![]() ![]() And I definitely learned that at Ike's Place, for sure." And that's exactly what I was taught to do is to take anything that was thrown at me and find a way to work through it. I take those on and I want to try to conquer them. And I don't fear those challenges at all. "Definitely you have experiences and challenges," she said. ![]() She said the ownership at Ike's Place had done a good job of teaching her the ins and outs of the business while the challenges running a restaurant also taught her how to function as a manager. "It all comes with the support and even at Ike's Place, I had a huge support system," Hanney said. Hanney said she learned the skills that have allowed her to step into the role of General Manager at the event center. She said she did everything she knew how to do to impress everyone around her - not only the people she worked with and her boss, but clients and anyone who might witness the work she was doing in order to prove herself. "And so since 2019, when I started at Tony's Pizza Event Center, I have worked really hard and I've just kind of worked my way up." "Sometimes, in some places, you've got to start at the bottom of the ladder and work your way up," Hanney said. She has touched the lives of survivors, families, friends and volunteers with her empathy, kindness, and never-ending compassion.She started at the event center as an event manager - an entry level position often taken on by people fresh out of college. "(Holm's) impact extends far beyond monetary contributions," Murray said. The event has raised $125,000 since its inception. Holm received her award for her work with the HOPE Lives annual event, which helps breast cancer patients and their families financially. "Dickinson County is lucky to have this type of quiet hero who sees the value of preserving our heritage while nurturing our future." "Instead of seeking recognition, (Minnick) has chosen to channel his passions and expertise into projects that transcend time for generations to come," said Veronica Murray, program director for the foundation. Minnick was recognized for his work with the Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad, the Iron Horse Trail, Hoffman Grist Mill and other nonprofits. Weese said the foundation used $500,000 of their assets toward this program.įor their annual awards, Joe Minnick won the 2022 Quiet Hero award and Brenda Holm won the 2022 Volunteer of the Year award. Six businesses used the program last year: Hapisoul Café and Juicery, Abilene Golf and Fitness, Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad, WeeFit gym for children, a childcare center in Chapman, and Midwest Meats. A business can partner with the foundation to secure full or partial financing with a loan guarantee. Last year was the first full year the foundation began implementing their impact investing program. Some of the grants the foundation gifted were: - $25,000 to the Dickinson County Drug Court - $11,000 to Meals on Wheels - $500,000 to Herington and Solomon school districts to begin their child care programs - $14,000 to Neighbor-to-Neighbor Abilene to offset program costs - $10,758 to the Family Resources Exchange program in Herington - $14,000 to the Navarre Lion's Club to pay for the Navarre Community Center's new roof - $9,429 to the Talmage Historical Society - $5,000 to the Chapman cemetery for cleanup costs after a wind storm - $12,000 to Hearington Hearts "Together we stand united, bound by the sheer dedication to meaningful change, and empowering our community to thrive," said Ray Wyatt, president of the foundation's board of directors, to begin the foundation's recap of 2022. They (instead of they, maybe Foundation directors?) also created 22 new funds. The foundation in 2022 had its assets grow by $3.5 million through donations, and it granted $2.4 million. 30-The Community Foundation of Dickinson County celebrated its 24th year with around 200 people at the Sand Springs Venue July 27. ![]()
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