In 2007, a group of compassionate women came together to pool their time and resources to make an immediate impact on women’s health in Southeast Kansas. As a result, these community volunteers and philanthropists formed the Rita J. Bicknell Women’s Health Fund Women’s Giving Circle. Last year, the Women’s Health Fund grew with the addition … Continue reading →
Last updated July 29, 2021 Would you like help with those ever-present questions when preparing a grant application? Make plans to attend an afternoon with two of the area’s experts on writing grants. The Community Foundation invites you to “A Conversation with Krista Postai and Monica Murnan.” Join us at the Pittsburg Public Library April … Continue reading →
It is time to be thinking about projects that could qualify for Foundation grants. Applications for Rita J Bicknell Women’s Fund Giving Circle grants will be available on the website April 1—no foolin’! In the meantime mark your calendar to attend the following meetings: MARCH 31, 11:30-2:00 Grant Writing 101 facilitated by Becky Gray and … Continue reading →
In 2007, a group of compassionate women came together to pool their time and resources to make an immediate impact on women’s health in Southeast Kansas. As a result, these community volunteers and philanthropists formed the Rita J. Bicknell Women’s Health Fund Women’s Giving Circle. This year, the Women’s Health Fund grew with the addition … Continue reading →
A version of this post was originally published in our June 2005 newsletter. On May 13, a “Cocktails and Conversation” themed evening marked the launch of an exciting new program at the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas called the Future Fund. The Future Fund is a group of community leaders that are pooling their resources … Continue reading →