Play Golf to Help Support Your Community!

Update: This event is over. The original version of this post follows: The Girard Area Community Foundation (GACF), an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas, is hosting its second annual Charity Golf Tournament on May 21, 2022, at the Crawford Hills Golf Course in Girard. Tee time will be 8:00 a.m. You can … Continue reading →

GACF Awards Over $55,000 to 2021 Grantees

We hosted our annual grant reception on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. We were honored to award over $55,000 to Girard area nonprofit organizations that work tirelessly to make our area better and preserve traditions for those who follow! 2021 GACF Grant Recipients Congratulations to all of our 2021 grant recipients, and thank you so much … Continue reading →

Get Ready for GACF’s 2021 Coed Softball Tournament!

Update: This event is over. The original version of this post follows: We took last year off, but here we go again! The 6th annual GACF Coed Softball Tournament is happening Saturday, September 11, 2021. See the flyer below or keep reading for more information! Here’s What To Know Update: Thanks To Our Sponsors! We … Continue reading →

GACF Accepting Grant Applications Through September 30 [Update: Closed]

Update: Applications for the 2020 GACF grant cycle were due by September 30, 2021, and are no longer being accepted. The original version of this post follows: Calling all nonprofits that make a difference in the Girard area: the Girard Area Community Foundation wants to help fund your project! Our grant application for 2021 will … Continue reading →

Save the Date! GACF’s First-Ever Charity Golf Tournament

Update: This event is over. The original version of this post follows: On Thursday, June 10, 2021, GACF is hosting its first annual, 9-hole, two-person scramble tournament at Crawford Hills Golf Course in Girard. The tournament is to raise funds for Girard Area Community Foundation granting. Here’s What You Need To Know We will provide … Continue reading →

2020 GACF Grant Recipients Announced

Although we were unable to celebrate together at our annual grant reception, we are still very happy to announce that for 2020 GACF was able to award grants to 10 different organizations! The following groups received a combined total of $42,284 in grants for various projects that meet the requirements set forth by the GACF. … Continue reading →

GACF’s 2020 Grant Application Now Available! [Update: Closed]

Update: Applications for the 2020 GACF grant cycle were due by September 30, 2020, and are no longer being accepted. The original version of this post follows: We are happy to announce that the 2020 GACF grant application is now available! If you are involved with a local nonprofit that is making lasting improvements to … Continue reading →

2019 Grantees Attend Banquet

The Girard Area Community Foundation held its grant-awards banquet on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. We awarded over $42,000 in grants to 12 different local organizations. This was a very special night! Thank you to everyone who attended and to everyone who has had a part in the success of GACF! You are truly “Preserving Traditions … Continue reading →

You’re Invited! Come See the GACF Talent Show September 24

Update: This event is over. The original version of this post follows: The Girard Area Community Foundation is hosting a community talent show in Shireman Auditorium at Girard High School at 6:00 p.m. on September 24, 2019. Read more about it in Hometown Girard or check out the flyer below! We look forward to seeing … Continue reading →

2019 Grant Applications Open [Update: Closed]

Update: Applications for the 2019 GACF grant cycle were due by September 27, 2019, and are no longer being accepted. The original version of this post follows: The Girard Area Community Foundation announces the 2019 grant cycle. The Foundation will begin accepting applications on September 1, 2019, from local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and public institutions … Continue reading →