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Impact Impact Stories City of Ellis Pool Grant

City of Ellis

Pool Scheduled to Open in Summer 2021!

The City of Ellis was awarded a $10,000 grant from the Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund for Ellis County for a new city pool. This is in addition to a $1 million Community Development Block grant from the Kansas Department of Commerce.

The new pool will be located in the footprint of the existing pool with a zero entry on one end and a 1-meter dive board on the other. With adding a zero entry pool and ADA pool lift chair, people with special needs will be able to access the pool more easily and enjoy all the benefits the new pool has to offer.

The City also feels it is important to maintain a low admission fee so that everyone in the community can enjoy the pool. The rates are currently set at 5 and under get in free, 6-12 is $1.50, and Over 12 is $2.00.

Construction is slated to be completed in May 2021, with the pool opening the Tuesday after Memorial Day!

Downtown Hays Development Corp.

Thanks to a grant from the community foundation, the Downtown Hays Development Corporation was able to purchase an enclosed food trailer to utilize during community events in the area. This trailer opens many opportunities for the organization and benefits event-goers.

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Project Suitcase

Each year, an average of 125 children in Ellis County must be rescued from severe abuse, neglect or abandonment. Project Suitcase hopes to provide comfort and support to these children.

A grant from the community foundation provided funding for children removed from their home and taken to foster care with the gift of a duffle bag containing pajamas, underwear, a blanket, stuffed animal, toiletries, flashlight, small toys, snacks, and a McDonald's meal certificate.

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Via Christi

A large bright orange pedal cart has delivered lots of smiles and memories for residents of Via Christi and their "grandfriends," at Learning Cross Preschool.

A grant from the community foundation purchased a four-person pedal cart for Learning Cross Preschool to share with Via Christi's senior residents. The children and seniors enjoy sharing stories and pedaling together.

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