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CKCF Kids FUNd Awards 11 Charities

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Pictured L to R: Angie Tatro (CKCF), Jessie Kaye (Prairie View), Brenda Sooter (CKCF)

Central Kansas Community Foundation (CKCF) is pleased to announce the 2018 Central Kansas Community Foundation Kids FUNd grantees which are funded from proceeds from the L. Marie Haun Charitable Fund for Children.

Since 2005 the Kids FUNd has been supporting local projects and programs serving kids. Originally this fund was supported by the Sand Creek Station Pro/Am Golf Tournament. After 2012 the Pro/Am completed their support of the fund and the Haun Charitable Fund was started as a means of continuing the provision of making grants to kid serving charities. The L. Marie Haun Charitable Fund for Children has awarded over $227,000 since 2013 to organizations who have interest in children’s behavioral research, child welfare, teaching parent skills, and/or strengthening families.

This year $30,500 was given to 11 organizations that are providing programs and projects that are supporting area children and families. Here is the list of the organizations who received funding this year and are doing amazing work within our local communities:

  • Kansas Children’s Service League- “Period of PURPLE Crying Shaken Baby/Abusive Head”
  • Harvey County DV/SA Task Force, Inc.- “Building Better Lives for Children and Youth”
  • Prairie View, Inc. – “Mental Health Awareness, Intervention & Prevention Presentations & Consultation”
  • Sunlight Children’s Advocacy and Rights Foundation – “Sunshine Children’s Home”
  • Rainbows United, Inc. – “Strengthening Parenting of Children with Special Needs
  • Mirror Inc. – Youth as Resources”
  • Offender Victim Ministries – “Caring Dads Curriculum Development”
  • Special Families – “Lending Library Parenting Project”
  • Wichita Fellowship Club, Inc. – “101 Club Fundays for Kids”
  • Partners In Education Foundation, Inc. – “Please Pay Attention”
  • Communities in Schools – “CIS of Mid-America Program at El Dorado Middle School”

“I know that Marie would be very satisfied with the selection of the projects that are supported this year for area children,” stated Wynona Haun, Newton, sister in law to the late L. Marie Haun.  Wynona has served on the grants review committee the past 5 years and enjoys reviewing the applications each year.  “This year there was a total of 34 applications asking for  $133,000.00 in support.  There is so much need in our local communities for our children, it is hard to determine what projects/programs to support because they are all worthy causes to support.”

Central Kansas Community Foundation hosted an award ceremony on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at  Norm’s Coffee Bar, Newton.

CKCF Mission Moment

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CKCF Mission Moment with Executive Director Angie Tatro

Providing options for charitable giving. We offer a Giving Card. Much like retail gift cards, Giving Cards are given to celebrate birthdays, holidays, a job well done, or other special occasions. Giving Cards can be redeemed to benefit any 501(c)(3) public charity in the United States (including schools, churches and synagogues). A gift that makes a gift! The purchase of a Giving Card is tax deductible. For more information about giving cards or to purchase a giving card, please click the following link.

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CKCF Open House a Success!

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CKCF recently hosted our friends, donors and charitable organizations at the 2018 Dessert First Open House. We featured Community BetterMINT ice cream from the Salted Creamery in Newton, showcased our affiliate accomplishments and honored the legacy of Frank and Geneva Spangler by giving a grant award to the Carriage Factory Art Gallery from their fund.

We have featured the event photos on our Facebook page – visit us at @CentralKansasCF!!

Valley Center CF Raises $500,000 for Library

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In The News

CLICK HERE to read the article that appeared in the Ark Valley: The News publication.

 

The Valley Center Community Foundation (VCCF) and affiliate of Central Kansas Community Foundation (CKCF) could not be more proud than to be a part of the community dream for building a new community center that includes an updated Library.

The VCCF established a Fund for the Friends of the Valley Center Library to hold contributions for this project, beginning in 2014. “The opportunity to hold funds for a cooperative community project like this is a wonderful example of how larger projects can be achieved when a public, private partnership is established”, said Angie Tatro, CKCF Executive Director.

Today VCCF is publicly presenting the Friends of the Valley Center Library with a distribution of over $500,000 for this project. The Foundation was a great partner in this project as their array of giving services for donors wishing to invest in this project allowed not only cash gifts but also gifts of stock and IRA rollovers. Donors that might not have given, gave in a variety of ways. The foundation gives tremendous credit to the generosity of the Valley Center community. Gifts small and large made this project happen.

Janice Sharp, Director, of the Valley Center Library went on to share, “Our association with the Foundation enabled the Friends to concentrate on fundraising rather than on the placement of our funds for maximum growth.  Our Friends also benefited from a grant awarded from Menocause: Ignite Valley Center.” The future looks bright as the library is “The Place to Discover, Connect and Escape,”

The Community Center and Library are great examples of building stronger communities. Yet there is always more to do for our community. The Foundation is poised to assist not only with special projects like the library but also provides service in setting up and managing Donor Advised Funds, Scholarship Funds, Agency Funds and others charitable vehicles that benefit your community. Local Board Members include Spike Anderson, Chair; Tom Bartel; Mike Bonner; Howard Botts; Jerry Hawkins, Jodi Kirkland, Mike Porter; Trisha Schmidt; Katrina Rubenich, Secretary; and Anita Tideman.

