Women's Giving Circle Archive

The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas Announces 2017 Rita J. Bicknell Women’s Health Fund grant recipients

In 2007, the establishment of the Rita J. Bicknell Women’s Giving Circle was the philanthropic beginning for women helping women in Southeast Kansas.  “To improve the health and well being of women by supporting education, increasing awareness, and sharing quality of life opportunities to benefit all women” is the mission of the Rita J. Bicknell … Continue reading →

Women’s Health Fund Grant Recipients Announced

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 →

It’s time to be thinking about projects!

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 →

Women’s Health Fund Grant Recipients Announced

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 →