Hillsboro Community Foundation board member Todd Jost presents a grant award of $2,000 to Ashley Gann and Tamara Hinerman representing Families and Communities Together, which serves families that reside in USD 410. FACT was one of 11 area organizations and programs serving Marion County to receive grant funding Friday during the foundation’s 10th annual distribution.
Hillsboro Community Found a tion board members presented grant checks totaling a record $16,900 Feb. 20 to 11 area organ izations and programs serving Marion County children and families.
The presentation occurred during halftime of the Hillsboro High School boys’ basketball game with Hesston.
Of the total, $13,400 came through the Hillsboro Area Impact Fund and was distributed among eight recipient groups; $3,500 came through the Kansas Health Foundation Fund and was awarded to three groups.
Through the eight years HCF has provided grants, $96,200 has been distributed. This was the third year grants were awarded through KHF, which was established about five years ago.
Following are the recipients of this year’s grants, with an explanation on how the money will be used.
Impact Fund
Big Brothers Big Sis ters serving Marion County: $1,500. The Hillsboro Area Family Financial Assistance Fund serves families that reside in the USD 410 district.
