The generosity of the late Carolyn J. Cooper has provided for a scholarship that will be available to Bourbon County high school or college students who want to major or minor in American History at the postsecondary level. “The William F. Lehman American History Scholarship, named in honor of her father, was Cooper’s way of … Continue reading →
The Kansas Association of Community Foundations (KACF) and its member foundations, including the Fort Scott Area Community Foundation, has launched the Keep 5 in Kansas campaign. The Center for Economic Development and Business Research at Wichita State University found that an estimated $79 billion in estate wealth will be transferred from one generation of Kansans … Continue reading →
At the Chamber Coffee on November 7, in the Landmark Bank lobby (formerly Citizens), FSACF chairperson Carla Farmer awarded representatives of the following 11 charitable organizations funds for the 2013 granting cycle: The Beacon, Inc. to add fresh produce to non-perishable staples. Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters (Bourbon County chapter) to recruit more “Bigs.” Fort … Continue reading →
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of their father’s birth, the children of Pratt Irby made a special contribution to The Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site for the Symbols of Sacrifice events scheduled in September. As a WWII veteran and avid patriot, the family felt the contribution was certainly fitting for their father. The … Continue reading →
The Fort Scott Area Community Foundation, along with other organizations and individuals, helped to save Fort Scott’s General Transportation Program after its funding fell short. The Fort Scott Area Community Foundation trustees recently approved and budgeted a $2,000 grant for the service. GPT Projected Funding Shortfall Recently, it was announced by the program’s board members … Continue reading →
The Fort Scott Area Community Foundation Board of Directors presented 10 area non-profit organizations with grants for the 2012 Grant Cycle during a Chamber Coffee on November 1. The following organizations were presented grants: Fort Scott Middle School: Project ART – to help cover transportation costs for going to KC productions. Care to Share: Gas … Continue reading →
Judy Marshall, local resident and award-winning writer, joined the July 23, 2012, meeting of the Fort Scott Area Community Foundation Board of Directors to share information about her recently published book and her plans to donate its profits to the foundation. For her latest book, Legends & Lore of Bourbon County, Judy interviewed many local … Continue reading →
The Fort Scott Area Community Foundation officially recognized a need in the community with a Surprise Grant on April 26. Doloris Sonntag of Lee’s Paws and Claws was awarded a $600 grant during the Chamber Coffee. Because of Fort Scott Rotary Club’s Dancing With Our Stars donation to the FSACF, money was available to award … Continue reading →
The Fort Scott Area Community Foundation received a donation of nearly $650 from the second annual “Dancing with Our Stars” event hosted by the Fort Scott Rotary Club. The event, held on February 11 at the Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center, featured 11 couples and the Fort Scott High School cheer squad … Continue reading →
The Fort Scott Area Community Foundation Board of Directors presented seven nonprofit organizations with grants for the 2011 Grant Cycle during a Chamber Coffee on November 3. The following organizations were presented grants: The National Bone Marrow Transplant Registry: Be the Match – This grant will be used to help defray the costs associated with … Continue reading →