Philanthropy Today

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  1. 2d ago

    Pawnee Mental Health on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode- 346

    We talk with Diane Henrik Toburen from Pawnee Mental Health about how the organization funds care, builds partnerships, and responds when people need help right now. We zoom in on mobile crisis, medication access, military family support, and what 70 years of growth looks like across Northeast Kansas.  • Diane’s role raising funds and building community partnerships  • Results from the Inspiring Hope fundraiser and what the dollars support  • How mobile crisis response works and why it reduces intimidation  • Why demand for mobile crisis is rising in Riley County  • Grow Green Match Day and other regional match days across Pawnee’s service area  • The Hope for Tomorrow Fund endowment for psychotropic meds and required labs  • Military family support through the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic model  • What Pawnee’s 70th anniversary reveals about expanded services like IPS and ACT  GMCF CFAs

  2. 2d ago

    UFM Community Learning Center on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode- 345

    We talk with UFM Community Learning Center leaders about fall classes, community programs, and the simple ways anyone in Manhattan can learn something new or share a skill. We dig into ABLE, an after-school leadership and STEAM program built around K-State student mentors, plus practical supports like transportation and teacher in-service day programming.  • fall community enrichment classes from Halloween makeup to stargazing to Clue Live  • Veteran Wellness Program scholarships with class credits for veterans  • Lifetime Learning options for adults 55 and over including history and whiskey topics  • ABLE after-school program for K through 5 with mentoring and STEAM projects  • intergenerational visits with Meadowlark Hills and community guest demonstrations  • UFM Day programming for teacher in-service days plus transportation support  • ways to enroll, find the catalog, and navigate the UFM building  • long-standing partnership with Kansas State University and applied learning impact  If you haven't heard of UFM, swing by the big green building uh and meet with us. If you haven't taken a class, find something in our catalog and enroll. If you have a skill or a hobby you're passionate about teaching uh that you're passionate about, teach others in the community with a UFM class.  GMCF CFAs

  3. Oct 7

    Building The Future Of Sunset Zoo Episode- 343

    We sit down with Linda Wasburg and Phil Maddox to explain how the Sunset Zoological Park and Wildlife Conservation Trust secures the zoo’s future through gifts, endowment funding, and big capital projects. We also dig into Phase Two plans, the $8.25 million campaign, and how AZA animal welfare standards shape what guests will experience next.  • how the Trust Foundation supports wildlife conservation and long-term zoo upgrades  • the difference between city operations, Friends of Sunset Zoo fundraising, and Trust-funded expansion  • how the 2017 master plan led to Expedition Asia and new breeding facilities  • why the Malayan tiger cub births mattered for conservation and attendance  • what Phase Two adds: lemur habitat, bobcat habitat, Sunset Barnyard, Trail of the Americas  • campaign progress at 70 percent funded and what a public campaign will look like  • where construction will happen, who holds the contract, and the tentative timeline  • why AZA accreditation drives higher animal welfare and safer guest interactions  There’s always more you can find out at sunsetzootrust.org or sunsetzoo.com.  GMCF CFAs

  4. Oct 7

    The Crisis Center, Inc on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode- 344

    We talk with Crisis Center leaders about what domestic violence looks like in our community and what real support means when someone is trying to get safe. We break down the free, confidential, 24/7 services available across five counties and the concrete ways neighbors can show up without blaming victims. • Crisis Center role as the local domestic violence and sexual assault agency for five counties and Fort Riley  • Free, voluntary, 100% confidential survivor services available 24/7  • Shelter support beyond a bed including food, clothing, hygiene supplies, diapers and essentials  • Capacity planning for 35 beds plus overflow space when needed  • Advocacy services including medical, law enforcement and court accompaniment  • Safety planning, supportive counseling and navigating housing and employment protections  • Support for children and families through parent child advocacy and school transitions  • Police response advocate program and co response with local law enforcement  • Local helpline and Safe Line Kansas call and text volume showing ongoing need  • October Domestic Violence Awareness Month actions including Purple Thursday  • Close Line Project T shirt display at Manhattan Town Center and community reception  • Community responsibility to listen, believe survivors and focus on offender accountability  you can visit us at our website, the CrisisCenter Inc.org. And we have a in-kind donation list on there of things, items that we often um request as a non-for-profit. GMCF CFAs

