Clay Center Community Improvement Foundation

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

Ground beef needed! We’re hoping to restock our freezer so we can continue providing hearty meals to the households we serve. If you’d like to donate, we’d truly appreciate it. 1-pound packages preferred; every little bit helps.

06/16/2026

It's tonight!

Remember to get supper at Pizza Hut of Clay Center if you are able to! Thank you again, Pizza Hut and Ladies Golf for your support.

06/16/2026

Attention Clay County nonprofits and community organizations!

If you'd like to participate in Gather for Good Match Day 2026 but don't currently have a fund with the Clay Center Community Improvement Foundation, now is the time to get started!

To be eligible for this year's Match Day, new funds must be established by **June 30, 2026**.

Match Day provides a tremendous opportunity to:
✅ Increase visibility for your organization
✅ Connect with new donors
✅ Receive matching dollars that stretch donor gifts even further

Not sure if your organization qualifies or have questions about opening a fund? We're happy to visit with you and walk you through the process.

📞 Contact Krista Thomas at 785-447-2818 to learn more.

Don't miss your chance to be part of one of Clay County's biggest days of giving!

06/16/2026

Only 4 more days left to apply! Get your application in today.

🎓 Summer Scholarship Applications Are Now Open! 🎓

CCEEA is now accepting applications for the:

• Curtis & Betty Algren Scholarship
• Douglas L. Gingles Scholarship

These scholarship opportunities are open now through June 20, 2026 for former CCCHS and WHS graduates.

If you or someone you know may qualify, we encourage you to apply and share this opportunity with others! Investing in local students and their futures continues to be one of the most meaningful ways our community gives back.

Applications & additional details can be found here: https://www.claycentercif.org/apply-for-a-scholarship.cfm

06/11/2026

Just 98 days until Gather for Good Match Day 2026!

Believe it or not, we're already gearing up for one of my favorite days of the year. As we look ahead, one number we're especially excited to grow is the number of unique donors who participate.

Last year, a record-breaking 513 donors came together to support local causes through Gather for Good Match Day. That's 513 people who chose to invest in the future of Clay County and the organizations that make our community stronger.

We're incredibly proud of that milestone, but we know this community is capable of even more.

Whether your gift is $5, $50, or $500, every donation makes a difference. In fact, sometimes it's not the size of the gift that matters most, it's the decision to be part of something bigger than yourself.

💙 Help us spread the word! Tell us in the comments which local nonprofit organization you're excited to support this year, and tag a friend who should join you on Match Day.

06/11/2026

The summer scholarship cycle closes June 20th! Be sure to share this with someone you know that could benefit from this opportunity.

🎓 Summer Scholarship Applications Are Now Open! 🎓

CCEEA is now accepting applications for the:

• Curtis & Betty Algren Scholarship
• Douglas L. Gingles Scholarship

These scholarship opportunities are open now through June 20, 2026 for former CCCHS and WHS graduates.

If you or someone you know may qualify, we encourage you to apply and share this opportunity with others! Investing in local students and their futures continues to be one of the most meaningful ways our community gives back.

Applications & additional details can be found here: https://www.claycentercif.org/apply-for-a-scholarship.cfm

06/10/2026

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 - 𝑮𝑬𝑻 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑺𝑪𝑶𝑶𝑷 𝑶𝑵 𝑺𝑬𝑵𝑰𝑶𝑹 𝑳𝑰𝑽𝑰𝑵𝑮!

Are you curious about what life is really like in a senior living community? We're excited to present "𝑮𝑬𝑻 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑺𝑪𝑶𝑶𝑷 𝑶𝑵 𝑺𝑬𝑵𝑰𝑶𝑹 𝑳𝑰𝑽𝑰𝑵𝑮," a special event featuring our wonderful residents and staff who will share their personal experiences and insights.

Join us on 𝑱𝒖𝒍𝒚 𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝟐 - 𝟒 𝒑.𝒎., at 𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒚 𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒃𝒚𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒐𝒓, 𝟗𝟐𝟒 𝟖𝒕𝒉 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒕, 𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒚 𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓, 𝑲𝑺, for a delightful ice cream social. Enjoy a variety of flavors while mingling with our residents, staff and other guests.

Open to residents, families and prospects."𝑮𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒄𝒐𝒐𝒑" 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒕 𝟑 𝒑.𝒎. Tours of our community will be available before and after 3 p.m.

𝑹𝑺𝑽𝑷 𝒃𝒚 𝑱𝒖𝒍𝒚 𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝒃𝒚 𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒓𝒖𝒅𝒚 𝑩𝒖𝒄𝒉𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝟕𝟖𝟓-𝟔𝟑𝟐-𝟓𝟔𝟒𝟔 𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒃𝒖𝒄𝒉𝒆@𝒑𝒎𝒎𝒂.𝒐𝒓𝒈.

We look forward to meeting YOU!