A Memorial Tribute to Our Friend Rita J. Bicknell

The staff and Board of Trustees of the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas were saddened to learn last week of the passing of Rita J. Bicknell, a long-time friend to the Foundation. Today we choose to celebrate her by acknowledging her contributions across our community, to women’s health in southeast Kansas, and to the Community Foundation … Continue reading →

2020 Elm Acres Foundation Grant Applications Now Available [Update: Closed]

Last updated July 29, 2021 The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) is pleased to announce that the 2020 Elm Acres Foundation At-Risk Youth grant application is now available through May 11, 2020. The Elm Acres Foundation provides grants for nonprofit programs and services for at-risk youth. This year’s grant application can be found on … Continue reading →

Rita J. Bicknell Women’s Health Fund 2020 Grant Applications Are Now Available [Update: Closed]

Last updated July 29, 2021 The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) is pleased to announce that the 2020 Rita J. Bicknell Women’s Health Fund grant application is now available through May 15, 2020. The Women’s Health Fund provides grants through its two giving circles for nonprofit projects that further the Fund’s mission of improving … Continue reading →

Disaster Relief Fund: COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic is having an impact on our health, the businesses we rely upon, the strength of the global economy, and the way we live our daily lives. As we all continue to navigate through these challenging times, we want you to know that the Community Foundation is here to help as we all … Continue reading →

CFSEK Office Temporarily Closed [UPDATE: We’re Open Again!]

Last updated June 4, 2020. As a precautionary measure, effective Thursday, March 26th, 2020, the Community Foundation office will be closed until further notice. To do our part in social distancing and flattening the curve of the COVID-19 virus, staff are working remotely from home or having limited, staggered hours in the office. Although the … Continue reading →