In 2001, the Kansas Health Foundation offered a $300,000 match if the Pittsburg community could raise $300,000 to establish the Pittsburg Area Community Foundation. A caring group of citizens rallied together to raise the funds, and on February 28, 2001, they established the Pittsburg Area Community Foundation. A few years later, the board of the … Continue reading →
The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) and Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) hosted a workshop designed for grant writers of all skill levels, from beginners to experts. Beginners learned important steps throughout the grant-writing process, from initial research to collecting data, all the way to filling out a finished-project evaluation. Experienced grant … Continue reading →
On April 14, 1903, the Mount Carmel Hospital in Pittsburg opened its doors. For over 100 years, the hospital was a cornerstone of healthcare in the Southeast Kansas community. The name, Mount Carmel, means much to the community. The Mount Carmel Foundation (MCF) was formed in 1983 to ensure everyone in Southeast Kansas had access … Continue reading →
UPDATE: Scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 school year were due March 31, 2025. The original version of this post follows: Students from throughout Southeast Kansas will receive support for their education thanks to the 2025 scholarship cycle at the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) and its affiliates in Columbus, Fort Scott, and Girard. Scholarship … Continue reading →
UPDATE: We’ve run out of room for our in-person seminar! But don’t worry: you can still register for the Zoom webinar. The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) and Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) are hosting Foundations of Grant Writing: Making Every Proposal Count at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. The … Continue reading →