

$2,450 – McPherson Arts Alliance – Kids summer camp. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF. 

$3,000 – Invent Now – Camp Invention scholarships. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF. 

$540 – Moundridge Arts Council – Art lessons at Moundridge Elementary School. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

$4,000 – McPherson College – 2 day Art Kansas Conference. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund and the McPherson County Community Fund administered by MCCF.

Anatoly Karpov International School of Chess $1,000: Scholarships for McPherson county chess students. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

McPherson Family YMCA $3,000: Hot tub lift. The grant was made possible through the Larry Wedel Health Fund administered by MCCF.

McPherson Family YMCA $1,000: youth center upgrade. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

Canton-Galva FCCLA $300: Speaker to address social media knowledge. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

McPherson High School $3,250: Assistive technology for outlying McCSEC schools. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

Moundridge Recreation Commission $1,250: weight room update. The grant was made possible through the Larry Wedel Health Fund administered by MCCF.

McPherson County Council on Aging $15,800: MCCA foot care for seniors in need. The grant was made possible through the Larry Wedel Health Fund and the Community Fund administered by MCCF.

Elyria Christian School $5,000: technology initiative for 7^th -12^th graders. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

McPherson County Humane Society $1,000: Trap-Neuter-Release program. The grant was made possible through the McPherson County Community Fund administered by MCCF.

Christ’s Kids Child Care Center $1,200: heating and air conditioning unit. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

Circles of McPherson County $3,000: child and youth education materials. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

Moundridge Elementary School $500: books for elementary school carnival prizes. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

Central Christian College of Kansas $5,000: Greer lighting – light console and dimmer rack. The grant was made possible through the McPherson County Community Fund administered by MCCF.

Community Thanksgiving $2,000: 2017 Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. The grant was made possible through the McPherson County Community Fund administered by MCCF.

Inman Museum $1,000: Enlarge the museum complex. The grant was made possible through the McPherson County Community Fund administered by MCCF.

McPherson County D.A.R.E. $2,500: D.A.R.E. program for county schools. The grant was made possible through the McPherson County Community Fund administered by MCCF.

McPherson Museum and Arts Foundation, Inc. $2,500: computer system upgrade. The grant was made possible through the McPherson County Community Fund administered by MCCF.

Offender Victim Ministries $1,640: startup costs for McPherson Office. The grant was made possible through the McPherson County Community Fund administered by MCCF.

ReUse It Center $3,000: to assist with replacing their roof. The grant was made possible through the McPherson County Community Fund administered by MCCF.

First United Methodist Church $1,106: For serve day 2017. The grant was made possible through the McPherson County Community Fund administered by MCCF.

Inman Sr Center $2,000: The grant was made possible through the the Kansas Health Foundation Public Health Fund administered by MCCF.

Bluestem PACE $3,000: Bluestem PACE transportation support. The grant was made possible through the Larry Wedel Health Fund administered by MCCF.

The Cedar’s $30,000: 2 year matching grant for the Memory Care center. The grant was made possible through the Larry Wedel Health Fund administered by MCCF.

Galva Sr Citizen’s $2.000: to repaint the exterior of their building. The grant was made possible through the Larry Wedel Health Fund administered by MCCF.

GraceMed Health Clinic $3,000: Reducing barriers to health care through a voucher program. The grant was made possible through the Larry Wedel Health Fund administered by MCCF.

Marquette Senior Center $5,000: Marquette Fitness Center update. The grant was made possible through the Larry Wedel Health Fund administered by MCCF.

Mercy Hospital $6,000: patient whirlpool bath safety and quality enhancement. The grant was made possible through the Larry Wedel Health Fund administered by MCCF.

Cradle to Crayons Childcare Center $5,300: Surveillance cameras. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund and the Moundridge Community Foundation fund administered by MCCF.

Moundridge Senior Center $1,250: for a new dishwasher / sanitizer. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund for Moundridge administered by MCCF.

Associated Churches of Moundridge $500: for 2017 VBS. The grant was made possible through the Moundridge Community Foundation Fund administered by MCCF.

Moundridge Historical Association $6,500: for new housing for water tower exhibit. The grant was made possible through the Moundridge Community Foundation Fund administered by MCCF.

Moundridge Food Pantry $1,000: to restock their food supply. The grant was made possible through the Moundridge Community Foundation Fund administered by MCCF.

Cradle to Crayons Childcare Center $2,158: for upright freezer. The grant was made possible through the Moundridge Community Foundation Fund administered by MCCF.

Moundridge Elementary School $150: CEO after school craft club for 3-4^th graders. The grant was made possible through the Moundridge Community Foundation Fund administered by MCCF.

Moundridge Recreation Commission $2,548: for portable bleachers at ball fields. The grant was made possible through the Moundridge Community Foundation Fund and the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund for Moundridge administered by MCCF.

