When you go to bed every night, you probably don’t think much of it, it’s just something you do. But how many children in our region don’t have that luxury? Some sleep in beds, sure, but there are some who share beds with parents or siblings, or sleep on a couch, and sadly, some who … Continue reading →
Seven youth programs in Southeast Kansas will receive up to $500 each in support of volunteer activities, thanks to grants from the Dylan Meier Get Busy Livin’ Foundation (GBL) Youth Volunteerism grant cycle at the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK). These projects keep Dylan’s spirit of adventure, fitness, curiosity, generosity, and a daily zest … Continue reading →
On May 1, the Knights of Columbus Endowment Fund opens grant applications for its third year, supporting Crawford County housing and community services.
Note: This is an excerpt from Lyn Schultze’s feature story about the Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas‘ Inspire Health Foundation written for the April 2024 issue of Circle Conversations, the newsletter of the Rita J. Bicknell Women’s Health Fund. Thank you, Lyn, for helping us all learn more about this inspiring new resource! In March, forty-three young women … Continue reading →
This morning, we published our latest Annual Report, which covers both 2022 and 2023. Below is the introductory letter by CFSEK Board President Jeff Elliott and Executive Director Devin Gorman. You can read the full report on our Annual Reports page. Dear Friends, In 2023, the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) welcomed many changes. … Continue reading →