Match Campaign – Florence Community Foundation
2024-10-01 - 2024-10-30 | KS
From October 1-30, Florence Community Foundation (FCF) is hosting their Patterson Family Match Event. Contributions during this month-long event will be matched to reach our goal of $70,000. Your gift will be matched at 50% to the fund of your choice with the rest of the matching funds being allocated evenly between the FCF Community Improvement and FCF Operating Funds for community driven improvements to Florence and to strengthen the Florence Community Foundation for the future. Thank you for your support!

Click here to view eligible funds.

Home Sweet Hesston Grant Awards – Hesston Community Foundation
2024-10-02 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Hesston College, 301 S Main St., Hesston, KS, 67062, United States
Home Sweet Hesston will be held Wednesday, October 2 from 4 – 8pm in the Hesston College Parking Lot. Hesston Community Foundation will present their Grant Awards and there will also be a Food Truck Rally, a Pep Rally, and Entertainment by Sam Shilts. Event is held in collaboration with the Hesston Chamber of Commerce.

Elk County Community Foundation Grant Awards - Grenola Octoberfest
2024-10-05 09:00 - 21:00 | City of Grenola, Grenola, KS, 67346, United States
The Elk County Community Foundation Grant Awards Ceremony will take place during Grenola’s Octoberfest. Join us on Saturday, October 5th at 9am to watch the parade and awards presentation.

Elk County Community Foundation Grant Awards - Longton Fall Festival
2024-10-12 08:00 - 21:00 | City of Longton, Longton, KS, 67352, United States
The Elk County Community Foundation Grant Awards Ceremony will take place during Longton’s Fall Festival. Join us on Saturday, October 12th to watch the parade and awards presentation.

Halstead Community Foundation Open House & Ribbon Cutting
2024-10-12 08:30 - 10:30 | Halstead Community Foundation, 306 Main St, Halstead, KS, 67056, United States
The Halstead Community Foundation is excited to announce it is opening an office at 306 Main Street! An open house will be held Saturday, October 12 from 8:30am – 10:30am with a Halstead Chamber Ribbon Cutting at 9:30am. Be sure to stop by Saturday, October 12, while you’re out and about for the Halstead Brick Street Arts & Crafts Festival, register to win some fun prizes and check out our new office!

Burrton Community Foundation Halloween Party
2024-10-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Hutchinson Water Sports Club, 3710 Wheat State Rd, Burrton, KS, 67020, United States
The Burrton Community Foundation is cohosting a Halloween event with the First Christian Church – Women’s Ministry on Saturday, October 12 from 6 – 9pm at the Hutchinson Water Sports Club. Attendees are encouraged to walk around and check out all the Halloween decorations at the lake. There will also be a chili cook-off and pumpkin decorating at the First Christian Church from 4 – 7pm.

KACF Conference - CKCF Office Closed
2024-10-16 - 2024-10-18 | KS
CKCF Staff will be out of the office attending the Annual National Conference for Growing Community Foundations in Wichita. To contact us, please visit our CKCF Staff page.

Craig Ewy Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser
2024-10-26 18:00 - 22:00 | Son Wray Ranch, 5420 NW 24th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
The Craig Ewy Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, October 26 from 6 – 10pm at Son Wray Ranch. The evening’s festivities include a dinner by donation, dessert and quilt raffles, and an auction.
Some of the auction items include:

Chiefs Tickets
Fishing Trip
Air BNB
Shrimp Boil
Patio Steak & Wine Dinner
Other Food Items

The dessert and quilt raffle tickets are $5 per raffle ticket or 5 tickets for $20.

CKCF Annual Meeting
2024-10-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Newton Public Library, 223 E 7th St, Newton, KS, 67056, United States
The Central Kansas Community Foundation (CKCF) Annual Meeting will be held on Monday, October 28th at the Newton Public Library from 4 – 5pm.
We will introduce our new slate of officers, welcome our new board members, share our latest annual report, provide updates on the Patterson Family Foundation (PFF) grants, have a meet and greet with our new PFF Staff, and enjoy some refreshments.

PFF Match Grant Celebration - Newton/North Newton Community Foundations
2024-10-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Prairy Market & Deli Mezzanine, 601 N Main Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
The Newton Community Foundation and North Newton Community Foundation will be having a Patterson Family Foundation (PFF) Match Grant Celebration at Prairy on Tuesday, October 29th from 6 – 8pm. We are excited to bring the two foundation boards together to celebrate the success of our PFF Match Campaigns!

Trick or Treat Main Street - Hillsboro Community Foundation
2024-10-31 17:00 - 19:00 | Hillsboro Main Street, Main Street, Hillsboro, KS, 67063, United States
The Hillsboro Community Foundation will be participating in Trick or Treat Main Street on Halloween, October 31st from 5 – 7pm. We can’t wait to see all the creative and spooky costumes!