Moundridge Valley Hope Wedel Recovery Center $500: Assistance for participation in their recovery program. The grant was made possible through the Moundridge Community Foundation Fund administered by MCCF.

West Zion Mennonite Church $1,750: MYM meal program. The grant was made possible through the Moundridge Community Foundation Fund administered by MCCF.

Journey Mennonite Church $3,700: For Arts After School program for 6-8^th graders. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

Canton-Galva Elementary School $1,500: Lexia 5 reading program. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

Canton-Galva High School $1,000: Assistance for high school students to obtain their workready certificate. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

Navo $1,048: for musical performances for MHS, MMS and ECS. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

Pleasant View Home $2,134: for childcare program. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

Kansas Art Education Association $3,000: to help with hosting a conference for Art educators. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

McPherson Arts Alliance $2,500: summer art camp for local youth. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

McPherson Family YMCA $1,500: to allow for STEM activities during summer YKids programming. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

McPherson Arts Alliance $785: For a juried art exhibit. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

Invent Now $2,000: 2017 Camp Invention for k-6 graders. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

Eisenhower Elementary School $200: For an amazon echo. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

McPherson Community Theatre $2,592: To offer a stipend to theatre musicians. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

Messiah Festival of the Arts $300: To help sponsor one student-musician in the String Apprenticeship Program. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

McPherson High School $2,588: To purchase sensory items for USD 418’s Assistive Technology Program. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

The Canton-Galva Youth Advisory Council assisted MCCF in pursuing the following grants for the Canton-Galva school district:

Canton-Galva Elementary School Library $229: To purchase Makerspace, an interactive, hands-on addition to the library. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

Canton-Galva Jr./Sr. High School $209: To purchase a presentation cart for the school. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

Canton-Galva Elementary School $300: To purchase headphones for student use with literacy program. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

Canton-Galva Elementary School $320: To purchase guided, leveled reading books. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

Canton-Galva Elementary School $440: To purchase reading center tables for the fourth grade classrooms. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

December 2016

Cradle to Crayons Childcare and Preschool, $2,500: To purchase needed laptops for learning programs for children and tracking student progress by teachers. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

Lincoln Elementary School, $5,900: For the purchase of curriculum and equipment to establish a WeatherBug weather station for all USD 418 students to access. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

October 2016

McPherson County Council on Aging, $15,800: The Council on Aging will use grant funds to administer foot care services at each senior center in McPherson County. The grant was made possible through the Larry Wedel Health Fund administered by MCCF.

McPherson Senior Center, $18,500: A project to repair the aging roof. The grant was made possible through the Larry Wedel Health Fund administered by MCCF.

United Way of McPherson County, $500: A project to help fund the “Show You Care! Give Where You Live” book. The book was written and illustrated by Windom Elementary students and teachers. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

Women and Children Combating Cancer, $10,000: The grant funds two WACCC projects: Mammo Ammo to provide mammograms for women who can’t afford them; and Combat Bags to provide needed supplies to women undergoing cancer treatments. The grans were made possible through the Larry Wedel Health Fund administered by MCCF.

August 2016

Circles of McPherson County, $6,000:  Circles of McPherson County will use grant funds to participate in the AmeriCorps VISTA program. By adding a VISTA volunteer to their staff, Circles will be able to expand their services of eradicating poverty in McPherson County. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Public Health and Larry Wedel Health Funds administered by MCCF.

GraceMed Health Clinic, Inc., $30,000: A project to provide affordable, quality health care to under-served, uninsured and under-insured families of McPherson. The grant was made possible through the Larry Wedel Health Fund administered by MCCF.

Lindsborg Senior Center, $4,000: A project to replace aging carpet at the center. The grant was made possible through the Larry Wedel Health Fund administered by MCCF.

Outreach McPherson, $2,500: A project to provide twin and queen sized mattresses to families that can’t afford beds. The grant was made possible through the Larry Wedel Health Fund administered by MCCF.

Moundridge Valley Hope Wedel Recovery Center, $2,000: A program to provide scholarships for chemical dependency treatments to McPherson County residents who can’t afford the care. The grant was made possible through the Larry Wedel Health Fund administered by MCCF.

Mt. Hope Sanctuary, $2,500: The grant will help pay for a new deck and playroom at the Sanctuary. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

June 2016

McPherson Arts Alliance, $2,450: For Kids Summer Art Camp. The grant is made possible through the Lisa Waldhauer Educational Fund.

McPherson County Ulster Project, $1,470: For McPherson County Ulster Project teens to attend the Prairie View adventure course.  The Ulster Project is an organization intended to promote peace; and the project provides an environment and the skills for potential leaders with Christian traditions. The grant is made possible through the Lisa Waldhauer Educational Fund.

