Elm Acres Foundation Archive

Grants Provided to Projects Targeting At-Risk Youth in Southeast Kansas

The Elm Acres Foundation recently announced grant awards to 12 Southeast Kansas organizations for at-risk youth projects totaling $23,413. The purpose of the Elm Acres Foundation, Inc. is to provide “support for at-risk youth in the Southeast Kansas community (Crawford, Cherokee, and Labette counties), including supporting any entities that provide services for at-risk youth.” This … Continue reading →

Elm Acres Foundation Grant Application Now Available! [Update: Closed]

Update: Applications for the Elm Acres Foundation at-risk youth grants were due April 30 and are no longer being accepted. The original version of this post follows: The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) is proud to announce that Elm Acres Foundation grants are now available for organizations working with at-risk youth in Cherokee, Crawford, … Continue reading →

Grantee Spotlight: SEK Interlocal #637’s Bike for Success Program

Did you know SEK Interlocal #637 provides a specialized instructional program to students from across the 13 school districts it serves? Located at USD 250 Pittsburg Community Middle School (PCMS), this specialized program provides instruction to a small number of students with significant disabilities requiring a high student/staff ratio utilizing individualized, developmentally appropriate, non-traditional instruction. … Continue reading →

Read The Fall 2021 CFSEK Newsletter

CFSEK 20th Anniversary Grant Recipients

The fall 2021 Charitable Connection newsletter is finally here! Here’s what’s included in this edition: A welcome letter from our new executive director, Devin Gorman. A report from our 2021 Estate Planning Forum. Our 2021 scholarship and grant recipients. What’s coming up at the Community Foundation. Check it out by clicking the button below! Get … Continue reading →