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In a heartwarming effort to inspire the next generation of givers, the Heartland Community Foundation is proud to announce a special initiative for Give Fest 2024: Every 5th grader in Ellis, Rooks, and Trego counties will receive $10 to donate to a local nonprofit of their choice!

The Heartland Community Foundation is excited to host Give Fest 2024 on October 10, bringing philanthropy, community spirit, and Oktoberfest-themed fun to Ellis, Rooks, and Trego counties with a Community Giving Day.

HAYS, Kan.— The Heartland Community Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of Savannah Downing as the new Trego County Development Director. Savannah brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for community engagement to the foundation.

The Heartland Community Foundation is thrilled to announce Give Fest 2024, a 24-hour giving event that unites Ellis, Rooks, and Trego counties in a shared mission to support local nonprofit organizations. Save the date for October 10, 2024, this exciting day is designed to increase philanthropy, energize community spirit, and spotlight the life-changing work of our local nonprofits. Registration is now open for nonprofits that would like to participate.

The Heartland Community Foundation recently awarded $126,829.85 to local organizations in Ellis, Rooks, and Trego County during our spring/summer grant cycle. In total, the community foundation helped fund 42 projects -- including 12 that were fully funded and 28 that were partially funded.