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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.
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 24, 2024 | Stories
Emily Christensen and Teri Mott are making waves with the SHOUT, a platform to inform Wichitans about local arts and entertainment events.
Members of the art community, the duo recognized a common challenge faced by arts organizations in disseminating event information and…
Read MoreMarch 27, 2024 | Stories
The Foundation continues to build a powerhouse team to spark change in Wichita and magnify our collective impact.
In February, we welcomed Christina Valdois as our Director of Accounting. She joined WF after 7 years as the Chief Financial Officer at Bethesda Home. In her new…
Read MoreMarch 27, 2024 | Stories
As community builders, the Wichita Foundation (WF) isn’t afraid to test limits and embrace tough conversations, much like the spirit of scientific progress. When Exploration Place revealed plans for a riverfront amphitheater, the Foundation seized the opportunity to partner in…
Read MoreMarch 27, 2024 | Stories
What if we launch a call for ideas on enhancing information in our city? This vision inspired the creation of the Info Challenge, a collaboration between the Wichita Foundation (WF) and Tiny News Collective (TNC) to identify and jumpstart three local information concepts.…
Read MoreMarch 27, 2024 | Stories
Public meetings are spaces where residents can witness, learn about, and act on the systems that impact their lives. Yet, some meetings happen without media or public representation, leading to undocumented decisions that shape local policies.
Wichita Documenters is using a…
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.
