Housing
Help make safe, affordable housing possible for families across Reno County.
With your financial support, we can make Hutchinson a place where:
- Seniors can enjoy high-quality, affordable homes
- Builders can build
- Young professionals can return and stay
- Families can thrive
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THE ISSUE
Hutchinson and Reno County are facing a quiet crisis
You may have heard there’s a housing shortage. But what you might not know is just how deep it goes—and how much it affects our future.
- 45% of renters in Hutchinson spend more than 30% of their income on rent.
- Employers are losing interested potential workers because they can’t find housing.
- More than 1,100 housing units—of all types and price points—are needed to meet current demand and projected growth through 2035.
- Young professionals and families are leaving or choosing not to come at all.
Thanks to $5.1 million in ARPA funds and strong local partnerships, Hutchinson has already made big strides:
- 217 homes renovated by Interfaith Housing & SCKEDD
- 224 Brush Up Hutch projects (up from just 5)
- St. Elizabeth Hospital site cleared for 14–20 new homes
- Small Homes Project building energy-efficient homes and training workers
- $2.1 million in economic impact, paid to 40+ local contractors and vendor
Continuing this momentum requires investment.
Real Stories
Megan Hamby: Rebuilding After Two Fires
After surviving two house fires in less than a year, Megan Hamby and her four children faced a daunting recovery.
The Scott Family: Turning Sweat Equity into Homeownership
Courtney and Jairus Scott dreamed of owning a home for their growing family—but financial barriers made that dream seem out of reach.
St. Elizabeth Redevelopment: From Blight to Bright Future
Once a crumbling symbol of the past, the former St. Elizabeth Hospital site is now a cornerstone of Hutchinson’s housing future.
Our Strategy:
A Stronger Housing Ecosystem for Hutchinson
Hutchinson Community Foundation is leading a bold, 3-year initiative, and we need your support. We’re working alongside local nonprofits, builders, and civic partners to invest in solutions that make our community stronger—now and for the future.
We’re deploying $2.46 million by 2028 through two core strategies:
1. Grants to Trusted Nonprofit Partners – $1.37 million
Funding supports organizations already making an impact, including:
- Local housing nonprofits — expanding staff, systems, and programs at Interfaith Housing, New Beginnings, and others
- Housing programs and neighborhood initiatives — like down payment assistance and targeted neighborhood renovations
- Community Land Trust — establishing a permanent structure to preserve affordability for generations
2. Loans to Small-Scale Builders – $1.09 million
Supporting the people who are building what our community needs:
- Working capital for infill housing development
- Pre-development support — architectural plans, soil studies, permits for local developers
- Downtown code mitigation — unlocking upper-floor housing opportunities
- Affordable housing financing — filling gaps in major LIHTC projects
This isn’t a one-time fix—it’s a long-term investment in the health, growth, and future of our community.
Double the Impact
We’re thankful to the following donors for providing a $650,000 matching opportunity.
- Dee & David Dillon
- Walter E. & Velma G. Justice Foundation
- The Krause family
Their generous contributions sparked even more generosity from the following donors who helped us raise $1.53 million. If you would like to be part of this group, make your donation to the 3-Year Housing Initiative Fund and your name will be added to this list.
- Bob & Ruthie Barker
- Angel & Steve Dillon Donor Advised Fund
- Brad Dillon Donor Advised Fund
- Daniel & Sarah Friesen Family Donor Advised Fund
- Dan & Kay Kimbell Almanza Family Fund
- Mary M. Dillon & Jon S. Hafker Donor Advised Fund
- The Beach-Edwards Family Foundation
- Peg & John Stephens
- Manka Family Donor Advised Fund
- Merna B. Weeks Donor Advised Fund
- Mark & Susan Richardson
- Tracy & Jeff Dillon Donor Advised Fund
- Camille & Dave Claxton Donor Advised Fund
- Heather Dillon & Brad Poos Donor Advised Fund
- Katy Dillon & Ryan Cook Donor Advised Fund
- Shirley Brandyberry Donor Advised Fund
- Donna & Jack Wortman Donor Advised Fund
- Jackson Family Fund
- J. Diane & Uriah Bueller Donor Advised Fund
- Aubrey & Lance Patterson Donor Advised Fund
WHAT YOU CAN GIVE
We’ll work with you—and your advisors—to determine the most tax-advantageous way to make your gift. Many donors are surprised to learn that giving non-cash assets can increase their impact while reducing their tax burden.
Cash
Grant from Donor Advised Fund
Grain or Livestock
Real Estate
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from IRAs (for those 70½+)
Appreciated Stock or Mutual Funds
To learn more or make a gift, contact Aubrey Patterson, CEO, Hutchinson Community Foundation
P 620-663-5293 | E aubrey@hutchcf.org