Director’s Message

August 2021 Dear Friends, As summer comes to a close, I want to take a chance to look back at the many opportunities we have had over the past several months to enjoy our vibrant community. Whitney Commons has had the privilege to host countless events including recreational events, weddings, parades, fundraisers, camps, and worship services to name a few. While some events held in Whitney Commons are private, the public events have been well attended and it has been wonderful to see our community come together, especially for worthy causes. As you continue to enjoy the park, please know that we are beginning the process of building a new maintenance building. Please be patient with any inconvenience this will cause as our ultimate goal through this update is to better serve our community. In the Whitney Plaza, building is also occurring as developers work to beautify our community and meet local housing needs. As work in the plaza progresses, this area will continue to contribute to the thriving Sheridan downtown scene. As we look to the fall, Whitney continues to review and approve applications for student loans. We want to remind our community that an investment in education is a worthy investment and can pay dividends in the future. Whitney Benefits interest-free loans provide up to $24,000 for undergraduate studies and $40,000 for graduate studies. Vocational loans are also available. Students can qualify for a loan by graduating from high school in Sheridan or Johnson County or through proving residence in Sheridan or Johnson County. Whitney also continues to support Sheridan College this fall as they progress with the Allied Health Building expansion. As the days start to shorten, we hope you take time to enjoy the cooler weather. Whitney Benefits will continue to work on Mr. Whitney’s intent to give back to the community and we invite you to join us in this attitude this coming fall. With Whitney Regards, Patrick Henderson Whitney Benefits Executive Director

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Director’s Message

August 2021 Dear Friends, As summer comes to a close, I want to take a chance to look back at the many opportunities we have had over the past several months to enjoy our vibrant community. Whitney Commons has had the privilege to host countless events including recreational events, weddings, parades, fundraisers, camps, and worship services to name a few. While some events held in Whitney Commons are private, the public events have been well attended and it has been wonderful to see our community come together, especially for worthy causes. As you continue to enjoy the park, please know that we are beginning the process of building a new maintenance building. Please be patient with any inconvenience this will cause as our ultimate goal through this update is to better serve our community. In the Whitney Plaza, building is also occurring as developers work to beautify our community and meet local housing needs. As work in the plaza progresses, this area will continue to contribute to the thriving Sheridan downtown scene. As we look to the fall, Whitney continues to review and approve applications for student loans. We want to remind our community that an investment in education is a worthy investment and can pay dividends in the future. Whitney Benefits interest-free loans provide up to $24,000 for undergraduate studies and $40,000 for graduate studies. Vocational loans are also available. Students can qualify for a loan by graduating from high school in Sheridan or Johnson County or through proving residence in Sheridan or Johnson County. Whitney also continues to support Sheridan College this fall as they progress with the Allied Health Building expansion. As the days start to shorten, we hope you take time to enjoy the cooler weather. Whitney Benefits will continue to work on Mr. Whitney’s intent to give back to the community and we invite you to join us in this attitude this coming fall. With Whitney Regards, Patrick Henderson Whitney Benefits Executive Director