Miami County Community Foundation

Miami County Community Foundation Increase charitable giving that will improve the quality of life in greater Miami County, Kansas

06/04/2026

One of our funds within the Miami County Community Foundation is Shifting Gears!!! They are holding their annual Passport Cruise 2026 this Saturday, June 6. Come out and join us for a fun filled day and explore Miami County!!!!!!

Your June Newsletter is LIVE! ☀️Summer is officially here, and our June update is packed with ways to celebrate our comm...
06/02/2026

Your June Newsletter is LIVE! ☀️

Summer is officially here, and our June update is packed with ways to celebrate our community and the sunny season ahead!

Inside this month:
- Passport Cruise: shifting Gears for Reagan returns for its 8th year!
- Match Day 2026: a new challenge (Dueling Pianos!) and a massive goal.
- Non-Profit Gathering: we’re heading to Wildwood this fall!
- Father’s Day Recipe: a savory classic from Greg Lewis.

Don’t miss out on the local news that matters. Click the link below to read the full update and make sure you’re subscribed!

Happy Birthday to our fearless leader and Executive Director, Tammy Booe!The past few years with you at the helm have be...
06/02/2026

Happy Birthday to our fearless leader and Executive Director, Tammy Booe!

The past few years with you at the helm have been incredible. From strengthening our foundation, launching new opportunities through the Match Event, training initiatives, and Accelerator classes, to keeping us engaged, active, and connected to the community, your leadership has made a lasting impact.

You carry out the mission of the Miami County Community Foundation with grace, dedication, and a smile that inspires everyone around you.

Wishing you the happiest of birthdays and a year filled with joy, success, and all the things that make you smile. Here’s to many more years of making a difference together! 🎉🎂🎈

Congratulations to Evan Moreland of Louisburg High School on receiving the 1st Bill McNatt-Louisburg United Methodist Ch...
06/01/2026

Congratulations to Evan Moreland of Louisburg High School on receiving the 1st Bill McNatt-Louisburg United Methodist Church Scholarship. After talking to Evan, we know he is going to be a positive influence on our future, and his future is very promising. Glad we could be a small part in helping get that future started. Keep Miami County posted on your progress Evan!!!!

05/29/2026

Another happy 2026 graduate due to receiving the Miami County Youth Leadership Scholarship from the Miami County Community Foundation to further his education at Kansas State University!!!! James Haley we are very proud of you and wish you the best of luck at college!!!

Reminder of the Jenny Jo Paulsen Fundraising Art Show happening TODAY in Paola from 10am to 4pm. All proceeds go to the...
05/23/2026

Reminder of the Jenny Jo Paulsen Fundraising Art Show happening TODAY in Paola from 10am to 4pm. All proceeds go to the scholarship created in Jenny Jo's name and given to graduating Paola High School seniors going into art and/or cosmetology!!!! If you cannot attend this event, but want to donate, you can click on the QR code in the flyer.

05/21/2026

Kylie Corbin received the Suzy Wilcox Education Scholarship during the Paola High School scholarship night. This was the first year for this scholarship to be awarded. Suzy's family started the scholarship with the Miami County Community Foundation after she passed away from complications due to ALS.

The Suzy Wilcox Education Scholarship was created to honor the life and legacy of Suzy Wilcox, a devoted educator whose compassion, dedication, and belief in the potential of every child left a lasting impact on countless students, colleagues, and families.

Suzy taught in the Paola USD 368 School District for many years before her retirement in 2018. Prior to that, she spent several years teaching in the Olathe School District, where her commitment to early childhood education and her advocacy for students with disabilities were especially evident. In recognition of her excellence in teaching, Suzy was nominated for the Kansas Teacher of the Year Award in 2016 for USD 368— an honor that reflected her outstanding professionalism, creativity, and heart for her students.

Outside the classroom, Suzy was a loving mother of three, and she continued to share her passion for teaching by volunteering with Sunday School and Vacation Bible School at her church. Her life embodied kindness, service, and faith — qualities that continue to inspire future educators through this scholarship.

Congratulations Kylie and best of luck in furthering your education at Emporia State University!!!

Let your light shine! ✨This month, we are deeply honored to spotlight the Avelyn SonShine Fund.Created in memory of Avel...
05/18/2026

Let your light shine! ✨

This month, we are deeply honored to spotlight the Avelyn SonShine Fund.

Created in memory of Avelyn KayLee Grace, this fund carries on a legacy of faith and miracles by donating children’s Bibles to those in need.

You can help keep Avelyn’s light shining by joining the 12th Annual Family 1 Mile Walk & 5k!

🗓️ Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
📍 Where: Join the group in Goodland, OR participate virtually right here on our Miami County trails!

Many of us will be walking locally in solidarity just snap a photo and send it in to show your support! 🤳

05/18/2026

Congrats to Elsie Blackmore of Paola High School on receiving the Steven Pepoon Memorial Scholarship. This is the first year this scholarship was given. The family established a fund under the Miami County Community Foundation in memory of Steven. Steven was an Emmy Award winning television writer and this scholarship was established to help students furthering their education in writing, screenwriting, playwriting, film, television, media arts, theater or related fields. Elsie will attend KU in the fall to further her education. Miami County Community Foundation is very proud of you and wishes you the best of luck!!!

05/14/2026

Alexys Epp received one of the Shifting Gears for Regan scholarships at Paola High School scholarship night. Shifting Gears for Regan is a fund within the Miami County Community Foundation that supports mental health in Miami County. Alexys message said, "I am so thankful for all you do in our community and cannot wait to impact young individuals in the same way you all did for me". Congrats Alexys!!!!

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