CKCF held their Annual Kids FUNd Grant Award Ceremony on August 28 at the Newton Public Library.
This fund, established by a bequest from Lena Marie Haun, supports children’s charities across South Central Kansas and has awarded $298,027 since 2012. Haun, a former teacher and longtime Wichita State University employee, left more than $600,000 to create the fund, which continues to make a lasting impact on children’s welfare, education, and family support.
During the ceremony, this year’s grant recipients were recognized. These organizations are dedicated to improving the lives of children and families in Central Kansas. The recipients include the City of Hillsboro, Equality El Dorado, Mirror Inc. – STAND, Families and Communities Together, Family Life Center of Butler County, Peace Connections, Kansas Children’s Service League, Families And Communities Together, Inc., Fountain of Life Ministries, Safehope, Douglass USD 396, KIPCOR, Lincoln Elementary (Fredonia), USD 262 Valley Center, Augusta Public Library, Special Olympics, Westminster Woods Camp, Friends of Valley Center Library, and Partners in Education Foundation. These organizations were honored for their significant contributions to their communities.
