The Foundation is pleased to announce that grants for community improvement were awarded to the following organizations at its December 2022 meeting.

• USD 307 Ell-Saline for band instruments
• Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank for security system improvements
• Kansas Youth Sports for new helmets and shoulder pads
• Kansas Wesleyan University for nursing student scholarships
• Salina Presbyterian Manor for soup supper/Good Samaritan Program
• Salina Public Library for early literacy play area
• Saline County Department of Senior Services for Meals on Wheels
• Theatre Salina Center for Theater Arts for spring 2023 youth production
• Salina Area United Way for annual campaign
• Salina Family YMCA and Church of the Cross United Methodist for Angel Childcare Center laundry room/accessible family restroom and infant/toddler playground
• Child Advocacy and Parenting Services (CAPS) for CASA volunteers
• Smoky Hill River Festival for Artypolis Game Street facades, and other festival enhancements