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Honoring the legacy of Harvey Kay “Coach” Shank, his family established a charitable fund in his memory to benefit the Russell County area. Kay was

The Russell County Area Community Foundation is accepting applications for spring grants. Online applications are due Sunday, March 30. This year, $50,000 is available for

Thanks to a generous outpouring of contributions, the Russell County Area Community Foundation (RCACF) raised $109,707 in November, setting a new match month record. With

The University of Kansas School of Business highlighted the success of RCACF’s $100,000 SPARC grant to Russell Regional Hospital to retain dental services in Russell

The latest edition of Northwest Kansas Today magazine is stellar and tells the story how community foundations are offering residents an opportunity to help charities

November is Match Month at the Russell County Area Community Foundation. We have the bold goal to raise $70,000 to build up our community grant-making

The Russell County Area Community Foundation (RCACF) has awarded $79,195 in grantsto support a broad range of community projects, including the arts, education, recreationand historical

The Russell County Area Community Foundation (RCACF), an affiliate of the Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation, is celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Russell Area

The Russell County Area Community Foundation (RCACF) is pleased to honor Russell County News reporter and photographer Albert Lin on the thirtieth anniversary of his

The Russell County Area Community Foundation (RCACF), an affiliate of the GreaterNorthwest Kansas Community Foundation, is pleased to announce the establishment ofthe Dean and Betty

RCACF partnered with USD 407 to bring Dave Burgess, author of Teach Like a Pirate, as the key note speaker for teacher in-service. He brought

The Russell County Area Community Foundation is accepting applications for fall grants, and we want to help you launch a great community project. Online applications

The Russell Community Impact Award Committee is pleased to announce Kristen Windscheffel as the June 2024 recipient of the Russell Community Impact Award, recognized posthumously.

The Russell Community Impact Award Committee is pleased to announce Brett Mai as the distinguished recipient of the May 2024 Russell Community Impact Award. This

It’s time for the Russell County Free Fair and also a wonderful time to support the George and Cooper Gier 4-H Memorial Fund at the

Russell County Area Community Foundation Announces Establishment of the John and Heather Fletcher Foundation Fund The Russell County Area Community Foundation (RCACF), an affiliate of

Russell, KS, July 8, 2024 – The Russell County Area Community Foundation (RCACF), an affiliate of the Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation, is pleased to

RCACF announces scholarship recipients  This year the Russell County Area Community Foundation (RCACF) is pleased to announce 110 scholarships totaling $553,200 awarded through the Foundation to

The Russell County Area Community Foundation (RCACF) awarded $43,000 in grants to organizations that benefit the Russell County area, including support for education, the arts, literacy, and

  Russell Regional Hospital (RRH) and the Russell County Area Community Foundation (RCACF) have united efforts to maintain local dental services. Through collaboration and planning

The Russell Community Impact Award Committee is pleased to announce Andrew Ochampaugh as the distinguished recipient of the March 2024 Russell Community Impact Award. This

The City of Russell, in partnership with KRSL/KZRS Russell Radio and the Kansas Municipal Energy Agency, launched an exciting monthly celebration dedicated to recognizing and

The Russell County Area Community Foundation is accepting applications for spring grants. Online applications are due Saturday, March 30. This year, $50,000 is available for

Russell County area high school seniors and students up to age 30 interested in higher education are encouraged to apply for scholarships at the Russell

Thanks to a generous gift from the Matt Driscoll Fund at the Russell County Area Community Foundation, you can get a free heart health screening

$76,187 Raised to Support the Russell Co Area In November, the Russell County Area Community Foundation had the bold goal to raise $70,000 to support

The Russell County Area Community Foundation (RCACF) awarded $35,800 in fall grants to support a broad range of community projects, including the arts, education and

Do you love Russell County? Make your mark on the Russell County area now and far into the future by giving to Match Month. During

The Russell County Area Community Foundation is accepting applications for fall grants. Online applications are due Saturday, September 30. This year, $35,000 is available for

The Russell County Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce the George and Cooper Gier 4-H Memorial Grant Fund that provides support for youth involved

RCACF announces scholarship recipients  This year the Russell County Area Community Foundation (RCACF) is pleased to announce 103 scholarships totaling $526,855 awarded through the Foundation to

The Russell County Area Community Foundation (RCACF) awarded $205,155 in grants to organizations that benefit the Russell County area, including support for parks, education, and

The Russell County Area Community Foundation is accepting applications for spring grants. Online applications are due Thursday, March 30. This year, more than $25,000 is

Is your organization looking for grants? Join us for the Essential Grant Writing Skills Workshop on February 13 from 9 am until 11 am at

Russell County area high school seniors and students up to age 30 interested in higher education are encouraged to apply for scholarships at the Russell

 In November, the Russell County Area Community Foundation had the bold goal to raise $50,000 to support the Fund for a Better Russell County Area.

The Russell County Area Community Foundation (RCACF) awarded $38,400 in fall grants after receiving a record number of applications totaling over $200,000 representing a broad

We have the bold goal in November to raise $50,000 to strengthen the Fund for a Better Russell County area, our community’s charitable savings account

The Russell County Area Community Foundation is accepting applications for fall grants. Online applications are due Friday, September 30 (note new deadline). This year, more

RCACF is excited to provide a grant to support the inaugural class of Russell County Leadership, an intense leadership program aimed at developing emerging business

This year the Russell County Area Community Foundation (RCACF) is pleased to announce 93 scholarships totaling $443,000 awarded through the Foundation to area students. Every year, the

The Russell County Area Community Foundation (RCACF) is pleased to award $82,789 in grants to organizations that benefit the Russell County area, including support for the arts,

The Russell County Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce more than $34,000 in grants from the Russell County Disaster Relief Fund to support impacted

The Russell County Area Community Foundation is accepting applications for spring grants. Online applications are due Wednesday, March 30, 2022. This year, more than $60,000

The Bennington State Bank has donated $25,000 to the Russell County Disaster Relief Fund at the Russell County Area Community Foundation. The fund will be