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 →
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 →
Update: This event is over. The original version of this post follows: We are preparing for the 5th annual GACF Coed Softball Tournament, which will be held Saturday, September 14, 2019, in Walnut, Kansas. If you’ve never made it out to this event, we invite you to attend. It’s a great time! Plus, tournament proceeds … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Update: This event is over. The original version of this post follows: Last year we brought back a stand-alone, good-ol’ competitive softball tournament to Walnut. Let’s do it again! Come enjoy the fun while raising money for a great cause! Proceeds from this event will go to the GACF General Endowment Fund, the income from … Continue reading →
Update: This event is over. The original version of this post follows: On Thursday, July 21, 2016, K-State Research and Extension Wildcat District, MWA Financial Services, and the Girard Area Community Foundation are hosting an estate-planning seminar for local residents. The seminar is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Girard Civic Center, … Continue reading →
Update: This event is over. The original version of this post follows: The Girard Community Foundation will host a community Teacher Appreciation Day on April 15th, 2016, at 11:30. The Foundation would like to invite parents and the community to donate desserts to the school your child attends. We want to thank our school district … Continue reading →