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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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Discover the latest funding announcements, initiatives and snapshots of community members changing lives in Wichita.
August 23, 2021 | Insights
In 2020, the Wichita Foundation, alongside donors and local nonprofits, found the collective courage to meet the COVID-19 hardship head-on. In our Stronger Together publication, you'll read stories that illustrate a few of the many inspiring ways our community took action to…
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With the Knight Foundation Fund at WF, we’re continually reimagining public spaces to unlock downtown revitalization. Gallery Alley and the Chainlink Gallery Place are two funded projects that were enhanced and activated this summer. These placemaking sites embrace art,…
Read MoreAugust 23, 2021 | Stories
During a traffic pursuit, a state trooper gets critically injured. While putting out a fire, a firefighter experiences a heart attack. When investigating a crime, a police officer is fatally shot. These are some of the dangerous and unexpected situations that public safety…
Read MoreAugust 23, 2021 | Stories
A recent New York Times column highlights the Wichita Community Foundation and other philanthropic organizations who are rethinking ways to meet community information needs. At WF, we believe a strong foundation of local news has the potential to enrich communities, bring people…
Read MoreAugust 23, 2021 | Stories
When Joe Bunk first toured Rainbows United, he felt a strong desire to help the children he encountered. These interactions sparked the beginning of his philanthropic journey.
“During his career as a CPA, he saw the needs in the community,” said Donna Bunk, Joe’s wife. “He…
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.
