NEWS & INSIGHTS

Kids experience NHL game thanks to a WF fund holder

November 30, 2022 | Stories

 In September, hundreds of fans filled INTRUST Bank Arena for the first-ever National Hockey League (NHL) game in Wichita – including young hockey fans who were surprised with admission to see their favorite teams on ice. 

“When receiving tickets, the kids were incredibly…

WF Chief Strategy Officer named to the Community Foundation Advisory Group

November 30, 2022 | Stories

As members of the Council on Foundation, we join 800 organizations to expand trust in philanthropic organizations as they work to address today’s most pressing needs. The newly established Community Foundation Advisory Group assists the Council with strategic decisions related…

Wichita Journalism Collaborative focuses on mental health solutions

November 30, 2022 | Stories

The spotlight on the challenges our community faces in mental health has grown in recent years. The Wichita Journalism Collaborative (WJC) is discovering solutions to meet this information need. 

“The partners are working on a series of stories that will explore mental health…

ELEVATED GIVING AND GRANT EXPERIENCE COMING THIS FALL

September 29, 2022 | Stories

This fall, WCF is launching a new platform, CommunitySuite, to provide even greater ease of use and interaction for fund holders and nonprofit partners. Please keep a close eye on your email inbox for details about the new features, but for now, make note of critical information…

TABEN AZAD NAMED A DIVERSITY & INCLUSION HONOREE

September 29, 2022 | Stories

WF Director of Finance & Administration Taben Azad is among 20 individuals working to make Wichita an inclusive place for all. In August, he was named to the Wichita Business Journal’s 2022 Diversity & Inclusion list for his work at the Wichita Asian Association (WAA). 

At the…