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March 21, 2022 | Stories
Giving is important to Val and Kevin Cowan. As their two sons grew, the couple found ways to give to causes that aligned with their family interests.
“We’re strong supporters of Wichita,” Val notes. “It’s important to us to make sure our community continues to thrive.”
The…
Read MoreMarch 21, 2022 | Insights
In January 2022, we unveiled our new Strategic Framework – a roadmap that dares us to be bold, inclusive and responsive to the needs in our community. With recharged priorities in the New Year, our Foundation staff and Board are rolling up our sleeves to accelerate our work into…
Read MoreJanuary 04, 2022 | News
Wichita, Kan. – The Wichita Wagonmasters will use proceeds from the 2021 Downtown Chili Cook-off to award $10,865 to 15 nonprofits through the Wichita Wagonmasters Good Life Grants Fund at the Wichita Foundation (WF).
The Fund, administered by WF, is committed to furthering the…
Read MoreDecember 21, 2021 | Stories
Open data has the power to bring residents together to solve problems and improve the communities in which we live. Yet, there’s a gap in translating this information to reach blind and visually impaired (BVI) audiences. How can data be communicated with sound to increase access…
Read MoreDecember 01, 2021 | Stories
National Philanthropy Day shines a light on our community’s most generous companies, foundations, donors and volunteers every year. On November 15, the Association of Fundraising Professionals Wichita Chapter recognized this year’s award honorees in eight categories.
One of the…
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