Have you ever seen a space that just wasn’t put to full use? You don’t even have to have a plan for it; you just know that it isn’t being used to its full potential? Well, Park Elementary Special Education (SPED) teacher Rylee Crain saw an empty office space in her classroom and had an … Continue reading →
UPDATE: Applications for the 2025 General Funds grants were due June 30, 2025. The original version of this post follows: The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas announced today that applications for its General Funds grant cycle are being accepted during June. Applications are available at SoutheastKansas.org/Grant-App, and more information about the fund and lists of … Continue reading →
The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) is excited to announce its 2025 scholarship recipients. In 2025, a total of $265,738 was awarded to 103 Southeast Kansas students pursuing higher education. A full description of each scholarship is available on our Scholarships page. Ad Astra Endowed Scholarship Albright Family Scholarship – Healthcare Related Field of … Continue reading →
In 1904, a New York City court clerk noticed that more young boys were entering the legal system at a younger age. He began pairing these boys with an adult mentor, and the number of boys in the system decreased. A similar system was implemented with girls after that, with both groups combining efforts a … Continue reading →
The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas has awarded over $20,000 to nine local charitable projects as part of its 2025 Elm Acres Foundation At-Risk Youth Grants. The grants, ranging from $1,200 to $4,000 with a median of $2,118, will help communities and organizations throughout Cherokee, Crawford, and Labette counties address at-risk-youth needs. 2025 Grant Recipients … Continue reading →