Over $57,000 Awarded in Scholarships for 2019/2020

Last updated August 2, 2021 The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas had the privilege to assist in granting scholarships totaling over $57,000 to 46 students for the 2019-2020 school year. The scholarships administered by the Community Foundation are funded by donors who believe in the youth of our area and support their pursuit of higher education. A scholarship … Continue reading →

GBL Foundation Keeps on Giving

In addition to local grants, the GBL Foundation also supports area high school students by awarding scholarships. This 9th year of the GBL Foundation, 9 scholarships were awarded to the following students: Amanda Becker, SEHS – Pittsburg State University Tejay Cleland, NEHS– Newman University Kreed Curran, GHS – Kansas State University Caroline McKnight, FHS– Abilene … Continue reading →

Youth Volunteerism Supported by GBL

Relish  each  moment  of  life.  Get  Busy  Livin’. The Dylan Meier  Get  Busy  Livin’  Foundation  (GBL)  was  established  in  2011  to  provide support  for  individuals  and  groups  that  embody  the  values  that  Dylan  pursued: adventure,  fitness,  curiosity,  generosity  and  a  daily  zest  for  life  experiences .The  GBL Foundation  is  determined  to  break  down  the  boundaries  that  keep  people  … Continue reading →

Happy Birthday to Us!

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Happy 18th Birthday, CFSEK! Our community is fortunate to have had people who cared enough to create a local public charity in 2001, with a mission to “build a better quality of life for all in our community!”  The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas is honored to be a part of this community and the … Continue reading →

The Mission to Finding Peace by Cathy Farmer

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 →