STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY TOGETHER
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.
Read the latest updates, giving stories and community impact from the Wichita Foundation.
Discover the latest funding announcements, initiatives and snapshots of community members changing lives in Wichita.
March 21, 2022 | Stories
In early January, temperatures dipped to low digits while COVID-19 rates surged, which created limited housing options for homeless individuals who tested positive. To provide a space for unhoused individuals with COVID, HumanKind Ministries opened a dedicated COVID-19 Isolation…
Read MoreMarch 21, 2022 | Stories
In September 2021, Wagonmasters and contestants cooked with their hearts as Wichitans activated our urban core to taste some of the best chili in the Midwest. After a COVID-related hiatus in 2020, the annual Wagonmaster’s Downtown Chili Cook-off made a comeback and raised more…
Read MoreMarch 21, 2022 | Stories
An online movement known as the #BettyWhiteChallenge honored late TV icon and animal rights activist Betty White. This viral campaign encouraged a meaningful act: donate to animal rescues or shelters on January 17, which would have been Betty’s 100th birthday.
Dr. Alice…
Read MoreMarch 21, 2022 | Stories
WF Director of Philanthropy Meghan Doyle is among 40 young professionals making a mark on Wichita for years to come. In February, she was named to the Wichita Business Journal’s 2022 40 Under 40.
A Wichita native, Meghan strives to evoke positive change for individuals in our…
Read MoreMarch 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 MoreLearn 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.
