As our Slogan states above, "Our Ancestors were few but our Descendants are many ". It was our strong Faith, rich Family values and desire to Farm that lead our French Canadian ancestors to Damar and which will be the driving force for our Future. The Damar Community Historical Foundation (DCHF) was founded in 2014 by some of the descendants of the original settlors of Damar for the purpose of preserving that French Canadian heritage and by assisting the community of Damar with projects that will enhance preservation , economic growth and beauty. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable foundation which will be funded by Memberships, Gifts, Grants and Endowments.
In 2021 we officially changed our name to the Damar Community Foundation (DCF) to best suit our mission.
In 2012, Damar, along with the St. Joseph's Church celebrated their 125th and 100th year anniversaries. (pictured below) The Foundation hopes that through memberships and gifts from our thousands of descendants future generations will be able to celebrate even more centennials to come. Follow the DCF and City of Damar on facebook for more pictures and articles about our Foundation. To learn more about the City of Damar, Kansas go to www.damarkansas.com
The current trustees and officers of the Foundation are as follows:
President Kaylon Roberts
Vice Presidents, Jeanie Roberts, Denis Roberts
Treasurer James Desbien
Secretary ( acting) Paula Desbien
Membership Chair Paula Desbien
Dennis Balthazor, trustee
Frank Knipp, trustee
Sandy Benoit, trustee
Leona Newell, trustee
Vincent Newell,trustee
Cindy Newell, trustee
Kendall Curry,trustee
Kyle and Justine Benoit, trustees
Helping Business
One way to help our ecoonomy is to assist new businesses with start-up loans and grants. Pictured above is Bark Haven dog groming business, Natalie Knipp owner and family, opening in 2023 together with Kaylon Roberts, president of the Foundation. Also opening in 2023 was Boone Art studio, Missy Boone owner pictured below with Kaylon
Volunteer work and looking for new projects
..Our mission of church beautification is working when a group of DCF members volunteered to install newly painted hand rails in front of St. Josephs church. We are always looking for projects to improve our community.
Become a member
Have you ever paused to think just how much difference you could make by doing volunteer work?
Find out more about us on the following pages.
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