CFSEK Celebrates 25th Anniversary

The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas is celebrating its 25th anniversary throughout 2026. This release is the first part of CFSEK’s new story series honoring the 25-year history of the organization, while also looking ahead to the next 25 years of positive impact in Southeast Kansas. Wednesday, February 28th, 2001, was a day of philanthropic … Continue reading →

VIDEO: Foundations of Grant Writing Workshop 2026

The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) and Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) hosted a workshop designed for grant writers of all skill levels, from beginners to experts. Beginners learned important steps throughout the grant-writing process, from initial research to collecting data, all the way to filling out a finished-project evaluation. Experienced grant … Continue reading →

Grantee Story Series: Inspire Health Foundation

The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) is excited to continue our series of articles highlighting the great work done by some of our grantees in Southeast Kansas communities. Our next grantee to highlight is the Inspire Health Foundation, a recipient of the inaugural 2025 Mount Carmel Foundation Legacy grants for their Pre-K to Professional, Inspiring Health project.  To combat the declining number of area healthcare professionals in Southeast Kansas, one organization is working to encourage area youth to … Continue reading →

CFSEK Launches Annual Mt. Carmel Foundation Legacy Grant Cycle

The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) is excited to announce the opening of the 2026 Mount Carmel Foundation Grant Cycle, with an application period from February 1-28, 2026. On April 14, 1903, the Mount Carmel Hospital in Pittsburg opened its doors. For over 100 years, the hospital was a cornerstone of healthcare in the … Continue reading →

CFSEK Is Hiring an Accounting Manager!

The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) seeks a detail-oriented accounting professional to serve as the organization’s primary financial lead. This role is ideal for someone who values mission-driven work, long-term stability, and the responsibility of ensuring community funds are managed with accuracy and integrity. You can read the job description below or view the posting … Continue reading →