If you want to get involved or inquire about ways to give or receive, contact Angie Tatro at 316-283-5474 or for general information about the new Library, contact Janice Sharp, Director, at 316-755-7350.

CKCF Leader Series: Rod Kreie

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ROD KREIE

CKCF FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR

ABOUT ROD
Rod Kreie was born and raised in Ulysses, Kansas.  After graduating from Ulysses High School, he attended Southwestern College in Winfield, Ks. Rod and his wife Dana have three girls (Rebecca, Melanie, and Bethany) and 5 grandchildren. Their kids live in New York City, Seattle and Alamogordo, NM.  When not working or volunteering, he loves golf, sports and mowing his big yard.

CARRER
Rod is the managing member of Great Plains Biosciences Group. He also is an advisor and on boards of several other entities that he is involved with.

ROD IS PASSIONATE ABOUT CKCF!
Rod seldom says no to helping his community and said yes when asked to serve on the CKCF board. His passion for CKCF is motivated by seeing groups prosper, using the concept that by pooling resources, a bunch of little contributions can add up and make a big dent in things a community can invest in to take care of it’s needs.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Rod is deeply involved in Rotary and sells lots of peaches that help every 3rd grader in Harvey County get a dictionary, often the first book they have ever owned. He was recently appointed  to the Newton City Commission, has served as president of the Chamber, chairs the Greater Newton Community Foundation, on the inaugural committee for the Sand Creek Festival and is actively involved in Rotary Youth Exchange.

FUN FACT ABOUT ROD
I’ve been involved in Rotary Youth Exchange since 1987 and know kids (grown into adults) all over the world. For my last birthday, because of social media, I received birthday wishes from over 40 countries.

Don’t Miss Our Signature Event!

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Everyone is invited to join us for our annual appreciation event – the 2018 CKCF “Dessert First” Open House! We will feature Community Better’mint’ ice cream from the Salted Creamery, showcase the very good works of our affiliate organizations and honor the Frank and Geneva Spangler Charity Award recipient.

RSVP TODAY!

CKCF Mission Moment

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Mission Moment from Angie Tatro, Executive Director

The Central Kansas Community Foundation (CKCF)  acts as a steward, protecting your charitable dollars and watching out for your interests during your lifetime and even after you’re gone. We are committed to knowing what matters to you by finding ways to make a charitable impact that makes a difference.

Donor Feature: Daniel J. Taylor Family

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Central Kansas Community Foundation donors do make a big difference. We would like to show you how they impact the communities in which they live or have lived.

Daniel J. Taylor Charitable Foundation

The Daniel J Taylor Charitable Foundation was passionate about serving at-risk youth and partially funded the Sunshine Children’s Home. The Home has served more than 1,700 victims of child abuse, ages 0-18, since its opening in 2014.

The Taylor Foundation established the fund with CKCF, Taylor Family Children’s Home Endowment Fund, to give the grant of $25,000 to the Children’s Home. In addition, their fund provides ongoing support through annual giving.

LIKE our Facebook page and learn more about what our donors are doing through our new series!

Leaders of CKCF: Carrie Herman

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CARRIE HERMAN

CKCF BOARD CHAIR

ABOUT CARRIE
Carrie Herman is a graduate from Halstead High School and obtained her Bachelor in Business Administration from Pittsburg State University.  When not working or serving the community, Carrie and her husband Clint enjoy watching their two sons (Cole 15, Connor 10) in multiple sporting activities and also spending time at the lake.

CARRER
Carrie has been the Executive Director at the Kansas Learning Center for Health in Halstead since July 2016.  Prior to that she spent almost nine years at Asbury Park where she was most recently the Vice President of Operations.

CARRIE IS PASSIONATE ABOUT CKCF!
A previous Board Member introduced Carrie to CKCF and invited her to become a part of a wonderful, growing foundation.  Her passion is to see the scholarships and grants continue to flourish, giving back to the surrounding communities in wonderful ways.  This is possible by promoting the Community Foundation and helping others invest in the causes that are near and dear to their hearts.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
In addition to serving as the Board Chair of CKCF, Carrie serves as the Vice President of P.E.O. Chapter AK and as a Past President of the Newton Lions Club.  Carrie is also involved with the Healthy Harvey Coalition, Healthy Harvey Drug Free Communities Coalition, USD 440 All School Alumni Committee, and the AFP Greater Wichita Chapter.

FUN FACT ABOUT CARRIE
After college, Carrie enjoyed traveling across the US on a promotional tour hosting pre-concert events for the Rolling Stones.

Hiring: Hillsboro Director

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Hillsboro Community Foundation (HCF) is hiring a quarter-time director.

Primary Responsibilities
Raising funds for HCF endowment, managing grant opportunities, building relationships with grantees, engaging with HCF board of directors and Hillsboro community, and work as the liaison between HCF and Central Kansas Community Foundation.

Applicant must be a self-starter with communication skills and proficiency in computers.

Contact
Please contact Bill Hake at bill@centralkansascf.org or call Central Kansas Community Foundation at (316) 283-5474.

Additional Information

Hillsboro Community Foundation Website

Full Job Description