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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 28, 2023 | Stories
What do three clothing stores, a romance bookstore and a Mexican coffee shop have in common? These distinctive businesses are part of a new chain of retail incubator spaces.
The Garages incubator initiative started in 2019 by The Workroom Owner Janelle King with support from…
Read MoreJune 28, 2023 | Stories
Local leaders and Board members connected in conversation over a cup of Las Adelitas Cafè coffee. Fund holders explored our physical space and engaged with strategic initiative partners, like The Wichita Beacon. Nonprofits and neighbors enjoyed a Final Friday pop-up exhibition…
Read MoreMarch 20, 2023 | News
Renovations to our new location are wrapping up and WF staff is energized to move into a space that will radiate our work and mission.
From March 27 to 31, the Wichita Foundation office will relocate from the Epic Center to Broadway Autopark in downtown Wichita. Our processing…
Read MoreMarch 20, 2023 | Stories
Vamos Nomar, a community-driven initiative led by Empower, spent the last year engaging with residents to hear their stories, memories and suggestions on ways to improve the North End. In January, Wichitans came together to celebrate efforts to bring their neighborhood ideas to…
Read MoreMarch 20, 2023 | Stories
In February, WF’s President and CEO Shelly Prichard, Chief Strategy Officer Courtney Bengtson and Board Chair Debbie Gann represented Wichita at the Knight Media Forum in Miami. The conference is the largest annual convening of journalists, funders and leaders passionately…
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.
