In 1904, a New York City court clerk noticed that more young boys were entering the legal system at a younger age. He began pairing these boys with an adult mentor, and the number of boys in the system decreased. A similar system was implemented with girls after that, with both groups combining efforts a … Continue reading →
The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas has awarded over $20,000 to nine local charitable projects as part of its 2025 Elm Acres Foundation At-Risk Youth Grants. The grants, ranging from $1,200 to $4,000 with a median of $2,118, will help communities and organizations throughout Cherokee, Crawford, and Labette counties address at-risk-youth needs. 2025 Grant Recipients … Continue reading →
UPDATE: Applications for the 2025 Knights of Columbus Endowment Fund grants were due May 31, 2025. The original version of this post follows: Since 2022, the Knights of Columbus have hosted an annual grant cycle through the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) to benefit projects supporting various needs in Crawford County. Since its inception, … Continue reading →
Ten nonprofits in Southeast Kansas and 12 local students have been selected to receive support from the Dylan Meier Get Busy Livin’ Foundation (GBL) funds at the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas. Through grants to nonprofits, GBL reimburses up to $500 for projects involving youth volunteerism. GBL’s scholarships support local students whose schoolwork and extracurricular … Continue reading →
Libraries have long played a vital role in our communities. In 1884, a McCune doctor loaned out books from an office shelf until the 1910s. The next record of the McCune Osage Township Library was in the Scout House in 1968. They moved to the current building in 1984. Throughout all that time, the library … Continue reading →