Match Campaign – Hesston Community Foundation
2024-11-06 - 2024-12-05 | KS
From November 6 – December 5, Hesston Community Foundation (HCF) is hosting their Patterson Family Match Event. Contributions during this month-long event will be matched to reach our goal of $70,000. In addition to supporting the fund, 50% of the matching funds from your gift will support HCF’s operating fund. Thank you for your support!
Click here to view eligible funds.

Hooray Grill Raffle - Hesston Community Foundation
2024-11-06 - 2024-12-05 | KS
The Hesston Community Foundation is having a Hooray Grill Raffle during their match campaign. Tickets are $50 each and can be purchased online between November 6 – December 5, 2024. Watch for more details!
This is being held as a part of the Patterson Family Foundation match campaign where donations are matched dollar for dollar, up to $70,000, between November 6 – December 5, 2024. Matched funds will be dispersed 50% to participating managed funds, and 50% to the HCF Operating Budget.

Hatteberg's People - Hesston Community Foundation
2024-11-06 15:00 - 16:00 | Bluestem Communities – Water’s Edge, 701 S Main, Hesston, KS, 67062, United States
Join Hesston Community Foundation as we kick off the Patterson Family Foundation Match with a fun presentation by Larry Hatteberg! This event will be held at Bluestem Communities – Water’s Edge on November 6th. We will also highlight a couple of grant recipients and share about the Patterson Family Foundation match campaign where donations are matched dollar for dollar, up to $70,000, between November 6 – December 5, 2024. Matched funds will be dispersed 50% to participating managed funds, and 50% to the HCF Operating Budget.

Second Saturday Shopping & Dine to Donate - Hesston Community Foundation
2024-11-09 10:00 - 22:00 | KS
The Hesston Community Foundation (HCF) is hosting a Second Saturday Shopping & Dine to Donate event on November 9, encouraging everyone to shop locally and 10% will be donated to HCF.
This is being held as a part of the Patterson Family Foundation match campaign where donations are matched dollar for dollar, up to $70,000, between November 6 – December 5, 2024. Matched funds will be dispersed 50% to participating managed funds, and 50% to the HCF Operating Budget.

Sip, Savor, Support - Bourbon & Wine Tasting Event - Hesston Community Foundation
2024-11-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Emma Creek Barn, 2959 Arapaho Rd, Hesston, KS, 67062, United States
The Hesston Community Foundation (HCF) is hosting a Bourbon and Wine Tasting event on Thursday, November 14 from 7-9pm at Emma Creek Barn. Attendees will pick between the following drinks: Bourbon, Red Wine, White Wine, and Mocktail. There will be a tasting of foods that complement each drink. Ticket costs are $75 per person.
This is being held as a part of the Patterson Family Foundation match campaign where donations are matched dollar for dollar, up to $70,000, between November 6 – December 5, 2024. Matched funds will be dispersed 50% to participating managed funds, and 50% to the HCF Operating Budget.

The Burrton Small Town Shindig
2024-11-16 17:00 - 22:00 | Son Wray Ranch, 5420 NW 24th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
The Burrton Community Foundation is hosting a Shindig on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Son Wray Ranch. Doors open at 5pm. This new fundraiser will support the Burrton Impact and Sign Funds. There will be a silent and live auction, a BBQ meal provided by Louie Q’s, music and an informational presentation. Ticket Costs: $100 per person; a Table of 6 for $575; or a table of 8 for $750.
Burrton Shindig Sponsor/Donation Request Form
Purchase Tickets

Elk County Community Foundation Grant Awards - Elk Falls Outhouse Tour
2024-11-22 - 2024-11-23 | City of Elk Falls, Elk Falls, KS, 67345, United States
The Elk County Community Foundation Grant Awards Ceremony will take place during Elk Falls Outhouse Tour. Join us as we celebrate on November 22 and 23.

Hesston Community Thanksgiving Meal
2024-11-23 11:00 - 14:00 | Hesston Middle School, 100 N. Ridge Rd, Hesston, KS, 67062, United States
The Hesston Community Foundation, in collaboration with Hesston Recreation and Hesston Public Library, are hosting a Community Thanksgiving Meal on Saturday, November 23 at Hesston Middle School.

Match Campaign – Peabody Community Foundation
2024-11-26 - 2024-12-26 | Peabody Community Foundation, PO Box 18, Peabody, KS, 66866, United States
From November 26 – December 26, Peabody Community Foundation (PCF) is hosting their Patterson Family Match Event. Contributions during this month-long event will be matched to reach our goal of $70,000. In addition to supporting the fund, 25% of the matching funds from your gift will support PCF’s operating fund. Thank you for your support!
Click here to view eligible funds.

