The future of agriculture is no longer confined to local borders; it is a global industry that requires world-class expertise. For students like Brayton Brueggen, the path to mastering the ancient craft of milling now leads from the heart of the Midwest to the cutting-edge laboratories of Europe. Brayton, a Louisburg native and junior at … Continue reading →
Since 2011, the Dylan Meier Get Busy Livin’ Foundation (GBL) has sought to uplift young people who embody the spirit Dylan brought to his everyday life: adventure, fitness, curiosity, generosity, and a daily zest for life experiences. In 2016, the GBL Foundation established a grant fund through the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) that … Continue reading →
The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) is excited to continue our series of articles highlighting the great work done by some of our grantees in Southeast Kansas communities. Our next grantee to highlight is the Inspire Health Foundation, a recipient of the inaugural 2025 Mount Carmel Foundation Legacy grants for their Pre-K to Professional, Inspiring Health project. To combat the declining number of area healthcare professionals in Southeast Kansas, one organization is working to encourage area youth to … Continue reading →
The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) and its affiliates in Columbus, Fort Scott, and Girard are excited to announce the opening of the 2026 Scholarship Cycle, effective Jan. 15th through March 31st. In 2025, over $265,00 was awarded to 101 Southeast Kansas students pursuing higher education. Scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors … Continue reading →
The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) is preparing to celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2026, a milestone that begins today with the unveiling of a new logo! Working with LimeLight Marketing in Pittsburg, CFSEK developed the new logo to reflect the impact the foundation has made in Southeast Kansas over the last 25 years, and the growth it envisions for the next 25 years and beyond. … Continue reading →