MANHATTAN — The newly renovated health center at Rock Springs Ranch recently received a $1 million boost, thanks to a gift from the Sunderland Foundation.
The foundation’s vision to provide support for the community through higher education and health facilities aligns with Kansas 4-H’s mission to meet the social, emotional, and physical needs of youth. 4-H also provides immersive experiences, fosters innovation, and enhances accessibility with a commitment to access, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
“The Sunderland Foundation's long relationship with the Kansas 4-H Foundation and Rock Springs Ranch demonstrates its commitment to youth and the future of our communities. With this transformational gift, we couldn't be more grateful to the Sunderland Foundation for their belief in the power of youth development and setting a new bar for philanthropic investment in Kansas 4-H,” Jake Worcester, president/CEO the Kansas 4-H Foundation, said.
The Sunderland Foundation’s areas of interest include higher education, youth-serving agencies, health facilities, community buildings, museums, civic projects, and energy-efficient affordable housing projects.
“Camper care and safety is the top priority at Rock Springs Ranch, and the new health center was instrumental in welcoming youth back in the midst of a pandemic. This facility gives us the environment to not only care for our youth's physical needs, but also support their mental, emotional, and social health,” Worcester said.