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Decades Long Friendship Leads to Generous Donation for McPherson High School Javelin Runway

Tuesday, October 14

McPHERSON, Kan. — At a 1986 duel between the USA National Junior track and field team and the Romanian national team, an encounter between a 13-year-old Romanian boy and a press officer for Team USA led to a nearly 40-year friendship. From that friendship,... Read More.

New Friendship Meals and Meals on Wheels Provided by Everfull to Launch in Hutchinson Sept. 8, 2025

Thursday, September 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 4, 2025) — Everfull is pleased to announce the launch of new Friendship Meals and Meals on Wheels for the community of Hutchinson.Effective September 8, 2025, Everfull will begin to offer a paid version of the Friendship Meals and Meals on... Read More.

Friendship Meals and Some Meals on Wheels Programs Threatened Due to Funding Shortfalls

Friday, May 30

Unless additional funding can be secured, Friendship Meals and Meals on Wheels programs in ten counties operated by Hutchinson-based Everfull, formerly Aging Projects, Inc., could be terminated by the first of July. Locally, this could involve programs locally in Kingman, McPherson, Reno, and Rice... Read More.

Mennonite Friendship Communities Entryway Renovation Project to Begin April 2025

Monday, March 24

Ward-Davis Builders is overseeing the renovation of MFC’s South Healthcare Entrance SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Mennonite Friendship Communities announced today a renovation project with Ward Davis Builders. Renovation begins April 2025 and will be completed mid-summer.“We are excited to begin our first phase of renovation... Read More.

Friendship Meals Seeking Donations to Offset Funding Cuts

Sunday, December 22

By Lucky Kidd Some donations have been received to help the Friendship Meals program continue in the Larned area in the wake of federal funding for it being cut by nearly Half.Welcome Inn Senior Center director Juanita Lemon tells Ad Astra News they are looking... Read More.

Welcome Inn in Larned Seeking Funds to Continue Friendship Meals Program

Thursday, December 12

By Lucky Kidd LARNED, Kan. — The Welcome Inn Senior Center in Larned is in desperate need of donations in order to keep their doors open.Due to a 50 percent cutback in federal funding for the center, they are in danger of closing. This would... Read More.

Closing Reception Announced for Exhibition at Friendship Hall

Wednesday, March 20

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — A closing reception for the current exhibit in Friendship Hall at McPherson College will be held on Wednesday, March 27 at noon. The exhibit features the artwork of Topeka artists Barbara Waterman-Peters and Larry Peters. The reception will include... Read More.

Interfaith Housing and Community Services Announces Partnership with Mennonite Friendship Communities

Friday, February 2

HUTCHINSON/SOUTH HUTCHINSON Kan. — Interfaith Housing and Community Services announced today their partnership with Mennonite Friendship Communities (MFC) to acquire the twenty high-quality senior units at Friendship Place in South Hutchinson.Interfaith has also entered into an option contract to acquire land along the... Read More.

Mennonite Friendship Communities to Host Christmas Bazaar Dec. 2

Wednesday, November 15

By Ad Astra News HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Join the Mennonite Friendship Communities Independent Living for their Christmas Bazaar Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.The To-Gather Shoppe will also be open! Enjoy the morning with some Christmas shopping!For questions or to have a table,... Read More.

Annual Faculty, Staff Art Exhibit on Display in Friendship Hall

Thursday, September 7

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — An exhibition featuring the artwork of McPherson College faculty and staff is on display now through October in Friendship Gallery on the college campus. The exhibit includes a wide variety of artistic media. A closing reception is scheduled for... Read More.

Mennonite Friendship Communities’ Annual Liverwurst and Fried Mush Supper is Friday

Wednesday, February 22

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Mennonite Friendship Communities Annual Liverwurst and Fried Mush Supper takes place on Friday, Feb. 24th, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Journey at Yoder. Proceeds go to help pay for care for those residents who have outlived their funds.Cost is... Read More.