Update: Applications for the GBL youth-volunteerism grants were due March 31 and are no longer being accepted. The original version of this post follows: The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) is accepting applications for Dylan Meier Get Busy Livin’ Foundation grants through March 31, 2023. GBL Foundation grants provide expense reimbursements up to $500 … Continue reading →
The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas announced on Friday that it is providing a $10,000 matching grant to support The Gathering Place, a 90-day emergency cold-weather shelter located at Wesley House in Pittsburg. Wesley House and the Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK), which together are organizing the temporary shelter, are seeking $50,000 in … Continue reading →
The Rita J. Bicknell Women’s Health Fund (WHF) is furthering its support of women’s health initiatives in the Southeast Kansas area by awarding a total of $50,992 in grants in 2022. The Women’s Giving Circle awarded $43,312 to five SEK nonprofit organizations and the Circle of Friends Giving Circle awarded four nonprofit organizations $7,680. All … Continue reading →
On behalf of the contributing members of the Future Fund Giving Circle, the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) is pleased to announce Future Fund Giving Circle funds totaling $18,509 have been awarded to 16 nonprofit organizations in Crawford County. Crawford County county communities will benefit from the impact of these grant awards. The Future … Continue reading →
We end our grant season for 2022 as the Rita J. Bicknell Women’s Health Fund (WHF) Giving Circle grant opportunities come to a close this week. What better time to share some of the benefits to women that have occurred as a result of the WHF? Rita Bicknell’s lasting impact Rita Bicknell had an impact … Continue reading →