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Harvey County Women of the Year

The Women’s Community Foundation of Harvey County (WCFHC), an affiliate of the Central Kansas Community Foundation, was established with a noble purpose: to encourage women to engage in local philanthropy. Through its mission of building stronger communities, WCFHC has made a significant impact through grantmaking, encouraging charitable giving, and recognizing women as dedicated volunteers and philanthropists.

One way that is done is through funds allocated to the Harvey County Woman of the Year Fund. These funds support the Harvey County Women of the Year program, established in 1956. Each year women who dedicate their time, talents and energy to improving their communities in Harvey County are publicly recognized. Additionally, scholarships are awarded each year to 3 full-time senior level female students graduating from Harvey County planning to enroll in a full-time program at a public or private college/university, vocational or trade school who demonstrate leadership and community service.

(Pictured above: WCFHC Advisory Board of Directors)

Kendra Davila

2026 Woman of the Year

Ezri Mitchell & Tess Williams

Not pictured: Emma Gudeman

2026 WOY Scholarship Recipients

Beth Ann Kingsley

2026 Woman of the Year

DONOR CONNECTION – MAY

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Hello from the community foundation! 

With tax season now behind us and spring in full swing, this is a natural time to reflect, reset, and look ahead. Many of you have recently revisited your charitable giving as part of conversations with your advisors, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to support you along the way. Whether you’ve been giving for years or are just beginning to think more intentionally about your philanthropy, this moment offers a valuable opportunity to build confidence and clarity in your approach.

As always, the community foundation team is here to share practical insights and support your charitable goals—especially as economic conditions continue to evolve and community needs remain dynamic.

–Making thoughtful charitable giving decisions can feel overwhelming at times. The community foundation can help you feel more confident in your philanthropy by offering local insight, strategic guidance, and due diligence support as you evaluate opportunities.

–Now that tax season has wrapped up, consider reflecting on what worked well—and what you might do differently next year. This is the perfect time to review a few common regrets and simple steps you can take now to improve both the impact and efficiency of your giving going forward.

–If you are watching the markets closely this spring, you are not alone. It’s more important than ever to stay engaged in philanthropy. The community foundation can help you evaluate ways to expand your charitable giving portfolio to include support for the community foundation’s mission—helping strengthen the ability to respond to community needs and serve future generations.

Thank you for being part of the community foundation. It is our honor to work alongside you as you build a charitable plan that reflects your values and makes a lasting difference.

Warmly,

Angie Tatro

CKCF CEO

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