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Community Foundation Awards Scholarship to Local Student

The Washington County Community Foundation recently announced the recipient of the Columbus, Vera and Morris Jones Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is for seniors graduating from Washington County High School. Kiersten Tholstrup and Joseph Kern, both of Washington, KS were the recipients of this scholarship.

Match Month Total!
July 15, 2024
The Washington County Community Foundation held a Match Month in May. Generous local donors provided a matching pool of $8,500 for donations to the Washington County Opportunity Fund. With the local match pool as well as the Patterson Family Foundation match, the total community impact is $57,200!
Community Foundation Awards Scholarship
June 17, 2024
The Washington County Community Foundation recently announced the recipient of the Columbus, Vera and Morris Jones Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is for seniors graduating from Washington County High School. Kiersten Tholstrup and Joseph Kern, both of Washington, KS were the recipients of this scholarship.

Hanover Hospital

With the support from a community foundation grant, the hospital was able to purchase a TV, two iPads and two cases. These provide a visual communication tool for residents to Skype, Zoom or FaceTime with family members.

Clifton City Hall

Landscaping and work to the City Hall building in Clifton have been a start to improving the downtown area. However, the large fiberglass sign previously there was an eyesore that took away from the improvements.

KSD, Inc., USD 108

To support the KSDS Assistance Dogs, Inc, the Washington County Community Foundation awarded the organization funding for utilities for the facility as well as veterinary care, including vaccines, UA and medications.