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Match Month raises over $170,000 for area nonprofits

The Jewell County Community Foundation is excited to announce that with the match from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation, our community raised $176,524.95!

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Jewell County Community Foundation awards over $28,000 in grants
June 7, 2023
MANKATO, Kan.— During its spring grant cycle, the Jewell County Community Foundation awarded over $28,000 to eight projects throughout the Jewell County area. The following organizations received funding:
Community foundation raises funds during March Match Month
April 27, 2023
MANKATO, Kan.— In March, the Jewell County Community Foundation had an opportunity to receive matching funds from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation during what is considered ‘Match Month’.

The Burn Association

The Burn Association was awarded a grant to upgrade their trucks and tanks with new equipment to have safer and more efficient burns.

"What a blessing to receive this grant! We operate on a very small budget and these grants make a difference" said Charles Smies.

City of Jewell

The City of Jewell installed new welcome signs in their downtown after participating in a "First Impressions," program with Miltonvale.

"The signs will help create a more vibrant, and welcoming downtown area," said grantee Shelby Bohnert.

Rock Hills Elementary

Preschool children at Rock Hills Elementary each received three books of their own thanks to a grant to the Smoky Hills Public Television.

Programs like this help prepare children for kindergarten and develop a life-long love for learning.