A unique year brings a unique celebration. Normally around this time of year we hold our annual Grant Celebration, a one-night event to recognize all the good works being done in Southeast Kansas by non-profit organizations, schools, churches, and government entities that received CFSEK grants during the year. This year, we’ve replaced our normal in-person … Continue reading →
The first half of 2020 has been interesting to say the least. At CFSEK in addition to interesting, it has been busy. Three granting opportunities have recently concluded with the awarding of over $72,500 to 29 non-profit, educational, governmental, or religious organizations. Dylan Meier Get Busy Livin’ Foundation Grants The Dylan Meier Get Busy Livin’ Foundation (GBL) … Continue reading →
The staff and Board of Trustees of the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas were saddened to learn last week of the passing of Rita J. Bicknell, a long-time friend to the Foundation. Today we choose to celebrate her by acknowledging her contributions across our community, to women’s health in southeast Kansas, and to the Community Foundation … Continue reading →
Last updated July 29, 2021 The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) is pleased to announce that the 2020 Rita J. Bicknell Women’s Health Fund grant application is now available through May 15, 2020. The Women’s Health Fund provides grants through its two giving circles for nonprofit projects that further the Fund’s mission of improving … Continue reading →
The CFSEK Summer 2019 Newsletter is now available! What you’ll find in this issue: An introduction to our new Donor Relations and Community Outreach Coordinator, Joshua McCloud. Updates on recent grants from the Dylan Meier Get Busy Livin’ Foundation, Women’s Giving Circle and Circle of Friends, and Elm Acres Foundation. A list of our 2019 … Continue reading →