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Evergy Community Response Fund at WCF invests $100,000 in local COVID-19 recovery and racial equity work
In reaction to current global events, the Evergy Community Response Fund at the Wichita Community Foundation (WCF) is awarding 10 Wichita nonprofits $10,000 each to support efforts that close gaps in services created by COVID-19 or promote solutions to racial injustice. The funding is in addition to the nearly $247,000 awarded in June through the
Evergy Community Investment Fund at WCF awards more than $246,000 for community enhancement and youth enrichment
The Evergy Community Investment Fund at the Wichita Community Foundation (WCF) is granting $246,683 total to six Wichita nonprofits serving zip codes 67208, 67214 and/or 67219. The funded projects will support either community and environment enhancement or youth enrichment and development.
“These projects, ranging from virtual education to…
Grants totaling more than $122,000 announced from the Wichita Community Foundation’s Tiller Memorial Fund
The Wichita Community Foundation (WCF) is distributing a total of $122,550 to eight nonprofits from the George R. Tiller, M.D. Memorial Fund for the Advancement of Women’s Health at WCF.
In addition to focusing on women’s health, the 2020 grants also seek to combat effects of COVID-19. Seeing the immediate need in the community compelled the…
Murdock Fund at WCF awards $120,000 to support long-term recovery from COVID-19 pandemic
The Victor Murdock Fund at the Wichita Community Foundation (WCF) is awarding $120,000 to address key components of the community’s long-term recovery amidst COVID-19 – education and mental health. Fundamental Learning Center (FLC) and the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Coalition (MHSAC), fiscally sponsored by Wichita Metro Crime Commission,…
$100,000 from WCF kickstarts community funds to support Wichitans
The Wichita Community Foundation (WCF) has mobilized $100,000 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The gift activates two funds: the WCF Emergency Fund to assist nonprofits and the newly-created Stand with Wichita Fund to support individuals. Community contributions are being accepted on wichitacf.org and via mail.
“We have the systems in…
Wichita Wagonmasters Fund grants $16,000 to local nonprofits through Wichita Community Foundation
The Wichita Wagonmasters will use profits from the 2019 Downtown Chili Cook-off to award $16,180 to 23 nonprofits through the Wichita Wagonmasters Good Life Grants Fund at the Wichita Community Foundation (WCF).
The Fund, administered by WCF, is committed to furthering the Wagonmasters mission of helping those making an impact in Wichita. Since…
Evergy Community Investment Fund at WCF awards more than $375,000 in first year of grant competition
The Evergy Community Investment Fund at WCF is granting $376,100 total to 13 Wichita nonprofits serving zip codes 67208, 67214 and 67219. The funded projects will support either community and environment enhancement or youth enrichment and development.
“These initiatives will impact Northeast Wichita for years to come,” said WCF President and CEO…
Grants totaling more than $105,000 announced from the Wichita Community Foundation’s Tiller Memorial Fund
A total of $106,000 is being distributed to nine nonprofits from the George R. Tiller, M.D. Memorial Fund for the Advancement of Women’s Health at the Wichita Community Foundation (WCF).
The Tiller Memorial Fund seeks to aid nonprofits serving Kansas to continue Dr. Tiller’s vision of helping women help themselves. The awarded grants will provide…
Knight Foundation Fund at WCF grants nearly $230,000 for core placemaking projects
The Knight Foundation Fund at the Wichita Community Foundation (WCF) is supporting a wide array of placemaking projects in 2019 – from installing art in alleyways Downtown to placing permanent hammocks on Wichita State University’s campus. The grants, totaling $229,300, will benefit Downtown Wichita, Harvester Arts, Horizontes and Wichita State…
Murdock Fund at WCF awards $60,000 to Breakthrough Episcopal Social Services to kick-start collaborative pilot program
The Victor Murdock Fund at the Wichita Community Foundation (WCF) is awarding $60,000 to Breakthrough Episcopal Social Services to create a 12-month pilot program targeting high-risk individuals frequently visiting Wichita emergency rooms.
“This project is about system change,” said Breakthrough Episcopal Social Services Executive Director…