The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas was pleased to announce Ms. Kit Parks is its new Executive Director on May 14, 2015. Ms. Parks was unanimously approved by the full Board of Trustees, and comes to the foundation with 30+ years of nonprofit experience. She was recently with Elm Acres Youth Services, a program of … Continue reading →
Last updated August 2, 2021 Friends, it is with much sorrow to report we lost our friend and Executive Director, Cathy White, on March 26, 2015. Cathy lived a full, rich and wonderful life and will be missed much. The family designated memorials could be sent to St. Mary’s Church (3035 S. Central City Road, … Continue reading →
Why do you volunteer? For most of us it is just part of our DNA to give our time and talent to bring about good works where we live. It is what we believe we should do for others plus, while we are helping others we are doing something to make ourselves feel better, too. … Continue reading →
A version of this post was originally published in our June 2005 newsletter. On May 13, a “Cocktails and Conversation” themed evening marked the launch of an exciting new program at the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas called the Future Fund. The Future Fund is a group of community leaders that are pooling their resources … Continue reading →
A version of this post was originally published in our 2001 annual report. The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) was established in February 2001 (under the name Pittsburg Area Community Foundation) as a result of a generous opportunity from the Kansas Health Foundation (KHF). The KHF’s goal is to create healthier communities in which … Continue reading →