Empower Norton
About Empower Norton
Empower Norton (formerly known as "Norton PRIDE") is a volunteer, grassroots organization dedicated to serving Norton and making our community a better place to live and work. Anything is possible!
Empower Norton is administered through a partnership of:
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Kansas Community Empowerment Board of Directors
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K-State Research and Extension
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Kansas Department of Commerce
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Kansas Masons
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And private sector companies
Norton was one of the first communities to enroll in the Kansas Community Empowerment program in 1971. It skipped some years and then restarted from 1974-76, 1981-83 and then reorganized in 2015 to present. Norton joins approximately 75 communities across the state that are enrolled in the Kansas Community Empowerment program for the 2023 program year.
Past projects include:
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City Directional Signage
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Pool playground equipment
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Bat habitats
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Hometown Heroes Banner Fundraiser
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Powder coating one of the table and chair sets in Washington Park
Empower Norton welcomes anyone who is interested to join them in building the “pride” of our Norton community by becoming more involved in the core committee or as a project volunteer. They are asking for representation from all local civic organizations. They meet the 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM at the Norton Senior Citizens Center.
About the Empower Norton Fund
The Empower Norton fund was established to support community projects within its interest areas.
Empower Norton’s various project plans reflect the basic components of the Kansas Community Empowerment action in communities across Kansas. These components include: Beautification, Holiday Celebrations, Community Promotion, Parks, Community Festivities/Fundraising and Community Fitness/Health/Wellness.
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