CFSEK Announces New Executive Director

The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas was pleased to announce Ms. Kit Parks is its new Executive Director on May 14, 2015. Ms. Parks was unanimously approved by the full Board of Trustees, and comes to the foundation with 30+ years of nonprofit experience. She was recently with Elm Acres Youth Services, a program of … Continue reading →

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 →