The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) has officially launched the 2025 Dylan Meier Get Busy Livin’ Foundation (GBL) grant cycle, continuing a successful and multifaceted community partnership that has supported youth volunteerism throughout the region since 2016. Since 2011, GBL has sought to uplift young people that embody the spirit Dylan brought to his … Continue reading →
The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) and Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) hosted a workshop designed for grant writers of all skill levels, from beginners to experts. Beginners learned important steps throughout the grant-writing process, from initial research to collecting data, all the way to filling out a finished-project evaluation. Experienced grant … Continue reading →
On April 14, 1903, the Mount Carmel Hospital in Pittsburg opened its doors. For over 100 years, the hospital was a cornerstone of healthcare in the Southeast Kansas community. The name, Mount Carmel, means much to the community. The Mount Carmel Foundation (MCF) was formed in 1983 to ensure everyone in Southeast Kansas had access … Continue reading →
UPDATE: We’ve run out of room for our in-person seminar! But don’t worry: you can still register for the Zoom webinar. The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) and Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) are hosting Foundations of Grant Writing: Making Every Proposal Count at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. The … Continue reading →
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 →