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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.
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September 29, 2022 | Stories
A recent study revealed that teenagers know less about the Holocaust than their elders. The Mid-Kansas Jewish Federation (MKJF) has long understood the need to not only educate about the Holocaust, but also combat antisemitism in Kansas.
To address this challenge across middle…
Read MoreSeptember 29, 2022 | Stories
The Foundation continues to build a powerhouse team to meet the emerging needs of our community and magnify our collective impact.
In August, we welcomed our Director of Finance and Administration Taben Azad. In his role, he provides oversight and leadership for the…
Read MoreSeptember 29, 2022 | News
After more than 15 years, it’s time for us to open new doors to reflect our evolving mission. Our Foundation is moving to Broadway Autopark in March 2023, a relocation that represents a deeper connection in Wichita’s urban core and a fundamental change in the way we interact…
Read MoreJuly 07, 2022 | Stories
We’re constantly looking to unlock new ways of thinking through professional development opportunities. WF’s President & CEO Shelly Prichard and Chief Strategy Officer Courtney Bengtson were chosen to participate in CFLead’s Executive Leadership Institute (ELI), a year-long…
Read MoreJuly 07, 2022 | Stories
Since 2004, more than 1,300 communities in the United States have lost neighborhood newspapers. What happens when these communities don't have local stories on the issues most critical to their quality of life?
In May, nearly 45 WF fund holders, Board members and community…
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.
