09 Oct Reno Co. residents invited to community workshops
Reno County residents are invited to bring their curiosity and ideas for their communities to a series of workshops in October and November as part of Hutchinson Community Foundation’s Love Where You Live Community Empowerment Initiative.
Hutch CF contracted with Ohio-based Innovation Economy Partners on the three-year initiative centered on hearing Reno County residents’ perceptions of the communities they live in, generating civic dialogue and inspiring collaborative action. IEP also works with community foundations in McPherson County and western Kansas on similar initiatives.
Phase one of the initiative was a county-wide survey of resident perceptions that occurred over the summer. Those results will be available for viewing at here.
Next are the facilitated community workshops that will include discussing each community’s survey results, brainstorming with neighbors about ideas and actions to make their communities even better, and learning about project funding opportunities.
The last phase of the initiative will encourage residents and organizations to collaborate to create projects that address community priorities and spark community pride. Groups and organizations may then submit grant proposals for Fund for Reno County funding through late January 2025.
The process repeats in 2025 and 2026. Hutch CF seeks participation from all corners of the county, demographics and walks of life.
Here are the available workshops coming to each community. Families are welcome.
For more information about the initiative, to request a special accommodation to attend a workshop or to access resources, visit RenoSurvey.com.
For questions, contact the community foundation at 620-663-5293.
Hutchinson Community Foundation’s mission is to inspire philanthropy, leadership and collaboration to strengthen Reno County. Since 1989, the foundation has granted more than $104 million to organizations.