Impact Stories
Esbon Rural Fire District #3
August 23, 2021Esbon acquired a fire truck through the Kansas Forest Department for use by the Esbon Fire Department. Thanks to a grant from the community foundation, Fire District #3 was able to equip the old fire truck with a new tank, cradle, TFI remote...
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August 20, 2021A grant from the community foundation allowed citizens from the City of Mankato to purchase a 21' pop-up Christmas tree for City Park during the holiday season.
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The first annual event of lighting the tree in the park sparked a positive influence...City of Burr Oak
October 1, 2020"Hundreds of people annually drive by and can't help but have a more positive attitude about the state of our small town," said grantee Jessica Barnes about the Burr Oak mural. The mural welcomes people driving on Hwy 128.
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Artist Callum McNichols...City of Jewell
October 1, 2020The City of Jewell installed new welcome signs in their downtown after participating in a "First Impressions," program with Miltonvale.
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"The signs will help create a more vibrant, and welcoming downtown area," said grantee Shelby Bohnert.The Burn Association
October 1, 2020The Burn Association was awarded a grant to upgrade their trucks and tanks with new equipment to have safer and more efficient burns.
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"What a blessing to receive this grant! We operate on a very small budget and these grants make a difference" said...