Bethany Home Association, $750: For Music and Memory, a therapy program for dementia patients. The grant is made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

Inman Senior Center, $2,765: For nutrition assistance to Inman service area elderly. The grant is made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

MCKIDS Infant Toddler Center, $1444: For Assistive Technology at MCKIDS to purchase therapeutic toys for handicapped children. The grant is made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

Windom Elementary School, $5,000: For a school greenhouse where students can ‘Dig Into Learning’. The grant is made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

April 2016

Circles of McPherson County, $2,500: For out-of-town participants to travel to Circles of McPherson weekly meetings. The grant is made possible through the Larry Wedel Health Fund.

McPherson County Council on Aging, $600: For an LCD projector to be shared by all the Senior Centers within the county. The grant is made possible through the Larry Wedel Health Fund.

McPherson Fire Department, $300: For a ‘StatPackG1’, an emergency pack similar to the ones used by EMS personnel. The grant is made possible through the Larry Wedel Health Fund.

McPherson Fire Department, $2,845: For an EMS-compatible Automated External Defibrillator or AED. The grant is made possible through the Larry Wedel Health Fund.

January 2016

Inman Disc Golf Course, $1,000: For development of a nine-hole Disc Golf Course in Inman City Park. The grant is made possible through the Larry Wedel Health Fund.

McPherson Housing Coalition, $10,000: A project to prevent homelessness in McPherson County. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

December 2015

McPherson Family Life Center, Inc., $5,000: For Parent Link, a program to assist first-time parents with their child’s development up to age two. The grant is made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

McPherson High School Marching Band, $6,359: To purchase new tenor drums and assist with the Band’s Alamo Bowl trip activities. The grant is made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s and Lisa Waldhauer Educational Funds.

USD 418 McPherson, $1,000: For ‘Kids Konnect’, a program to introduce elementary students to local children’s programs. The grant is made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

USD 418 McPherson, $3,500: For ‘Fostering Literacy Independence in the Elementary Grades’, a program to align with Kansas Colleges and Career Ready standards. The grant is made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund.

Women and Children Combating Cancer, $3,500: For ‘Mammo Ammo’, a program to provide mammogram screening to county residents. The grant is made possible through the Larry Wedel Health Fund.

October 2015

Canton Senior Center, $2,000:  Funds were used to purchase new carpet and vinyl flooring for the center. The grant was made possible through the Community Fund administered by MCCF.

Heart to Heart Child Advocacy Center, $2,704:  Funds will purchase a Promethean Smart Board. The board will be used to gather critical details during forensic child abuse interviews. Data can then quickly be shared with cooperating agencies including law enforcement and social services. The grant was made possible through the Child Advocacy and Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Funds administered by MCCF.

Marquette Council on Aging, $3,500:  Funds will be used to remodel the Marquette Senior Center kitchen. The grant was made possible through the Community Fund administered by MCCF.

McPherson Dog Park, $1,000:  Funds will be used to help build a three-acre, fenced-in, off-leash Dog Park currently under construction. The grant was made possible through the Community Fund administered by MCCF.

Windom Senior Center, $1,584:  Funds will be used to purchase new folding chairs for the center. The grant was made possible through the Larry Wedel Public Health Fund administered by MCCF.

August 2015

Canton-Galva Jr./Sr. High School, $1,000:  Funds will be used to replace aging kitchen equipment so students can learn nutritional cooking. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

Circles of McPherson County, $800:  Funds were used to purchase a poverty simulation kit. The kit will be used across the county to teach middle class citizens what life is like for low-income families. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

Lincoln Elementary After School Connectedness, $5,350:  Funds are for an after-school program to help students with poor attendance rates and limited educational opportunities. The grant was made possible through the Lisa Waldhauer Educational and Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Funds administered by MCCF.

McPherson High Debate and Forensic Camp, $5,350:  Funds were used for a three-day debater’s camp. Camp attendees learned speaking skills, conducted research, and studied other debate essentials. The grant was made possible through the Lisa Waldhauer Educational Fund administered by MCCF.

Moundridge Recreation Commission, $1,000:  Funds will be used for a Shade Walk canopy to protect swimming pool patrons from the sun and UV rays. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF and the Moundridge Community Foundation.

Prairie View, Inc., $1,080:  Funds were used for “No Drama Discipline”, a six-week program to help parents focus on the link between their child’s neurological development and their own reactions as parents to their child’s behavior. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

May 2015

Canton-Galva Elementary School, $1,000:  Funds were used to build a cedar play set in the preschool playground. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

McPherson Family Life Center, $5,350:  The grant supports Parent Link, a program to help first-time parents of McPherson County. Parent Link provides social, emotional and informational support through home visits and community play groups throughout the child’s first 24 months of life. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

United Way of McPherson County, $5,500: . This grant funded, in part, the United Way’s Volunteer Reading Initiative, a project that promotes early childhood literacy, character education and community connections. This year the initiative is introducing the book ‘Show You Care: Be Kind’. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

Women and Children Combating Cancer, $3,000:  . This grant helps WACCC provide Combat Bags, care packages for women and children who are fighting cancer. The bags are personalized to include items that each recipient is most in need of. The grant was made possible by the Larry Wedel Health Funds administered by MCCF.