Valley Center Community Foundation Pie Auction
2024-11-26 17:00 - 23:00 | The Highlands, 7575 E 101st N, Valley Center, KS, 67147, United States
The Valley Center Community Foundation will be having its annual Awards Ceremony and Pie Auction on Tuesday, November 26 from 5 – 11pm at The Highlands. Join us for this fun and entertaining event!

Peabody Community Foundation Pie Auction
2024-11-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Peabody Senior Citizens’ Center, 106 N Walnut, Peabody, KS, 66866, United States
The Peabody Community Foundation is hosting its annual Pie Auction on Tuesday, November 26 from 6:30 – 8:30pm at the Peabody Senior Center.
This is being held as a part of the Patterson Family Foundation match campaign where donations are matched dollar for dollar, up to $70,000, between November 26 – December 26, 2024. Matched funds will be dispersed 75% to the fund designated by the donor, and 25% to the PCF Operating Budget.

Thanksgiving Holiday - CKCF Offices Closed
2024-11-28 - 2024-11-29 | KS
The CKCF Offices will be CLOSED on Nov 28 & 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. To contact us, please visit our CKCF Staff page.

Match Campaign - Central Kansas Community Foundation
2024-12-01 - 2024-12-31 | Central Kansas Community Foundation, 400 South Main St, Suite 100, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
During December, CKCF is hosting their Patterson Family Foundation match event. Contributions during this month-long event will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $70,000. Matched funds will be dispersed 60% to participating managed funds, and 40% to the CKCF Operating Budget.
Click here to view eligible funds.

Team 935 Fund Match Campaign for Newton High School Robotics
2024-12-02 - 2024-12-13 | KS
Join the NHS Robotics team in their match event where your generous donation to the TEAM 935 Fund will be matched dollar for dollar between Dec. 2-13, 2024! This fund is a component fund of North Newton Community Foundation. Donate Today!

CKCF Giving Tuesday - Open House & Ribbon Cutting
2024-12-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Central Kansas Community Foundation, 400 South Main St, Suite 100, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
The Central Kansas Community Foundation (CKCF) will be having a Giving Tuesday event on December 3rd. An Open House will take place from 10am – 2pm, and the Newton Chamber will be having a ribbon cutting at 10:30am celebrating our new affiliate office space (just down the hall from our main office)! Refreshments will be served. We are looking forward to seeing everyone!
This event is a part of the Patterson Family Foundation match campaign where donations are matched dollar for dollar, up to $70,000, between December 1 – 31, 2024. Matched funds will be dispersed 60% to participating managed funds, and 40% to the CKCF Operating Budget.
Click here to view eligible CKCF Funds.

Women's Community Foundation Grant Awards & Giving Tuesday Celebration!
2024-12-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Newton Recreation Center, 415 N Poplar Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
The Women’s Community Foundation will be hosting their 2024 Grant Awards and having a Giving Tuesday Celebration on Tuesday, December 3 from 11am – 1pm at the Newton Recreation Center. Join us as we recognize some wonderful organizations in our community!

Goessel Community Foundation - #GivingTuesday
2024-12-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Goessel High School Gymnasium, 100 E Main St, Goessel, KS, 67053, United States
The Goessel Community Foundation (GCF) will be having a Giving Tuesday Celebration on Tuesday, December 3 from 5pm – 7pm at the Goessel High School Gymnasium. Join us as we display our grant and scholarship recipients, while accepting year end donations. GCF will also be distributing some mini-basketballs at half time! Join us for an evening of fun and philanthropy!

Hillsboro Community Foundation Giving Tuesday @ Pizza Hut
2024-12-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Pizza Hut, 903 E D St, Hillsboro, KS, 67063, United States
Pizza For A Cause
The Hillsboro Community Foundation will be having a Giving Tuesday event at Pizza Hut on Tuesday, December 3 from 5 – 8pm. Hillsboro Pizza Hut will be donating 20% of the sales that evening to the Hillsboro Community Foundation. Please join us for a delicious dinner and help us raise funds for our community. We hope to see you there!

Board Member Orientation
2024-12-05 12:00 - 13:00 | KS
This orientation is being provided by Central Kansas Community Foundation (CKCF) as an introduction to CKCF and their role as host foundation along with the affiliate service model. 19 affiliate foundation are under the umbrella of CKCF and have local advisory boards.
Zoom Link: Click Here
Meeting ID: 846 1579 4581
Passcode: [REDACTED]
CLICK HERE for Agenda
Documents can be found in the Drop Box
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