The Central Kansas Community Foundation has been working very hard to build stronger communities through charitable giving. Please enjoy reading through the latest Foundation news!
A 1995 Annuity Makes Community Impact
In 1995 Margaret E. (Reimer) Friesen recognized the plan to bring Newton Medical Center to Newton, Kansas was important to the community. She and her husband, William, established a single-life charitable annuity fund to support the efforts of the hospital in celebration of her 26-year career as a nurse.
Goessel Community Foundation Awards Scholarships
Two Goessel High School graduates were recently awarded scholarships by the Goessel Community Foundation, an affiliate of Central Kansas Community Foundation.
Halstead Community Foundation Awards Grant to the Kansas Learning Center for Health
The Kansas Learning Center for Health (KLCH) is pleased to announce the receipt of a $2,680.85 grant from the Halstead Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Central Kansas Community Foundation. According to Carrie Herman, KLCH Executive Director, the grant will be used towards the updating of exhibits to continue inspiring Kansas’ students to make healthy choices.