There will be MANY opportunities across the Central Kansas Region to support your community during Giving Tuesday.

Visit our Events Calendar to know more.

ANNUAL MEETING RECAP

What a great event!

We recognized the Executive Committee Leadership 2022-23: 

• Becky Morehead Wolfe - Chair
• Anthony Roy - Vice Chair
• Amy Budde - Vice Chair Elect
• Rod Kreie -Treasurer
• Don Voth, Secretary
• Ron Lang - Finance Com. Chair

See more pictures on our Facebook page!

The energy was magnificent!

Our new office, located at 400 S Main, Suite 100, in Newton, was made possible by an in-kind gift from Frank and Kathy Stucky

Also shout out to Carriage Factory Art Gallery for the partnership in displaying local art. Makes are space so inviting.

Special Partners Recognition

Frank & Kathy Stucky

This wonderful couple is generously helping us achieve our mission of building stronger communities through charitable giving.

A no rent gift is AMAZING!! Thank you for providing us shelter! We are so grateful for their giving spirit.

Patterson Family Foundation was honored and recognized for providing the following community foundations the opportunity to participate in the 2023 Rural Community Foundation Match program.

Each foundation was provided the match opportunity up to $70,000 each. More than $850,000 has been raised to date and more events remain. See our Events Calendar for more details. https://centralkansascf.org/calendar/

BRANDI GARNICA

Program Officer- Scholarships

Hesston Community Foundation (HCF) hosted a Food Truck Rally on Wednesday, October 11 following the "Home Sweet Hesston" Homecoming Parade.

Several food truck vendors were on site and the event was very well attended. As part of the rally, HCF recognized several community partners and awarded $20,000 in grants!

Guests also enjoyed live music and a community pep rally as part of the event.

Fall is the perfect time to enjoy the delightful weather, and the amazing people in your community. Take full advantage of the following October Patterson Match Events!

NOW - DECEMBER 18

North Newton Community Foundation

NOW - NOVEMBER 28

Halstead Community Foundation

NOVEMBER 1-30

CKCF Match Event & Giving Tuesday Open House

NOVEMBER 1-30

Newton Community Foundation

NOVEMBER 21- DECEMBER 31

Peabody Community Foundation

We hope this note finds you well. In our community and across the country, families are gearing up for a busy fourth quarter. Giving season shifts into full gear, and we look forward to working with you! Whether you've already established your donor-advised or other type of fund at the community foundation or are currently considering it, please reach out. We would love to help you get even more connected to the causes you care about while maximizing tax benefits at the same time.

In this issue, we’re covering topics that are on the minds of many people as the year winds down.

Retirement and charitable giving continue to be intertwined.

It is important to recognize the opportunities presented for charitable giving at every stage of retirement. Learn how the community foundation has you covered!

Meeting your 2023 charitable goals does not have to be stressful.

The team at the community foundation can help you accomplish your charitable giving objectives efficiently, effectively, and joyfully, including tapping into tax benefits.

Do good, feel better.

Learn why philanthropy is such a powerful catalyst for well-being--both your own well-being and the health and happiness of the people whose lives you are improving through gifts to your favorite nonprofits.

Thanks again for all you do. We are honored to work together and wish you the best.

Angie Tatro,

CKCF CEO

Looking for some past information? We now have an archive of our newsletters on the CKCF website!

Central Kansas Community Foundation | Douglass Community Foundation

El Dorado Community Foundation | Elk County Community Foundation | Florence Community Foundation

Fredonia Area Community Foundation

Goessel Community Foundation | Halstead Community Foundation

Hesston Community Foundation | Hillsboro Community Foundation | Newton Community Foundation

Newton Public Library Foundation | North Newton Community Foundation

Peabody Community Foundation | Trinity Heights UMC Foundation | Valley Center Community Foundation

Remington Area Community Foundation | Women’s Community Foundation