Board members and staff of the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas delivered a grant check to Labette Assistance Center, 2112 Belmont, on Thursday, Aug. 7. The foundation also presented a grant check to Reach One Teach One Foundation, 2700 Main, that day. This year, the foundation granted $180,000 to 68 organizations in 20 SEK towns. Since 2001, the CFSEK General Funds grant cycle has awarded over $2.1 million in competitive grants. “Our General Funds grant cycle is always a highlight for us because it allows us to support all of Southeast Kansas,” said Devin Gorman, CFSEK executive director (pictured on the back row to the right). “Our review committee has the opportunity to evaluate proposals from so many different communities, each with their own unique needs. We are proud to support these wonderful organizations that work hard to improve our region.” Other Labette County agencies or events funded include Altamont Flag Day, Oswego Historical Society (two grants, one for a historic arts workshop series and the other for oral histories), the Care Cupboard Hygiene Pantry and Curious Minds Discovery Zone. Ray Nolting/Sun photo
