Riley KS Community Building

08/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who generously supported our community and also the Riley Community Building Fund during not only Match Day, but every day. These are the things that help build community and make this such a good place to live.

08/28/2026

Thank you for everyone who has participated in Match Day thus far! You can still donate in person at the high school until 4:00 today or at other locations. You can also donate online until midnight at https://www.ruralrileycountymatchday.com/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAT-dGpmdHNoBP5fHXBkb2YBZmRpZBZQ1To-uwb2n8GDp1dA3Lia7h1kXpO3ZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQKNjYyODU2ODM3OQABHo69XAjQfrSWkA1hdiekpNsdeHx5O8ikanM0S5pbcHJh-dCy5HExGFmLJPZj_aem_UzXV9ib_0AgSJW9veieZvQ

Rural Riley County Match Day

08/28/2026

Less than an hour for in-person donations this evening but you can donate throughout the night and tomorrow. In-person will also be available tomorrow. Thanks everyone!

$70,000 by 7 pm! Even though we will be closing down in person at 8 pm, giving online is still an option. It’s been a great turnout and we’re thankful for those who have given and/or joined us tonight.

08/28/2026

Yay Kevin! Thank you for representing our organization at Match Day!

08/27/2026

Today is the day! We are thankful for all those that make this possible, for those that have donated in the past and those that will donate this year.

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08/26/2026

Just 25 hours away!
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08/22/2026

5 more days to Match Day! Thank you to Smith Plumbing and all of the other sponsors.

VISIONARY SPONSOR — Smith Plumbing

Some of the most important work in a community is the kind you never see once it's finished. We are grateful to recognize Smith Plumbing as a Visionary Match Day sponsor.

As a trade business deeply invested in the region, Smith Plumbing reinvests right where their team lives and works. They know that building up a community extends well beyond the job site — and that putting dollars back into local funds is what ensures long-term vitality, strong resources, and a higher quality of life for every neighbor.

Thank you, Smith Plumbing, for helping us build something that holds.

5 days until Match Day — Thursday, August 27. Every gift is multiplied. Make a difference today: https://www.ruralrileycountymatchday.com/

08/22/2026

There are several great sponsors that are making a difference in our community. They help increase the impact of your donations during the Match Day event.

VISIONARY SPONSOR — Riley State Bank

Visionaries are forward-thinking benefactors whose investments help drive transformative change. We are proud to recognize Riley State Bank as one of ours.

Riley State Bank gives out of a firmly established commitment to reinvest in the rural main streets, agricultural operations, and small-town families that make up their customer base. As an independent local bank with branches right here in Riley and Leonardville, they understand that the long-term vitality of their business is tied directly to the prosperity of their neighbors, which makes community investment both a core value and a lasting responsibility.

Thank you, Riley State Bank, for your continued investment in our region.

6 days until Match Day — Thursday, August 27. Every gift is multiplied. Make a difference today: https://www.ruralrileycountymatchday.com/

08/22/2026

We are 6 days from Match Day!

We are ONE WEEK away from Rural Riley County Match Day! 💚

Make a plan to donate on Match Day:
➡ Mail a check and donation form to PO Box 97, Leonardville, KS 66449.
➡ Give online at RuralRileyCountyMatchDay.com starting August 27th at 12:01 am and ending August 28th at 11:59 pm.
➡ Stop by our live event at the Riley County High School on August 27th from 4-8 pm or August 28th from 7 am-4 pm.
➡ Drop off on August 28th from 12-1 pm at Keats Park, Leonardville Community Building, or Riley City Hall.

To learn more and to view the list of participating funds: ruralrileycountymatchday.com

03/11/2026

What a wonderful opportunity!

The Rural Riley County Community Foundation Scholarship Application is used for numerous local scholarships.  Applicants should complete the required information found at the bottom of the application first.  Once that is completed, applicants will complete the cover page and upload the required ...