2018 GACF Grant Recipients Recognized

We had a great evening last night at the annual GACF Banquet, where over $36,000 in grants to local organization were awarded. Thank you all for coming, thank you all who have been a part of the Girard Area Community Foundation! 2018 GACF Grant Recipients Congratulations to all our 2018 grant recipients! Thank you for … Continue reading →

4th Annual GACF Coed Softball Tournament Coming Soon!

Update: This event is over. The original version of this post follows: The 4th annual GACF Coed Softball Tournament will be held on Friday and Saturday, October 12 and 13 (UPDATE) Saturday, October 27, 2018, in Walnut, Kansas! Come enjoy the fun while raising money for a great cause! Proceeds from this event benefit the … Continue reading →

GACF 2018 Grant Applications Now Available! [Update: Closed]

Update: Applications for the 2018 GACF grant cycle were due by September 28, 2018, and are no longer being accepted. The original version of this post follows: The Girard Area Community Foundation announces the 2018 grant cycle. The Foundation will begin accepting applications on September 1, 2018, from local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and public institutions … Continue reading →

GACF 2017 Grants Announced

The Girard Area Community Foundation Grant Awards Banquet for 2017 was held last night, and it was wonderful! Each year this night is so humbling for our Foundation and perfectly displays the community’s support in action. The value brought to our local communities is truly beyond words; just ask the recipients! This year, we were … Continue reading →

GACF Call For Applications 2017 [Update: Closed]

Update: Applications for the 2017 GACF grant cycle were due by September 29, 2017, and are no longer being accepted. The original version of this post follows: The Girard Area Community Foundation announces the 2017 grant cycle. The Foundation will begin accepting applications on September 1, 2017, from local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and public institutions … Continue reading →

Play Ball! At The 3rd Annual GACF Coed Softball Tournament

Update: This event is over. We had a great turnout and raised over $6,500! The original version of this post follows: Here we go again! The 3rd Annual GACF Coed Softball Tournament is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, September 15 and 16, 2017. As always, proceeds from this day of fun go to the GACF … Continue reading →

The ’17 Match Challenge

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Update: This fundraiser has ended. Thank you to everyone who gave! The original version of this post follows: Join the Girard Area Community Foundation and the Crawford County Fair Board in the construction of a new pavilion! Double your tax-deductible contribution! The Community Foundation will match contributions up to $5,000. To be eligible, contributions to … Continue reading →

Get Ready For the Second Girard Garden Tour Fundraiser for GACF!

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Update: This event has ended. Thank you to everyone who participated! The original version of this post follows: Mark your calendars! The Girard Garden Tour fundraiser for GACF is happening on Saturday, June 17, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 and include six raffle tickets for gardening prizes. They can be … Continue reading →

GACF Grants $23,000 to Girard Area Nonprofits in 2016

We had a fantastic grant reception last night! Our hearts are full of happiness for the GACF grant award winners, and we are very thankful to everyone who applied. Special thanks to Dalton’s Back 9 for catering our delicious meal, and to Angels Among Us for serving and greeting all our guests. Just a very … Continue reading →

Estate Planning Seminar: Saving, Spending, Sharing

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Update: This event is over. The original version of this post follows: Many of you grew up with certain family guidelines or rules of thumb about how to manage your money. Along the way, the financial landscape has changed, and so have the expectations of the “good life.” Have you wondered if your savings, spending, … Continue reading →