We Put the “Atch” in “Match”
Grace SammouryExecutive Director, Atchison Area Community Foundation The fifth annual All Aboard Atchison Match Day is quickly approaching (August 22, come by plane, train, or… Login to continue reading Login…
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Closing the Gap on Food Insecurity in Atchison
According to Feeding America, 14.5% of Atchison County is food insecure. More than 2,000 members of our community struggle with food security. Since food is a basic necessity, this issue looms large in Atchison. We have some wonderful programs to help fight this problem, including the Atchison County Food Pantry, Salvation Army, Project Concern, and now Currency of Caring.
2025 County Fair season arrives
Heather Roenne District 4-H Agent It’s fair time! The county fair is an opportunity for communities to come together. It doesn’t matter if it is… Login to continue reading Login…
Juneteenth Celebration: Community and Philanthropy
Atchison has a rich and varied history, and an integral part of it is the history of our Black community. There are currently multiple initiatives to bring attention to the legacy of Atchison’s Black community, including the restoration of the Black Business District through the Atchison County Historical Society, and the Juneteenth Celebration Committee. Each of these initiatives has drawn attention from the Atchison Community and the generosity of our town is evident in their success.