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Thank You for an Incredible Match Month!

Thank You for an Incredible Match Month!

We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the generosity shown during Match Month 2025. Together, 379 donors helped raise $240,007 across Ellis, Rooks, and Trego counties, unlocking a total impact of $640,007 to help grow local grantmaking. Thank you to every individual, family, business, and organization that contributed to strengthening our communities. Check out the full list of our amazing donors— we couldn’t do it without you!

Heartland Disaster Relief Funds Available to Meet Emergency Needs

HAYS, Kan.— The Heartland Community Foundation has established three Disaster Relief Funds to meet the emergency needs in each Ellis, Rooks, and Trego Counties.

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Make a Lasting Impact on the Future of Your Community

Make a Lasting Impact on the Future of Your Community

Sarah Meitner, Executive Director

Heartland Community Foundation

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News Release

HAYS, KS – The Heartland Community Foundation (HCF) is pleased to announce the appointment of a new executive director. Sarah Meitner, of Hays, assumes the role effective this week, following the impending retirement of director, Sandy Jacobs. Sandy served as executive director of the Heartland Community Foundation for five years, leading to its substantial growth throughout the three counties it serves: Ellis, Rooks, and Trego counties. She will remain with the Foundation at least through Dec. 31, 2020, and is committed to ensuring a smooth transition.

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