Bill House was a visionary figure in the world of agriculture in Kansas and across the country. When Mr. House passed in 2009, he chose to give back to the future of agriculture across Kansas. Following the sale of his land in 2024, the Bill House Legacy Funds were established at the Community Foundation of … Continue reading →
Since 2017, the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) has hosted the annual Elm Acres Foundation grant cycle to help fund projects and services supporting at-risk youth in Southeast Kansas. Since its inception, the Elm Acres Foundation grant cycle has awarded over $185,000 to vital service projects benefiting area children in Crawford, Cherokee, and Labette … Continue reading →
The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) is excited to announce the hiring of Kayley Hartman as its new Accounting Manager! Kayley comes to CFSEK and its affiliates in Columbus, Fort Scott, and Girard with a passion for helping those in need, and great hopes and aspirations for the future of our communities in Southeast … Continue reading →
The Mount Carmel name has been synonymous with quality healthcare in Southeast Kansas for over 100 years. When the Mount Carmel Foundation ceased operations in 2024, it transferred its assets to the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas to establish the Mount Carmel Foundation Legacy grant cycle. During the inaugural grant cycle in 2025, $214,000 was granted for healthcare projects in Southeast Kansas. The Mount Carmel … Continue reading →
Kayla Joy was serving as the President of the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce in 2001. She was attending a conference in Wichita in early January hosted by the Kansas Community Leadership Initiative (which eventually became the Kansas Leadership Center). Kayla recalled a particular lunch session at the conference that she remembers fondly: “We were … Continue reading →