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  1. DEC 16

    Catholic Charities on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 263

    We talk with Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas about serving 31 counties with rent help, food boxes, hygiene kits, and rural outreach that removes barriers and restores dignity. Partnerships, volunteers, and donors help the team expand space, respond to SNAP shifts, and make sure no one feels alone during the holidays. • Serving 31 counties across north central and northwest Kansas • Everyone is welcome regardless of faith or background • Preventing eviction with rent and utility support • Food boxes, diapers, and hygiene kits to stretch budgets • Collaboration with Salvation Army, Shepherd’s Crossing, and Breadbasket • Monthly outreach to 29 rural communities to reduce access barriers • Responding to SNAP changes with flexible, donor-funded aid • Expansion plans in Manhattan and potential sites in Concordia and Colby • Twenty staff and 50–60 volunteers powering thrift, logistics, and distributions • A holiday wish that no one feels alone and everyone feels seen GMCF CFAs

    15 min

  2. DEC 16

    Salvation Army Manhattan on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 264

    Karla Johnson shares how bell ringing, tap-to-pay kettles, and local partnerships fund year-round aid for families, students, and veterans in Riley, Geary, and Pottawatomie counties. We explore clear ways to volunteer, where the money goes, and why simple systems unlock big impact. • Online auctions expanding into services • Texas Roadhouse appetizer cards are driving donations • Tap to pay kettles solving no-cash barrier • Volunteer sign-up via registertoring.com with two-hour slots • Eight local kettle sites plus new towns added • Practical bell ringing tips and music etiquette • Emergency aid for students with rent and utilities • Help with car tags and taxes to keep jobs • Prescription support through local pharmacy • Veterans benefits navigation and claims support • Clothing closet open, thrift store closed • Angel Tree gifts due by the 18th or 21st Please make sure you get those gifts to the store GMCF CFAs

    17 min

  3. DEC 10

    Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 264

    We spotlight KCCTO, a statewide Kansas initiative that delivers clock‑hour training, mental health support, and career pathways for early childhood professionals. Bronwyn Fees shares how a 65‑member team serves all 105 counties with online, virtual, and in‑person learning plus one‑to‑one career navigation. • KCCTO’s mission and land‑grant roots • Non‑credit clock‑hour training for licensing • Scale of service across all 105 counties • Director of groups and community conversations • Mental health cohorts to reduce isolation • Turnover drivers and workforce retention • Statewide career pathway with stair‑step progression • Career navigators for personalized guidance • Simple access via phone and kccto.org • Hub at Kansas State University with remote staff Certainly, encourage our listeners to contact KCCTO if they have any other questions about getting into early childhood care and education or furthering their professional development GMCF CFAs

    15 min

  4. DEC 10

    Flint Hills Regional Leadership on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 263

    We follow a leader who connects counties, sectors, and people to turn local needs into regional action. From childcare capacity to urban renewal and Fort Riley immersion, the program shows how networks and context create durable change. • origins and scope of the regional leadership program  • associate counties and why the bylaws matter  • Fort Riley immersion and workforce context  • alumni impact on childcare and civic boards  • Discovery Center as anchor for Third Street growth  • recruitment dates, eligibility, and application format  • how regional networks amplify local ideas Applications run May 15 to July 15 at FHRL.org. Check dates, see alumni photos, and apply online. Follow us on Facebook for session photos, livestreams of class announcements, and graduation. GMCF CFAs

    14 min

  5. DEC 1

    Manhattan Kiwanis Club on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 262

    We highlight how Manhattan Kiwanis turns pancakes, paint, and planning into visible community impact, from the Blue Mont Hill overlook to scholarships and a revived kids’ parade. Victor Steiner and Kent Foster share details on fundraising, accessibility, and inviting new members to carry the work forward. • 74-year pancake feed at Pottorf Hall, December 13, 7–1 • Funds maintenance for the hillside letters and the accessible overlook • Scholarships, including Senior Honors recognition and drawing • Harold Bailey 4-H scholarship and K-family scholarship • Key Club and Circle K support across high school and college • Plan to revive a patriotic kids’ parade for 2026 • Proposed picnic shelter delayed due to higher costs • Collaboration with Solar Kiwanis to share manpower • Membership drive to bring in younger volunteers 13th for the for the pancake feed of Pottorf Hall. And I'll have membership applications available that day. GMCF CFAs

    17 min

  6. DEC 1

    Big Lakes Developmental Center on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 261

    We sit down with new CEO Liz Holle to map how Big Lakes supports 175 adults with disabilities across four counties, where Medicaid ends, and community giving begins, and how smart tech expands independence without losing human touch. From vans to accessible bathrooms to a gingerbread-themed client party, we share how donors turn essentials into everyday dignity and joy. • New leadership continuity and mission focus  • Medicaid funding limits and budget realities  • Annual giving campaign Big Improvement priorities  • Statewide and internal waitlists and staffing constraints  • Grow Green Match Day impact on vehicles and access  • Community life through trips, errands, and events  • Remote supports and safety technology adoption  • Raise The Roof results and next facility upgrades GMCF CFAs

    13 min

  7. NOV 26

    Flint Hills Breadbasket on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 259

    We talk with Flint Hills Breadbasket’s Carla Hegemeister about the Thanksgiving surge, the shockwaves from SNAP uncertainty, and how a bigger space and tight partnerships kept up with record demand. We share details on the community meal, holiday hours, and simple ways to help. • Thanksgiving as peak season for donations, volunteers, and holiday meal support • Holiday week schedule, turkey pickup times, and office-only days • Community Thanksgiving meal hours, location, and inclusive purpose • Volunteer capacity filled early, ongoing needs beyond the holiday • New facility enabling higher throughput and safer distribution • SNAP shocks and shutdown uncertainty driving mid to high 800s weekly families • Rising demand among military and furloughed federal workers • Forthcoming SNAP administration changes and state cost burdens • HUD shifts likely to tighten rent support and raise risk of food insecurity • Nonprofits coordinating to avoid tunnel vision and share resources • Christmas focused on stability, not extra meat distributions • Lighted parade as a food and funds driver • Clear ways to help through drives, volunteering, and donations FlintHillsBreadbasket.org is where you can find out more information You can always find out more about the work of the foundation on our website at mcfks.org GMCF CFAs

    14 min

  8. NOV 26

    Sunflower Children’s Collective on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 260

    We share how the Sunflower Children’s Collective supports kids facing trauma, instability, and court involvement across Riley, Geary, and Pottawatomie counties, and why healing requires steady relationships and time. With grant dollars shrinking, we introduce Champions of Hope, a two-week, captain-led fundraising push that turns creative micro-events into counseling and advocacy. • mission and role of the Sunflower Children’s Collective  • scale of need across the region serving 500+ children  • impacts of instability on learning, trust and development  • trauma-informed counseling for PTSD, anxiety and attachment  • partnership with Andrews and Associates for on-site care  • funding gaps from lost grants and planning ahead  • Champions of Hope two-week fundraising window  • examples of easy-to-host, high-impact events  • how neighbors can spot concerns and call for guidance  • misconceptions about quick fixes and timelines for healing Champions Of Hope: Become A Captain Or Start A Team Between February 14–28. Call 785-205-2970. Celebration On March 12 At The K-State Alumni Center. More Info At Sunflower Children’s Collective.com GMCF CFAs

    13 min
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  • Creator
    Dave Lewis
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    279
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