CFSEK and region loses Cathy White.

Last updated August 2, 2021 Friends, it is with much sorrow to report we lost our friend and Executive Director, Cathy White, on March 26, 2015. Cathy lived a full, rich and wonderful life and will be missed much. The family designated memorials could be sent to St. Mary’s Church (3035 S. Central City Road, … Continue reading →

Let us help with your charitable giving needs!

The staff at the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas is available to help with any charitable giving needs, including accepting last-minute donations to funds, sending grant checks to nonprofits and setting up new charitable giving accounts, also known as donor-advised funds. These accounts are easy to establish and offer more flexibility, confidentiality and tax benefits than private … Continue reading →

Future Fund Giving Circle Grant Recipients Announced

The Future Fund is a giving circle made up of people who want to do great things for the community. By pooling resources together, the giving circle structure enables individuals to achieve a greater impact with their charitable giving than they could separately. We are pleased to announce that the following organizations received Future Fund … Continue reading →

Sunflower Suffrage Ride

Last updated August 2, 2021 Saturday, October 4, 2014 Check in starts at 8:30 AM. Ride starts at 9:30 AM. Start/finish at Lincoln Park on 9th Street, Pittsburg, KS. 15.5-mile ride, everyone welcome, helmets required. $15 entry fee includes a T-shirt. September 22 registration required to guarantee a T-shirt. Sponsored by SEK-NOW. For more information … Continue reading →

The Community Foundation scholarships are enabling 15 students a start of their college careers.

The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas scholarship funds were awarded to 15 students for the 2014/2015 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 fund established with the Community Foundation is another way … Continue reading →