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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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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/e/1FAIpQLSef1AXwC5LJPnYSfzF2LfmU66aDnTc-6uglz7o7op9q9Hyn2A/viewform?usp=share_link

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/e/1FAIpQLSef1AXwC5LJPnYSfzF2LfmU66aDnTc-6uglz7o7op9q9Hyn2A/viewform?usp=s...
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The Lawson Community Foundation Board would love to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Years!

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2 months ago
The Lawson Park Board is hosting Christmas in the Park this Saturday, December 7 from 2-5:30pm. As part of the festivities, there will be 3 charitable causes you can support: The Lawson Giving Tree, the Lawson Food Pantry and the Cardinal Closet. Be sure to stop by their areas at the event to support these groups that help serve the underserved folks in our community!

The Lawson Park Board is hosting Christmas in the Park this Saturday, December 7 from 2-5:30pm. As part of the festivities, there will be 3 charitable causes you can support: The Lawson Giving Tree, the Lawson Food Pantry and the Cardinal Closet. Be sure to stop by their areas at the event to support these groups that help serve the underserved folks in our community! ... See MoreSee Less

2 months ago
Tags are up at Lawson Nutrition and Dollar General! This is a BIG year for the Giving Tree and we can’t wait to see what Lawson can do this year! 
Gifts can be dropped off at Evans Oil, Lawson Nutrition or Dollar General by December 15th.

Tags are up at Lawson Nutrition and Dollar General! This is a BIG year for the Giving Tree and we can’t wait to see what Lawson can do this year!
Gifts can be dropped off at Evans Oil, Lawson Nutrition or Dollar General by December 15th.
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