Future Fund Awards Grants to 2016 Recipients

CLASS – Eco Shred Document Destruction Services Crawford County Fair Association – Angels Among Us Building Upgrades Family Resource Center – Playground Riding Path Mount Carmel Foundation – F.A.S.T. – Community Stroke Education The Salvation Army – Christmas Stocking Stuffers Special Olympics Kansas – Winter Sports Program Women Helping Women: A Fairy Godmother’s Fund – … Continue reading →

Westar Makes Donation to City Hike/Bike Trail

Kit Parks holding a check from Westar beside Jamie Clarkson and Kari West.

The Westar Foundation made a donation to Jamie Clarkson, City of Pittsburg Finance Director, as part of Westar’s contribution to the Rouse Street Hike and Bike Trail in Pittsburg. Jamie was presented the check by Kari West, Business Manager for Westar Energy. Accepting the check on behalf of the Trail project is Kit Parks, Community … Continue reading →

2016 Community Foundation Grants

Basic Human Needs Bourbon County Inter-Agency Coalition, Inc. assists families with rent & utilities to stay in their homes. Bourbon County Senior Citizen’s, Inc. will be subsidizing the cost of transportation for low income individuals. Catholic Charities, Inc. will provide one-time financial assistance to families with children at risk of eviction or cut-off of essential home utilities that … Continue reading →

The GBL Foundation is pleased to announce the inaugural recipients of the GBL Youth Volunteerism grants for 2016

With the establishment of a grant opportunity to provide matching funds to be used for the purpose of any and all activities relating to Youth Volunteerism, the GBL Foundation is pleased to announce the inaugural recipients of the GBL Youth Volunteerism grants for 2016: Altamont First Baptist Church Shekinah Youth Mission Trip Galesburg Christian Church … Continue reading →