Tom Lynch believed every child deserved a fair shot- on the court, in the classroom, and in life. A beloved teacher, principal, and coach in Glasco, Kansas, Tom spent decades pouring into the lives of young people, always with a steady hand, a kind word, and a deep love for learning and competition.

The Solomon Valley Community Foundation has over $9,400 in scholarships to area students for the upcoming academic year. This includes six scholarships that are being renewed for recipients from previous years.

The Solomon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) is proud to announce the results of this year’s Give to Grow, a one-day matching gift event that was held on April 30, 2025, and raised a total of $138,320 to support nonprofit organizations serving Mitchell County.

This past April, Solomon Valley Community Foundation launched its newest initiative Give to Grow, a one-day matching incentive designed to s

The SVCF Board has a passion and vision of engaging the youth of Mitchell County in philanthropy. Through committee work our Board identifie