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Three outstanding community leaders join WF’s Board of Directors

August 23, 2021 | Stories

Leadership is key to success in any organization and the Foundation has strengthened its team by adding three new members to serve three-year terms on WF’s Board of Directors: 

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WU placemaking initiative cultivates a sense of place across campus

July 12, 2021 | News

Vibrant community spaces are coming to life around Wichita State University’s growing campus. The university’s Placemaking Initiative and a $61,950 grant from the Knight Foundation Fund at WF are the expressive vehicles behind activating seven placemaking projects that create…

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WF News and Information Fund commits $1.1 million to The Wichita Beacon

June 12, 2021 | News

The Wichita Community Foundation (WF) recognizes local news access is critical to the progression of a healthy democracy. As a result, the News and Information Fund at WF is committing a record $1.1 million to launch The Wichita Beacon, a nonprofit news organization dedicated to…

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USD 259 celebrates 150th anniversary with Education Edge gifts

May 31, 2021 | Stories

Bringing impactful classroom projects to life, equipping fine art students with new instruments and boosting athletic activities with sports equipment. These are some of the initiatives that Wichita Public Schools is investing in to celebrate their milestone anniversary in…

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Honoring the memory of Barbara and Eric through charitable giving

May 31, 2021 | Stories

Pam and Eric Swedlund were no strangers to philanthropy. The sister and brother grew up watching their mother, Barbara Lyle, generously give and support local organizations. While Pam says her mother didn’t often speak directly about philanthropy, Barbara modeled her charitable…

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