ACE Foundation

10/10/2026

Downtown Atwood is the place to be TODAY, 5-9pm! Come celebrate The Wild Poppy at their grand opening!

The most anticipated question of the year has been answered!! 😀

Come join us for the grand opening of The Wild Poppy on October 10th. We will be fully open to shop Kansas made products, book appts, and explore the new business in downtown Atwood. So come hang with us and enjoy some yummy food trucks and good tunes! ✨

10/01/2026

Today is THE DAY! Imagine Atwood's 2nd Quarterly Check-In
is here! Join us this TONIGHT, October 1st as we come together to share what each initiative has accomplished and roll up our sleeves to build our next 90-day action plans.

New to Imagine Atwood? Come see what the buzz is about and find an initiative that speaks to you.

Been here before? We need your voice and your follow-through to keep the momentum going!

WHEN: Thursday, October
TIME: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
WHERE: Redeemer Lutheran Church
Light refreshments provided

Bring a friend, bring an idea, bring your Atwood pride!

09/29/2026

Planning Today. Protecting Tomorrow. 💙

Estate planning isn’t just about what happens someday—it’s about making thoughtful decisions today for the people, property, and things that matter most to you.

ACE Foundation invites you to join us for a FREE Estate Planning Event on Wednesday, October 21 at Noon at Park Hill in Atwood.

We’re pleased to welcome Gennifer Golden House, who will share information about estate planning, planned giving, and the resources and opportunities available to Northwest Kansas residents.

This is more than an opportunity to talk about charitable giving. This is an educational event designed to help you learn, ask questions, explore your options, and better understand the resources available as you plan for your future and your family.

🍽️ Complimentary catered lunch (Park Hill taco bar!)
📅 Wednesday, October 21
🕛 Noon
📍 Park Hill | 116 S. 4th St., Atwood
💲 FREE to attend

An RSVP is appreciated to help us plan for lunch, but is not required. Scan the QR code on the flyer to RSVP.

Whether you already have an estate plan, know you need one but haven't started, or simply want to learn more—we hope you'll join us.

Planning today can make tomorrow a little easier.

09/23/2026

✨ Save the Date: Imagine Atwood 2nd Quarterly Check-In! ✨
Since May, our four initiative teams — Beautification & Sidewalks, Buildings, Culture, and Succession Planning — have been hard at work turning ideas into action. From exploring a downtown Poppy Park, to reaching out to building owners and researching succession models, momentum keeps building!
Now it's time to check in, celebrate progress, and plan our next 90 days together.
Whether you've been here since day one or you're just now curious about what Imagine Atwood is all about, this is the perfect meeting to join!
✔️ WHEN: Thursday, October
✔️ TIME: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
✔️ WHERE: Redeemer Lutheran Church
✔️ Light refreshments provided

09/15/2026

💙 September ACE Funding Update!

This month, ACE Foundation is proud to award:

🏓 $3,000 toward the Pickle Ball Court
🏈 $3,600.52 to Little Buffs Football

Our current available fund balances include:
🔹 Hansen Community Grant: $200.95
🔹 Rawlins County Future Fund: $17,000

Have a project that could make a difference in Rawlins County? We want to hear about it! Scan the QR code on our monthly update to learn more and apply.

And keep an eye on those mailboxes 📬 — our ACE Fall Newsletter will be headed your way soon with upcoming events, Match Month information, funding features, community updates, and plenty more ACE goodness!

People. Place. Possibility. 💙

08/21/2026

⚫️ FUND SPOTLIGHT FRIDAY ⚫️

This week's featured fund is the Atwood Swim Team Fund! 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️

Every donation helps support our swimmers and their season. Click the link below to donate to Atwood's hard working team!

https://gnwkcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1086

08/14/2026

⚫️FUND SPOTLIGHT FRIDAY⚫️

The Atwood Jayhawk Theatre has been bringing entertainment, memories, and community together for generations. Whether it's enjoying the latest blockbuster, sharing a night out with family and friends, the Jayhawk is a treasured part of Atwood.

The Atwood Jayhawk Theatre Fund, established in 2003, helps support daily operations, equipment upgrades, and improvement projects to keep this historic hometown theater thriving.

Click the link below to support the theatre today🍿
https://gnwkcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1085

08/07/2026

⚫️FUND SPOTLIGHT FRIDAY⚫️

The Atwood Public Library is so much more than a place to check out books. Tt's a place where our community comes together to learn, grow, and connect. From inspiring young readers to providing engaging summer activities for children of all ages, the library enriches lives every day.

Your support helps ensure the library can continue offering these valuable programs and resources for generations to come. Help keep this incredible community treasure thriving by making a donation today.

📚 Click the link below to donate!
https://gnwkcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=4698

07/31/2026

⚫️FUND SPOTLIGHT FRIDAY⚫️

While the loss of Atwood High School was heartbreaking, it also revealed the incredible strength and resilience of our community. Neighbors, alumni, businesses, and supporters came together with one shared purpose: to help USD 105 move forward.

The USD 105 Buffalo Strong Fund has played an important role in supporting the rebuilding effort, helping make meaningful progress toward restoring a place where future generations can learn, grow, and succeed.

Together, we are buffalo strong 🦬
Visit the link below to donate today!

https://gnwkcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1472

07/31/2026

⚫️FUND SPOTLIGHT FRIDAY⚫️

Since 2010, the Atwood Swimming Pool & Park Project Fund has helped support the care, maintenance, and continued improvement of one of Atwood's favorite community gathering places.

From swimming lessons and family afternoons to cooling off on a hot Kansas summer day, our pool creates memories that last a lifetime. Your generosity helps ensure it remains a safe, beautiful, and welcoming place for generations to come.

💙 Click the link below to support the Atwood Swimming Pool & Park Project Fund today!

https://gnwkcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1087