Last updated July 29, 2021 For 2016, the Dylan Meier Get Busy Livin’ Foundation (GBL) is proud to announce a new program sponsoring youth-volunteerism activities. The desire to serve others has always been ingrained in the GBL philosophy. Unbeknownst to Dylan he began volunteering early in his life through sports and various activities, first as … Continue reading →
The Future Fund is a giving circle made up of people who want to do great things for the community. By pooling resources together, the giving circle structure enables individuals to achieve a greater impact with their charitable giving than they could separately. We are pleased to announce that the following organizations received Future Fund … Continue reading →
Basic Human Needs Bourbon County Inter-agency Coalition, Inc.: “Network for Families” providing rent and utility assistance for families helping to keep families intact and housed. CLASS LTD: “Emergency Human Needs Assistance” for individuals with intellectual or other developmental disabilities .The organization helps fill the gaps for clients in fulfilling their basic shelter, food or clothing … Continue reading →
In 2007, a group of compassionate women came together to pool their time and resources to make an immediate impact on women’s health in Southeast Kansas. As a result, these community volunteers and philanthropists formed the Rita J. Bicknell Women’s Health Fund Women’s Giving Circle. Last year, the Women’s Health Fund grew with the addition … Continue reading →
It is time to be thinking about projects that could qualify for Foundation grants. Applications for Rita J Bicknell Women’s Fund Giving Circle grants will be available on the website April 1—no foolin’! In the meantime mark your calendar to attend the following meetings: MARCH 31, 11:30-2:00 Grant Writing 101 facilitated by Becky Gray and … Continue reading →