March 2015

McPherson High School Speech & Debate Program, $2,000:  Funds will be used in continuing the education of McPherson High School Speech and Debate students with public speaking, oral communication, and the arts. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

The Cedars, $250:  The grant funds art classes taught by local artists for residents of The Cedars and was made possible through the Larry Wedel Health Fund administered by MCCF.

Broadway RFD, Inc., $810:  Children 1st through 8th grades had the opportunity to learn about all aspects of theater during this one-week ‘Theatre Boot Camp’ funded, in part, through this grant. Participants performed their own production of ‘The Music Man, Jr.’ The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

McPherson USD 418, $4,775: Through the ‘Destination Imagination’ program, 19 teams of McPherson students worked collaboratively to solve real-world challenges, either in STEM, the arts, or service learning. These teams competed with others across the state next April in hopes of being invited to the national competition. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

McPherson Arts Alliance, $2,000: The grant help funds summer art classes for children in grades 4 to 10. Classes included such topics as Cartooning, Creative Sewing, Painting, Printmaking, Metalsmithing, Mosaics and Ceramics. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

McPherson County Council on Aging, $10,416:  McPherson County Community Foundation awarded this grant to the McPherson County Council on Aging for contract foot care to senior county residents who find foot care too costly. The foot care clinics utilize licensed professionals to service toenails, callouses and conduct general foot inspections because foot health can be an early indicator of other problems. The grant was made possible by the Kansas Health Foundation Public Health and the Larry Wedel Health Funds, both administered by MCCF.

McPherson Community Theatre’s Summer Musical Production, $2,143: Funds were used for the  production of “Cinderella Enchanted.’ McPherson Community Theatre productions are opportunities for the community to develop performing skills as well as educational and cultural enrichment for audiences. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

McPherson Housing Coalition, $1,000:  This grant helped fund the Brush Up Mac Program, an annual event that provides services to low and moderate income families, seniors, veterans and single parent households in need of basic home and yard maintenance. The grant was made possible through the Larry Wedel Health Fund administered by MCCF.

First United Methodist Church, $5,000: A coalition of McPherson community members and churches coordinated exterior work for identified Mustang Mobil Home Park residents to keep them from becoming displaced. “Keep Them Home’ grant funds were used to purchase exterior repair materials for the project while the coalition coordinated volunteer labor. The grant was made possible by the Larry Wedel Health Fund administered by MCCF.

McPherson USD 418, $2,000: McPherson USD 418 used grant funds to help with Lexia Core5, a program to supplement reading instruction in grades K to 5. This summer reading program allowed students eight weeks of support to continue improving reading skills. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

February 2015

In February, the Canton-Galva Youth Advisory Council awarded five grants through the KHF Children’s Fund during their annual grant round.

Canton-Galva Preschool ($100) for their End-of-the-Year Event.

Canton-Galva High School ($400) for an Eagle Snack Pack program to provide food for under-nourished children in Canton and Galva.

Canton-Galva High School English Department ($325) to fund new textbooks and curriculum for studying Shakespeare plays.

Canton-Galva High School Business Department ($325) for the purchase of new calculators for class work.

Canton-Galva Elementary School ($350) to learn about cultures different from what the students are familiar with.

January 2015

Canton-Galva Junior High School, $600: Hands-on investigation and exploration of science processes for 7th and 8th graders. Students will develop both engineering and problem solving skills to reinforce STEM concepts through textbooks and project kits purchased with the grant money. The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

Inman Senior Center, $988: The grant helped  replace 72 folding chairs for the Senior Center. The grant was made possible through the Community Fund administered by MCCF.

McPherson County Coalition for Children and Families, $500:  The grant will help provide funds for the Family Fair. The Family Fair is a free event for families countywide. Local nonprofit organizations and child-serving agencies interact with children and parents to promote their agency’s resources.  The grant was made possible through the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund administered by MCCF.

McPherson Main Street, Inc, $7,500: A plan to develop the downtown Plaza into a more public-friendly space by adding shaded areas, green space and seating to accommodate outdoor activities. The plan includes planners and sculptures to make the entire area an aesthetically pleasing gathering place for the residents and visitors. The grant was made possible through the Community Fund administered by MCCF.

Mt. Hope Sanctuary, $10,000: The boiler at Mt Hope Sanctuary is over 100 years old and was only made to run 30-40 years. The grant helps fund a new high efficiency model to save almost one half of the current fuel usage and provides a safer home environment for residents and staff. The grant was made possible through the Larry Wedel Health Fund administered by MCCF.