Donors Making
They come from all walks of life, give in amounts both large and small, and have different reasons for sharing their treasures–but one thing our donors have in common is their love for our community. No matter if they give on a regular basis, or have bequeathed the Golden Belt Community Foundation at their passing, our donors are the magic element that make our community dreams come true. Learn more about their stories, and consider becoming a magic maker yourself.
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Head, heart, hands, and health–these are the four “H’s” that are the foundation of the 4-H program, a 118-year-old program that teaches youth valuable life skills. For Clarence and Vera Alpers of Stafford County, it would not only become a way of life for their family, but also the legacy for which they are remembered. “Mom passed in 1969, and dad in 1990, but they’re still making a difference. We wanted to find a way -
When Golden Belt Community Foundation approached Rush County about creating a more flexible community-wide fund through its FOREVER initiative, county leaders were very interested, but uncertain about whether or not they could raise enough to qualify for matching funds. Their dream was to create an endowment that could fund parks and playgrounds, education, health programs, and other community improvements in perpetuity. “The initial offer was a match of 50 cents on the dollar. They gave -
Whelans’ generosity supports six local entities. Don and Phyllis Whelan demonstrated their generosity with the local community throughout their lives and now are continuing a legacy of charitable giving. The Donald and Phyllis Whelan Memorial Endowment Fund at the Golden Belt Community Foundation (GBCF) will directly support six local entities far into the future. The first six grants will be awarded soon to Golden Belt Home Health & Hospice; Sunflower Diversified Services Foundation; Barton Community -
When Alice Wondra was considering how she could memorialize her parents, she kept the phrase “people in need” in the forefront of her mind. The result is the Andrew and Elsie Wondra Memorial Fund for People in Need, an endowment that has been established at the Golden Belt Community Foundation (GBCF). The first grant from the fund has been awarded to the Barton County Emergency Aid Association. “My parents considered giving back to their community