Cathy shared her story of participating in the Our Lady of Lourdes Youth Mission Trip, which received funding through CFSEK from the Get Busy Livin’ Foundation, at our grant celelbration in November. We hope you enjoy reading what she shared as much as we did hearing it that evening. When Janice first mentioned this event to … Continue reading →
Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas Raises $175,017 on Giving Tuesday On November 27th, the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas hosted its third Match Day on National Giving Tuesday. The purpose of the event was to celebrate giving back to the community on “Giving Tuesday,” the day proclaimed for giving and philanthropy. The results were even greater … Continue reading →
Good News! The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas is having Match Day 2018! On Tuesday, November 27, a one-day event celebrating charitable giving on National Giving Tuesday, the Community Foundation will provide $30,000 to match gifts made to organizations with CFSEK endowed funds. The match will be pro-rated on a percentage basis, not to exceed … Continue reading →
2018 Future Fund Grant Recipients Communities in Schools of Mid-America, Inc.: “Holiday Meal Event” for at-risk students and their families to enjoy an evening of food and family engagement with resource referrals for the holidays provided. Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas: “Good Night” is to purchase CPAP machine supplies of masks, filters, and tubing. … Continue reading →
2018 GBL Youth Volunteerism Grant Recipients Cherry Street Youth Center: Warehouse Service Project at Heritage Health Care Nursing Home to purchase materials and make lap blankets for the nursing home residents. Crawford County 4-H Junior Leaders: Community Revitalization project will provide community clean up and plant flowers at the county courthouse. Galesburg Christian Church High … Continue reading →