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The Heartland Community Foundation will have an interactive and practical workshop designed to improve grant-writing skills.

On Aug. 25 and 26, Betsy Wearing will present workshops that primarily focus on opportunities offered through the Heartland Community Foundation. The skills and tips presented will apply to most grant applications.

The workshop will be presented in three area locations:
• Tuesday, August 25, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the WaKeeney Public Library, 610 Russell Ave., WaKeeney.
• Wednesday, August 26, 9 a.m. to noon, the Welcome Center, 2700 Vine St., Hays.
• Wednesday, August 26, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Stockton Public Library, 124 Cedar St., Stockton.

The workshops will be provided free of cost; however, a response is required by Aug. 21 to hold a seat for participants. Responses can be made to the Heartland Community Foundation by email at [email protected] or by calling (785) 621-4090.

The presenter at the grant-writing workshops will be Betsy Wearing, an independent consultant specializing in nonprofit management, public relations and philanthropy. She is the former president and executive director of the Greater Salina Community Foundation. Hired as the first employee of the foundation in 2000, she shepherded the foundation through its formative years into the largest community foundation in Kansas with assets of more than $150 million, more than 625 funds and 12 regional affiliates.

Wearing received her Bachelor of Arts in theatre and education from the former Marymount College in Salina and a Master of Arts in Communications from Wichita State University. Previously, she spent 15 years in health care marketing and community outreach.
The Heartland Community Foundation was established in 2007 as an affiliate of the Greater Salina Community Foundation.

Heartland serves communities and their residents in Ellis, Rooks and Trego counties.