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The Lawson Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that seeks to assist in shaping the future of our community by creating a shared sense of belonging and strengthening the social, cultural, and economic vibrancy of Lawson, Missouri.

The Foundation oversees fundraising efforts for various projects that benefit the quality of life for residents in Lawson. One of our first major undertakings is raising funds for a new ADA-compliant playground for the Lawson City Park. Events such as Piccadilly, Hickadilly are raising funds for the playground. For more information on upcoming fundraisers, visit our Facebook event page.

In 2023, the Foundation will begin overseeing the popular haunted house attraction that funds scholarships for local graduating seniors. The Haunt will take place weekends in October. More details on The Haunt’s Facebook page.

The Foundation will also be overseeing the Lawson Giving Tree, which supports families in need during the holidays. More information coming soon.

Board members include:

Nathan Cates (President), Jennifer Tiede (Vice President), Karla Mathis (Treasurer), Scot Tipton, Michael Stephenson

Donations to the Lawson Community Foundation are tax deductible.

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Join us tonight @ 6:30 in the Community Room at City Hall for our first planning meeting for our Haunted season! 

If you can’t make it message us to get on our email list for updates!

Join us tonight @ 6:30 in the Community Room at City Hall for our first planning meeting for our Haunted season!

If you can’t make it message us to get on our email list for updates!
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3 weeks ago
Exciting Playground update! 

We will have a new playground by the end of 2025!

Check out the new design & our plan for our next fundraiser!

Exciting Playground update!

We will have a new playground by the end of 2025!

Check out the new design & our plan for our next fundraiser!
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3 weeks ago
Friday is the last call for Scholarship Applications! 

LAWSON HAUNT NOW ACCEPTING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
Any graduating senior from the Lawson School District is welcomed to apply, regardless if they plan to attend a 2-year, 4-year or vocational/trade school. Winners will be selected on the basis of academic achievement, school and community involvement, as well as employment and other honors.
The Haunt committee will be awarding up to $6,000 in scholarships, making it the highest scholarship available from a local organization. Applications are due March 21st! 

The application is available online:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16MbZzTaIzHjb6hXvHZMGfuskMoZ8vV0c2DyVI93-YzU/edit

Friday is the last call for Scholarship Applications!

LAWSON HAUNT NOW ACCEPTING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
Any graduating senior from the Lawson School District is welcomed to apply, regardless if they plan to attend a 2-year, 4-year or vocational/trade school. Winners will be selected on the basis of academic achievement, school and community involvement, as well as employment and other honors.
The Haunt committee will be awarding up to $6,000 in scholarships, making it the highest scholarship available from a local organization. Applications are due March 21st!

The application is available online:
docs.google.com/forms/d/16MbZzTaIzHjb6hXvHZMGfuskMoZ8vV0c2DyVI93-YzU/edit
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2 months ago
LAWSON HAUNT NOW ACCEPTING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
Any graduating senior from the Lawson School District is welcomed to apply, regardless if they plan to attend a 2-year, 4-year or vocational/trade school. Winners will be selected on the basis of academic achievement, school and community involvement, as well as employment and other honors.
The Haunt committee will be awarding up to $6,000 in scholarships, making it the highest scholarship available from a local organization. Applications are due March 21st! 

The application is available online:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16MbZzTaIzHjb6hXvHZMGfuskMoZ8vV0c2DyVI93-YzU/edit

LAWSON HAUNT NOW ACCEPTING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
Any graduating senior from the Lawson School District is welcomed to apply, regardless if they plan to attend a 2-year, 4-year or vocational/trade school. Winners will be selected on the basis of academic achievement, school and community involvement, as well as employment and other honors.
The Haunt committee will be awarding up to $6,000 in scholarships, making it the highest scholarship available from a local organization. Applications are due March 21st!

The application is available online:
docs.google.com/forms/d/16MbZzTaIzHjb6hXvHZMGfuskMoZ8vV0c2DyVI93-YzU/edit
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