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Foundation Seeks Volunteer Tax Preparers

Thursday, December 11

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation is seeking volunteers to help complete tax returns of McPherson County residents in 2026. These volunteers would be participants under the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.The VITA program primarily serves:People who generally... Read More.

ReUse It Center Announces September Donations and Volunteer of the Month

Thursday, September 25

McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center has announced the donations for the month of September. The following organizations received check donations this month: McPherson County Feeds the Starving: $500The MCFS project is a festive, hands-on community event to roll up your sleeves and feed... Read More.

The ReUse It Center Announces August Volunteer of the Month and Donations

Wednesday, August 27

McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center announced its Volunteer of the Month today as well as the donations for August.August Volunteer of the Month: Kathy BerryBerry has been a volunteer at the Center for nine years. She started working at the ReUse It... Read More.

The ReUse It Center Announces Volunteer of the Month and July Donations

Tuesday, July 22

McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center announced its Volunteer of the Month, which was awarded to Alvin Hett of Hillsboro. The Center was able to donate $4,500 to local organizations this month. The two organizations that received donations were Celebrate Recovery and Steps... Read More.

NCCC Awarded $145k to Support Senior Volunteer Service

Thursday, June 19

CHANUTE, Kan. — Neosho County Community College (NCCC) is pleased to announce that it has received an AmeriCorps Seniors (RSVP) grant of $145,000 from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. The grant will support the presence of RSVP volunteers and events... Read More.

Greater Wichita YMCA Names Brad Dillon Volunteer of the Year and Tim Peitner Coach of the Year at Annual Celebration

Thursday, May 8

WICHITA, Kan. — Upholding its legacy as a volunteer-led organization guided by service, the Greater Wichita YMCA recently honored Brad Dillon as its 2024 Volunteer of the Year and Tim Peitner as the 2024 Coach of the Year. They are the highest awards presented... Read More.

Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) at Hutchinson Community College Awarded Federal Grant to Support Volunteer Service

Tuesday, April 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) announced today that it has received an AmeriCorps Seniors grant from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. The grant will expand RSVP’s presence in Reno County, KS where the organization has been... Read More.

McPherson College Athletics Recognized as Volunteer of the Year

Wednesday, January 29

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson YMCA and McPherson Recreation Commission recognized the McPherson College Athletic Department as the 2024 Volunteer of the Year. An awards luncheon was held on January 28 at the McPherson Opera House.“Through unwavering dedication, compassionate hearts, and an unrelenting commitment... Read More.

ReUse It Center Names Al Neufeld October Volunteer of the Month

Wednesday, November 6

By the ReUse It Center McPHERSON, Kan. — Al Neufeld started volunteering at the ReUse It Center on Thursday evenings while he was still working and enjoyed it so much that after retiring from teaching, he decided to volunteer more and now also serves as... Read More.

ReUse It Center Volunteer of the Month: Curt Deneke

Wednesday, September 25

By the ReUse It Center McPHERSON, Kan. — Curt Deneke first came to volunteer at the ReUse It Center through the Omega Program and soon settled in volunteering through receiving. He was hired as a janitor and keeps the store looking great! He is also... Read More.

OSHA Heeds Sen. Moran & Colleagues’ Call to Protect Volunteer Firefighters from Burdensome Regulations

Wednesday, September 18

OSHA Reevaluating Proposed Rule & its Impact on Volunteer Fire Departments By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON D.C. — This week, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) responded to calls from Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and his colleagues to reevaluate... Read More.

ReUse It Center Volunteer of the Month: Norm Burgess

Wednesday, August 28

By the ReUse It Center McPHERSON, Kan. — Norm Burgess has been volunteering at The ReUse It Center since 2017. He works in receiving accepting donations 3 times a week. What the ReUse It Center means to Burgess: “I think when people come in and tell me... Read More.