In 2007, a group of compassionate women came together to pool their time and resources to make an immediate impact on women’s health in Southeast Kansas. As a result, these community volunteers and philanthropists formed the Rita J. Bicknell Women’s Health Fund Women’s Giving Circle. This year, the Women’s Health Fund grew with the addition … Continue reading →
The church where you worship. The schools your children attend. The park where your grandchildren love to play. A local charity you care deeply about. The music and art that means so much. How can you ensure that the things that make your community unique continue long after you’re gone? We know that the impact … Continue reading →
During the week of November 12-18, 2013, the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas will join more than 750 community foundations across America for the 14th Annual Community Foundation Week to tell the stories of lives changed, jobs created, and communities transformed through philanthropy’s partnership with private and public community leaders and organizations. During the week … Continue reading →
This post was originally published in our February 2010 newsletter. The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) received a gift of $552,419.52 on Friday, November 13th, from the Rosalie D. Manley Trust. It marks the largest estate gift left to CFSEK to date! Manley, of Pittsburg, named CFSEK as the remainder beneficiary of her estate … Continue reading →
A version of this post was originally published in our June 2005 newsletter. On May 13, a “Cocktails and Conversation” themed evening marked the launch of an exciting new program at the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas called the Future Fund. The Future Fund is a group of community leaders that are pooling their resources … Continue reading →