November 6, 2024

Launch of the Hillsboro Impact Fund

On this date, eighteen years ago, the Hillsboro Community Foundation held a banquet to announce the formation of the Hillsboro Area Impact Fund. Larry Hatteberg, KAKE-TV journalist, gave an entertaining presentation as the featured speaker despite a 45-minute electrical outage in the middle of his talk. Hatteberg spoke about stories of ordinary people, often working silently behind the scenes, who made a difference in their communities.

The campaign begun that night raised more than $265,000 and has now reached a balance of $382,000. Since 2008, more than $172,000 in investment earnings have been distributed to local charities and causes. The Impact Fund has proven to be a worthwhile investment in our community and one that will continue to generate positive impacts for many years to come.