Leave a Legacy

 Plan a Gift for the Future and Leave a Lasting Legacy   Many have a desire to give back, to preserve the kind of life they have had and the things they have enjoyed. With a little planning, you can create a lasting legacy that will impact your community and future generations. A planned gift … Continue reading →

Match Day 2016 A Success

Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas raises $71,883 on Match Day in support of 20 local organizations On November 29th, the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas hosted its first ever Match Day. The purpose of the event was to celebrate giving back to the community on “Giving Tuesday,” the day proclaimed for giving. The results were … Continue reading →

Match Day 2016 Announcement

Start Spreading the News! Good news! The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas is having its first ever Match Day! On Tuesday, November 29, 2016, a one-day event celebrating charitable giving on National Giving Tuesday, the Community Foundation will provide $20,000 to match gifts made to agency and organization CFSEK endowed funds. The match will be … Continue reading →

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 →