Impact Stories

APRIL 21, 2026

A Pawsitive Impact: Therapy Dog Brings Comfort and Connection to Students in Plainville

AUGUST 23, 2021

Downtown Hays Development Corp.

Thanks to a grant from the community foundation, the Downtown Hays Development Corporation was able to purchase an enclosed food trailer to utilize during community events in the area. This trailer opens many opportunities for the organization and...

AUGUST 20, 2021

Project Suitcase

Each year, an average of 125 children in Ellis County must be rescued from severe abuse, neglect or abandonment. Project Suitcase hopes to provide comfort and support to these children. A grant from the community foundation provided funding for...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Via Christi

A large bright orange pedal cart has delivered lots of smiles and memories for residents of Via Christi and their "grandfriends," at Learning Cross Preschool. A grant from the community foundation purchased a four-person pedal cart for Learning...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

USD 271

"When learning how to deal with emotions, it can be messy, so having a calm space to learn in is so crucial," said Kaci Nichols, Stockton Grade School Counselor. A grant was awarded to USD 271 to support the new Tiger Read Regulation Room at...