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  • Robert B. Wilhelm Distinguished Speaker Series Fund to Accept Grant Applications

    July 9, 2025

    Heartland Community Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of the Robert B. Wilhelm Distinguished Speaker Series Fund, created in loving memory of Hays resident Bob Wilhelm.

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  • Kickoff Lunches Scheduled to Invite Local Groups to Get Involved

    July 9, 2025

    After the overwhelming success of last year’s event, the Heartland Community Foundation is excited to announce the return of Heartland Give Fest, our region’s community giving day, set for Friday, October 10, 2025.

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  • Heartland Community Foundation Hosts Strategic Doing Meetings in WaKeeney and Plainville

    July 8, 2025

    The Heartland Community Foundation invites all interested residents, leaders, and community stakeholders to two upcoming Strategic Doing meetings in Trego and Rooks counties.

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  • Heartland Community Foundation Welcomes New Board Members, Honors Outgoing Leaders, and Launches Engagement Committees

    July 3, 2025

    HCF is proud to announce the addition of four new members to its Advisory Board, recognize recent leadership transitions, and introduce a new County Engagement Committee structure designed to welcome more diverse voices to the table.

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  • Heartland Community Foundation Awards $134,675 in Grants to Local Organizations

    June 23, 2025

    The Heartland Community Foundation recently awarded $134,675 to local organizations in Ellis, Rooks, and Trego County during our spring grant cycle.

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