Giving Circles Archive

2025 Women’s Health Fund Applications Now Open!

Since 2007, the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) has hosted the annual Rita J. Bicknell (RJB) Women’s Health Fund grant cycle, supporting projects dedicated to bettering the lives of women in Southeast Kansas. Since inception, the Women’s Health Fund grant cycle has awarded over $503,000 to projects across Southeast Kansas! The WHF grant cycle … Continue reading →

Women’s Health Fund 2025 Fall Event Registration

The Fall Women’s Health Fund event will be held at the John U. Parolo Center at the Community Health Center (3015 N. Michigan St., Pittsburg, KS 66762) on September 24th, starting at 8:30 a.m. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided by CHC. Our guest speaker for the event will be Ms. Krista Postai, who … Continue reading →

Rita J. Bicknell Women’s Health Fund giving circles grant $59,205 to women’s health in 2024

Women’s healthcare in Southeast Kansas will receive a boost thanks to the Rita J. Bicknell Women’s Health Fund at the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK). The Women’s Health Fund (WHF) is granting $59,205 to 13 nonprofit organizations across the region. The Women’s Health Fund and the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas congratulate the following … Continue reading →

Future Fund Giving Circle awards $17,873 to Crawford County nonprofits

Thanks to the generosity of the Future Fund Giving Circle at the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK), 16 Crawford County nonprofits will be able to provide more programming and services to Crawford County residents using grants totaling $17,873. “The Future Fund is a testament to the strength of our community joining together to make … Continue reading →