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.
June 27, 2024 | Stories
Since its inception in 2023, Word to Life has seen significant success, empowering nearly 60 youth from four USD 259 middle schools to navigate their mental health challenges and thrive through artistic expression.
Facilitated by hip-hop artist Samuel Thompson and poet Desmond…
Read MoreJune 27, 2024 | Stories
South Broadway, a once-thriving corridor, has faced many challenges over the years. To revitalize south-central (SoCe) Wichita, the Wichita Foundation activated the ImpactICT Fund and partnered with the Neighboring Movement.
With a $416,500 impact investment loan, the…
Read MoreJune 27, 2024 | Stories
While the pandemic is largely behind us, a sizeable portion of Wichita’s nonprofits are still recovering from its negative effects. The Wichita Foundation collaborated with the City of Wichita to aid with the distribution of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to support our…
Read MoreJune 24, 2024 | Stories
Dr. Latasha Eley Kelly, the founder of TMBP Media, first conceptualized her media vision three years ago while working as a college professor and qualitative researcher. Her news outlet aims to amplify representation, cultivate perspective, and empower the community.
After…
Read MoreJune 24, 2024 | Stories
Claudia Amaro launched Planeta Venus three years ago and continues to seek new ways to make information accessible to the Latinx community. Equipped with a grant from the Wichita Foundation’s Info Challenge* in late 2023, she aims to grow the newsroom’s print and digital…
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.
