In this episode, we sit down with Katie Benner, President of the Merrick County Child Development Center Board, for an inspiring conversation about the vital role high-quality, reliable child care plays in sustaining and growing our small communities. Katie shares her personal journey with the center—first as a parent, then as a board member—and highlights how access to child care empowers local families and supports economic development. We also break the news of an exciting $12,650 grant aw...
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In this episode, we sit down with Katie Benner, President of the Merrick County Child Development Center Board, for an inspiring conversation about the vital role high-quality, reliable child care plays in sustaining and growing our small communities. Katie shares her personal journey with the center—first as a parent, then as a board member—and highlights how access to child care empowers local families and supports economic development. We also break the news of an exciting $12,650 grant aw...
From Application to Award: The Story Behind 179 Student Scholarships
Merrick Foundation: Making an Impact Together
20 minutes
7 months ago
From Application to Award: The Story Behind 179 Student Scholarships
Ever wonder how 179 students received scholarships from the Merrick Foundation this year? In this episode of Making an Impact Together, Shauna sits down with Rachel Brandquist to pull back the curtain on the entire scholarship process—from the first application clicks in December to the powerful, emotional moments at the Scholarship Awards Ceremony in April. You'll hear how the Foundation matches students to opportunities, what makes an essay stand out, and how a team of 30+ volunteer reviewe...
Merrick Foundation: Making an Impact Together
In this episode, we sit down with Katie Benner, President of the Merrick County Child Development Center Board, for an inspiring conversation about the vital role high-quality, reliable child care plays in sustaining and growing our small communities. Katie shares her personal journey with the center—first as a parent, then as a board member—and highlights how access to child care empowers local families and supports economic development. We also break the news of an exciting $12,650 grant aw...
