To learn more about the founding of the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK), you have to hear from the people who were involved in and around the founding. Lynda Wilkinson is one such person. Lynda, previously President of the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce, was among a small group of community leaders contacted by … 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 →
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 →
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 →
The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) is preparing to celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2026, a milestone that begins today with the unveiling of a new logo! Working with LimeLight Marketing in Pittsburg, CFSEK developed the new logo to reflect the impact the foundation has made in Southeast Kansas over the last 25 years, and the growth it envisions for the next 25 years and beyond. … Continue reading →