  5. Oct 7

    Shepherd's Crossing on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode- 342

    We talk with Shepherd’s Crossing leaders about what 25 years of crisis support looks like on the ground and why the need keeps growing as costs rise. We break down Campaign 25, how we protect donor dollars through careful intake and budgeting, and why preventing an eviction can change a family’s whole future.  • 25-year growth from a small church-led start to hundreds of thousands in annual assistance  • Campaign 25 goal to raise a $2.5 million endowment to cover operating costs  • direct payments to landlords and providers for rent, utilities, and prescriptions  • intake interviews, document checks, and budget counseling to build a plan forward  • referrals and partnerships across Manhattan to address complex, multi-part needs  • volunteer impact and why listening is a critical part of helping  We accept money in all forms. If you're interested in volunteering, check us out.  GMCF CFAs

  6. Sep 30

    Manhattan Arts Center on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode- 341

    We talk with Kendra Kuhlman from the Manhattan Arts Center about how nonstop programming, youth theatre, and scholarships help more people feel like they belong through the arts. We also dig into Artini, upcoming productions, and the volunteer support that keeps the whole operation running.  • Macademy and McCompany youth programs by grade range  • Summer schedule packed with rehearsals and performances  • Little Mermaid Jr. and a full production of Godspell  • Creating a welcoming space where people bring ideas and belong  • Students volunteering and the give-back cycle taking shape  • Adjusting class times to fit changing school schedules  • Scholarships, discounts, and not turning students away  • Artini fundraiser at Flint Hills Discovery Center with five stations  • Voting, auction, performances, and what makes Artini work  • Once Upon A One More Time as the recent opener  • Building a community Nutcracker with multiple partners and 64 costumes  You can go to ManhattanArts.org. There's a big red button at the top that says volunteer, or you can call our office or stop by. If you have a skill that you want to share, we'll find a spot for you.  GMCF CFAs

  7. Sep 21

    Be Able on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode- 339

    We sit down with Scott Boos and Mia Wells from Be Able to unpack why job placement is not the finish line and why the real challenge often shows up after day one. We share how the new Be Able Academy focuses on identity, responsibility, and practical planning so neighbors can keep work, grow confidence, and build a stable future.  • the national 90-day drop-off after hiring and why employment retention matters  • what the Be Able Academy is and who can join  • the five-phase structure from personal identity to long-term planning, budgeting, and job applications  • why strengths, purpose, and hope come before tactics  • the Tuesday and Thursday class rhythm and how lessons build week to week  • how pushback turns into deeper learning and mutual accountability  • Be Able’s men’s housing program and earning NARR accreditation as only the second in Kansas  • what the Upside Down Auction is, why the stories matter, and how it supports life change  They're on our website. We have a great website. It's it's the first page right there. You just you just sign up, and if you can't get to that, then just show up at 5:30 and we'll probably let you in for sure. GMCF CFAs

  8. Sep 21

    LightMHK on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode- 340

    We talk with Light MHK leaders about how local fundraising translates into real mental health support for people who cannot afford therapy costs. We also preview the next gala and spell out simple ways to volunteer, donate, and spread the word so more neighbors get care on time.  • recap of the inaugural “Light Within” gala and raising over $115,000  • what Light MHK is and how grants help cover mental health co-pays  • real testimonials from pediatric behavioral health support and ongoing therapy access  • how the organization funds grants through donors, grants, and community match days  • preview of the January 30, 2027 gala at The Press with a Bridgerton theme  • ways to help through auction items, sponsorships, and volunteer support  Go onto our website at lightmhk.com or follow our social media pages and through any of those avenues, reach out, connect with us  GMCF CFAs

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  • Creator
    Dave Lewis
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    362
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