The Douglas County Community Foundation Foundation connects the diverse citizens and communities of Douglas County, Kansas through charitable action. Our mission is to enrich the quality of life in the communities of Douglas County by:
Building philanthropic resources and relationships
Providing attractive options for donors to make philanthropic contributions
Being a catalyst for the betterment of the lives of the citizens of Douglas County
With the receipt of matching allocations from the City of Ava, a grant from the Douglas County Community Foundation, donations received from the people...more
The Highline Schools Foundation announced Monday morning (Aug. 26) that it will offer $10,000 to one school or program in Highline Public Schools this...more
The Douglas County Community Foundation has received the largest single gift in its 13-year history. The Lawrence Journal-World reports (http://bit.ly/1dPKI7Q...more
The Douglas County Community Foundation received the largest single gift in its 13-year history Tuesday when the Gill-Harrison Foundation bequeathed...more
From left, Leadership Lawrence 2013 members Daryl Bugner, Susan Thomas and Sara Jane Scott participate in a small-group discussion about civic responsibility with Chip Blaser of the Douglas County...more
It took the Douglas County Community Foundation 10 years to distribute $5 million in grants to community groups. It took two more years to double that number. The foundation announced Thursday that...more
The Douglas County Community Foundation will host two information sessions for organizations interested in applying for a 2013 grant from its community funds. Sessions will be in the auditorium at...more
Women have changed the face of philanthropy. With more money and increased control and influence over how it is spent, more women than ever are making philanthropic investments to help address and...more
The position young people are dealt with can be complex, and yet the entire economic system is still focused for an age that’s almost gone astray. The solution? Promoting social enterprise and getting these young people integrated into work.