Community foundation raises funds during December Match Month

BELLEVILLE, Kan.— In December, the Republic County Community Foundation had an opportunity to receive matching funds from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation during what is considered ‘Match Month’.

The foundation is excited to announce that it raised a total of $132,963.88 during their December Match Month. With a total match of $75,000 from Dane G. Hansen, this will result in a grand total of $207,963.88 to be invested permanently in endowments that support local area grant-making for schools, the arts, parks, economic development, public health and more.

Lesley Popelka, the Republic County Community Foundation Chair, reported that the foundation is very thankful for the tremendous generosity of the Republic County Community.  Thanks to everyone who donated and to the Dane G. Hansen Foundation for matching up the first $75,000.  Many projects throughout Republic County will benefit from this success for years to come.