Hutchinson Community Foundation

06/12/2026

Congratulations to Hutchinson High School student Emma Leatherman on receiving the Melissa Yost Scholarship held at Hutchinson Community Foundation.

Best of luck, Emma!

06/10/2026

We're pleased to welcome a familiar face to our team this summer!

Former Youth Philanthropy Council member Hollyn Neufeldt is interning with our Communications & Development and Program departments over the next two months, where she will be helping with projects and initiatives. She comes to us from Kansas State University, where she will be entering her second year this fall as a student in real estate and community development. In addition to being a Wildcat, she's also a former Hutchinson High School Salthawk.

Welcome aboard, Hollyn!

06/08/2026

🚨 Learn more about this upcoming leadership development opportunity!

If you've been considering entering the Kansas Leadership Center Path curriculum, time remains to register for a free local training option.

⚠️ When Everyone Leads with Phil Auxier
⏰ 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 18
🏫 Hawk's Nest in Hutchinson

Join us for this engaging learning experience and take the first step on the KLC leadership pathway. Advance registration is required, as space is limited. Lunch and a copy of "When Everyone Leads" are included. We encourage two people from each organization to attend for shared learning and discussion.

The deadline to register is June 11. See the link below to register.
https://hutchcf.org/event/nonprofit-strength-workshop-when-everyone-leads/

06/05/2026

Congratulations to Inman High School student Sidney Brooks on receiving $2,000 from the Hutchinson News Future Journalist Scholarship held at Hutchinson Community Foundation.

Best of luck, Sidney!

06/04/2026

The Leadership Reno County Alumni Committee is seeking recommendations and applications for the 2026 class.

The purpose of 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 is to strengthen the network and effectiveness of leadership capacities in Reno County by:

🔹INSPIRING participants to embrace a broader role for their organizations and businesses within the context of Reno County;
🔹EDUCATING participants on the Kansas Leadership Center theory of civic leadership along with four leadership competencies;
🔹CONNECTING participants to each other, LRC and, in time, future and past leadership participants.

🗳 To make a recommendation for LRC, send a name and email address to [email protected].

📆 The deadline to apply is July 10.

For more information on participating in LRC or to apply, visit www.hutchchamber.com or contact Phil Auxier at [email protected].

06/02/2026

Want to learn how to turn data into useful insights? Curious about local data in Kansas?

Join us for a free professional development opportunity, 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚, led by Jessica Gnad and Jennifer Tidball from Kansas State University. You'll learn how to use All Things Kansas, a free online tool that provides data-driven mapping, reports, and data for all 105 Kansas counties.

The workshop will demonstrate how communities can use data to better understand local trends, support decision-making, and drive workforce innovation.

Staff and board members of community-based organizations serving Reno County are invited to register for the workshop.

Follow this link to register ➡ https://hutchcf.org/event/nonprofit-strength-workshop-all-things-kansas-data/

All Things Kansas
🗓️ June 10 | ⏰ 1–2 p.m.
💻 Via Zoom

Created in 1989, we are the heart of philanthropic giving in Reno County.

06/02/2026

Congratulations to the Reno County Child Care Task Force on this well-deserved statewide recognition of the innovative, collaborative work by so many community partners, child care providers and businesses over the past several years to strengthen the care system for Reno County's young children. Well done!

💛 Strong communities are built when families, providers, businesses, and local leaders work together—and that collaboration is being recognized across Kansas.

The Reno County Child Care Task Force has been named a Child Care Community Champion by Child Care Aware of Kansas!

This statewide recognition celebrates communities working to strengthen local child care and support children, families, providers, and employers.

Over the past several years, the Task Force has partnered with providers, families, businesses, community organizations, and local leaders to address child care challenges in Reno County. Together, we’ve worked to expand child care capacity, support provider training, strengthen early learning, and help local child care businesses thrive.

This recognition belongs to our entire community and reflects what’s possible when people come together around a shared goal. As this work continues, Kids Collective will be part of carrying it forward alongside the many partners committed to strengthening child care in Reno County.

Thank you to everyone who has helped make this work possible!

06/01/2026

🚨Grant Opportunity for Reno County Nonprofits!🚨

Hutchinson Community Foundation is now accepting proposals for Impact Cycle 2 of 2026 Fund for Reno County Grants!

⏰Apply by Aug. 7 for projects that align with the following categories and purposes:

🔹Dynamic Culture – Projects that enhance and celebrate local arts, theater, history and tourism. (up to $20k)
🔹Thriving Kids – Projects that support high-quality early care and education, youth development and families. (up to $20k)
🔹 Strong Organizations – Projects that strengthen the capacity, sustainability and effectiveness of Reno County community-based organizations. (up to $7.5K)
🔹 Community Catalyst – Projects that improve community engagement, communication, confidence, and pride. (up to $2.5k)

Open to 501(c)(3) orgs & fiscally sponsored groups serving Reno County.

📆Apply online: https://hutchcf.org/nonprofitsandgrants/available-grants/
❓Questions? Contact Jan Steen at [email protected] or 620-663-5293.

06/01/2026

Learn more about our Nonprofit Strength Workshop series this summer!

Senior Program Officer, Jan Steen, speaks abouts about these upcoming opportunities and how you can get involved.

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