In 2001, the Kansas Health Foundation offered a $300,000 match if the Pittsburg community could raise $300,000 to establish the Pittsburg Area Community Foundation. A caring group of citizens rallied together to raise the funds, and on February 28, 2001, they established the Pittsburg Area Community Foundation. A few years later, the board of the … Continue reading →
Note: CFSEK’s long-time Program Coordinator Sherri Stephens is retiring at the end of July! Sherri graciously wrote the article below as a reflection on her nine years with the Foundation. Thank you, Sherri, for everything you’ve done for SEK communities over the last decade! My first interview for the CFSEK Program Coordinator position was a snowy, … Continue reading →
In light of the recent announcement that Via Christi Hospital Pittsburg will be merging with Mercy Hospital, the Mount Carmel Foundation (Foundation) has taken a significant step to ensure the continued support of healthcare services in Pittsburg and the Southeast Kansas region. After multiple meetings with community stakeholders and a thorough evaluation of all options, … Continue reading →
This morning, we published our latest Annual Report, which covers both 2022 and 2023. Below is the introductory letter by CFSEK Board President Jeff Elliott and Executive Director Devin Gorman. You can read the full report on our Annual Reports page. Dear Friends, In 2023, the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) welcomed many changes. … Continue reading →
The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) is excited to announce the hiring of Kara Mishmash as its new Program Coordinator, effective March 25, 2024. Kara joins CFSEK and its affiliates, the Columbus Area Community Foundation, Fort Scott Area Community Foundation, and Girard Area Community Foundation, with a diverse skill set. She will be leading … Continue reading →