UPDATE: Applications for the 2024 Elm Acres Foundation grant cycle were due April 30 and are no longer being accepted. The original version of this post follows: The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) proudly announces that applications for the 2024 Elm Acres Foundation Grant Cycle are now open. Applications are available at SoutheastKansas.org/Grant-App. The application … 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 →
With the CFSEK scholarship season upon us, we wanted to highlight the success of a former scholarship recipient emphasizing the benefits of the CFSEK Scholarship Program. Mean Girls: The Musical made its screen debut in January. Local Pittsburg triple threat performing artist Will Jewett made his big screen debut as a dancer in the recently … Continue reading →
UPDATE: This match challenge has ended. Thanks to the generosity of Equity Bank, an anonymous CFSEK donor-advised fund, and community members, we raised a total of $2,800 and were able to award each of our recipients $350! Thank you for your generosity! The original version of this post follows: This morning (Thursday, February 15, 2024), we … Continue reading →
UPDATE: Applications for the Program Coordinator position are no longer being accepted. The original version of this post follows: Are you interested in joining the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas as an integral part of our team and our work in Southeast Kansas? We are now accepting applications for a full-time Program Coordinator. You can read … Continue reading →