The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas is celebrating its 25th anniversary throughout 2026. This release is the first part of CFSEK’s new story series honoring the 25-year history of the organization, while also looking ahead to the next 25 years of positive impact in Southeast Kansas. Wednesday, February 28th, 2001, was a day of philanthropic … Continue reading →
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 →
A version of this post was originally published in our 2002 annual report. Grants were the highlight of Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) activities for 2002. Because CFSEK exceeded the Kansas Health Foundation’s (KHF) challenge to raise $300,000, KHF gave CFSEK $10,000 to give away in grants that would enhance the health and welfare … Continue reading →
A version of this post was originally published in our 2001 annual report. The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) was established in February 2001 (under the name Pittsburg Area Community Foundation) as a result of a generous opportunity from the Kansas Health Foundation (KHF). The KHF’s goal is to create healthier communities in which … Continue reading →