Sheridan County Community Foundation

09/29/2026

It's always great to be a Hoxie Indian, especially during Homecoming! Sheridan County Community Foundation is proud to be a Homecoming supporter, especially when we can pay it forward with surprise grants, community participation and school pride.

Cash Cube game was fun halftime entertainment. Four Sheridan County organizations were chosen by the Cash Cube winners to receive a $250 surprise grant from Sheridan County Community Foundation.

Freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior classes, as well as the high school pep band, showed their school pride by participating in the Alumni Homecoming Parade on Saturday morning. The Foundation commends their involvement and values the community connections with our Hoxie Alumni.

Because of your involvement, SURPRISE KIDS, each of your school class funds and pep band fund is receiving a $250 grant from Sheridan County Community Foundation!

We cannot forget about our students who are directly involved with the Foundation through our Youth Ambassador Program and Youth Action Council: Kendall Baalman, Max Foote, Noah Nickelson, Kansas Tso, and Adison Shipley. Thank you all for your leadership and school pride during Homecoming festivities and beyond!

PROUD TO BE A PART OF SHERIDAN COUNTY!

09/18/2026

Hoxie football fans come join in on the Homecoming Football Halftime Entertainment tonight and sign up for the Cash Cube Game!

If you are 1 of the 4 names drawn, you get a chance to grab the Gold Star money in the foundation's Cash Cube, and your organization of choice will be the lucky recipient of a $250 surprise grant from Sheridan County Community Foundation! GO HOXIE!

09/15/2026

Reminder: public meeting today!

09/09/2026

All Community Members are encouraged to attend

Sheridan County Strategic Planning — Final Report Presentation, September 15

Sheridan County, Kansas — September 4, 2026 — After several months of community surveys, strategic meetings, and community forums, the results of the Sheridan County Strategic Planning initiative will be presented to the public on Tuesday, September 15, at 12:00 p.m.

Chrisman Consulting will present the final report in the Sheridan County Community Foundation office boardroom, in partnership with Economic Development and the Sheridan County Community Foundation. The presentation will highlight what the community shared throughout the process, including key findings and opportunities identified for Sheridan County’s future.

The public is invited to attend and learn about the community’s top concerns, possible solutions, and what comes next.

For those unable to attend in person, the presentation will be available through a Facebook Live broadcast on the Sheridan County Community page. A recording will also be made available afterward on the Sheridan County Community page and website.

Public Presentation

Tuesday, September 15 | 12:00 p.m.

Sheridan County Community Foundation Office Boardroom

09/01/2026

Field Day in Hoxie was a success!

08/27/2026

Stories on Main is here!

Sheridan County Community Foundation is proud to announce the completion of Stories on Main, a community storytelling project celebrating the people and history of Hoxie's Main Street.

Produced by Story Pocket Productions of Hoxie, Kansas, with producer and videographer Ed Lowry and assistant Simone Lowry, the film captures the memories of six lifelong community members whose stories bring our downtown history to life.

Featuring stories from Larry Cressler, Adriane Falco, Dave Mahanna, Donna Mowry, Roberta Shipley, and Don Rowlison, the film shares unforgettable memories—from cruising Main Street to favorite local businesses and the people who made Hoxie special.

The project highlights historically accurate photographs curated through a partnership with the Sheridan County Historical Society. It showcases the artistic process behind the Mural on Main, painted by Jen Carder, Chloe Johnson, and Sarah Dardis.

"The interviews are a treasure of the past brought back into memory for all to enjoy," says — Sofia White, SCCF Projects Coordinator

Created to deepen the conversation surrounding Hoxie's Main Street history, "Stories on Main" reminds us that Sheridan County's greatest asset has always been its people.

🎥 Watch the film anytime: https://youtu.be/I9zXYpUwbRI?si=3a78Rt5ts-9X5Yxb
About the Filmmaker:
Hoxie filmmaker Ed Lowry of Story Pocket Productions brings local stories to life through documentary filmmaking. His most familiar work in this area is his PBS Cottonwood Connections films.

Coming soon, visitors to the “Pocket Park on Main” can scan a QR code next to the mural to watch the film while experiencing the artwork in person.

This project was made possible by Sheridan County Community Foundation, Kansas Arts Commission, National Endowment for the Arts, local partners, volunteers, and community supporters.

For additional information or to view the documentary, visit our website https://www.growsheridancounty.org/pocketpark

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08/25/2026

Do not miss this opportunity for two grant opportunities that require your enrollment in order to apply. The deadline is August 31st!

From the Kansas Commerce page
" The Kansas Community Empowerment Program supports volunteer-led efforts to revitalize, inspire, strengthen, and elevate communities across Kansas. Backed by the Kansas Department of Commerce, this program provides tools, training, and funding that help local leaders turn great ideas into lasting impact. Whether it’s downtown beautification, civic engagement, or leadership development, we’re here to help your community move from intention to action—and from action to transformation."

Commerce and the Kansas Community Empowerment program announce two new grants!

The Kickstart Grant will provide funding for smaller, community-driven projects, while the Impact Grant will support larger, long-term investments. Communities will benefit from the beautification, rehabilitation and reinvestment into public spaces made possible by these new opportunities.

Learn more here: ➡️ https://bit.ly/3ZBjOhx

08/25/2026

Local Schools, this is a unique learning opportunity that can now be a day trip, and it's not too far away.

NEW! Young AmeriTowne® of Kansas: YATK in ONE DAY!

Looking for a hands-on way to introduce your students to the Young AmeriTowne® experience? We have a NEW opportunity for you!

YATK in ONE DAY gives students a glimpse into the full Young AmeriTowne® of Kansas program—all in a single day!

Morning: Students learn select pieces of the Young AmeriTowne curriculum.
Afternoon: They put those lessons into action as employees, managers, accountants, and consumers in our hands-on Towne experience!

This unique opportunity allows your school to experience the impact of Young AmeriTowne® and see the investment you could make in your students by participating in the full program.

ELIGIBILITY:
Schools must meet at least one of the following:
• Have never participated in Nex-Gen's full Young AmeriTowne® of Kansas program
• Have not participated in the full program within the last two years
• Not already be enrolled for the full Young AmeriTowne® program in Spring 2027

FEES:
$15/student within Nex-Generation's 28-county region
$25/student outside Nex-Gen's region
Financial assistance may be available within Nex-Gen's region.

Minimum: 25 students | Maximum: 80 students
Enrollment opens: August 17, 2026
Enrollment closes: September 11, 2026

Limited dates available!
Ready to give your students a Day at Towne? Complete the enrollment form and let us help you plan an incredible, hands-on learning experience!

Enroll here: https://nex-generation.secure-platform.com:443/.../home
Questions? Contact Sabre Riggins: [email protected]

07/30/2026

This would be the time to fill a room! Put it in your calendars to join the fight on September 30th at 7:00 pm at the Hoxie High School Auditorium!