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Learn about our efforts to solve local needs by collaborating with fund holders, nonprofits and partners. Together, we’re naming the change we want to see for Wichita.
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December 05, 2023 | Stories
On November 3, our Chief Strategy Officer joined news and information leaders from around the country at the Obama Foundation Democracy Forum in Chicago to discuss ways to cultivate a more inclusive democratic culture. Press Forward, a national coalition to level up local news,…
Read MoreDecember 05, 2023 | Stories
The Foundation continues to build a powerhouse team to meet the emerging needs of our community and magnify our collective impact.
In October, we welcomed our Planned Giving Consultant, J. Michael “Mike” Lamb. In his part-time role, he will serve as a resource for donors and…
Read MoreNovember 03, 2023 | News
A growing coalition of funders today announced the next phase of their plan to strengthen local news at an unprecedented level: Press Forward Locals. A network of local chapters across the country—starting in Alaska; Chicago; Minnesota; Philadelphia; Springfield, Illinois; and…
Read MoreOctober 10, 2023 | Stories
There's a powerful wave of people flexing their storytelling muscles to deliver information in communities. We recognize that these local informers contribute to Wichita's news ecosystem, and have partnered with Tiny News Collective (TNC) to jumpstart nearby information concepts…
Read MoreOctober 10, 2023 | Stories
Leadership is key to building community and the Foundation will continue to fuel local impact with the addition of four new members to our Board of Directors.
Learn about our efforts to solve local needs by collaborating with fund holders, nonprofits and partners. Together, we’re naming the change we want to see for Wichita.
