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  1. 4D AGO

    Pawnee Mental Health on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 270

    We explore how relationship-based care turns clients into a community, tracing Pawnee’s seventy years of service, quality improvements, and growth across ten counties. We share events for the “New Day at Pawnee” campaign, Kansas’ rising mental health rankings, and a fundraiser that fuels care. • what makes Pawnee’s model relational and consistent • personal testimony on therapy and lasting support • “A New Day at Pawnee” events and purpose • regional reach across 17 locations in 10 counties • Kansas’ rise in Mental Health America rankings • ongoing challenges with stigma and the workforce • training focus for qualified mental health professionals • Pancakes for Pawnee details, sponsors and ways to help Join us for Pancakes for Pawnee on February 17 at Early Edition West, 3210 Kimball Ave. For $9, enjoy pancakes and sausage, delivered or picked up.  GMCF CFAs

    17 min

  2. 4D AGO

    LightMHK on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 269

    We share how Light MHK removes barriers to mental health care with grants for direct treatment, provider innovation, and awareness, and we invite the community to The Light Within masquerade to fund this work. Stories, specifics, and a clear call to action replace stigma with access and connection. • purpose of Light MHK and the regions we serve • three grant types and how they work • examples including pediatric resources for timely support • why stigma reduction matters and how we speak openly • details for The Light Within masquerade fundraiser • ticket options, auctions, raffle, and dress code • meaning of LIGHT MHK and our statewide vision • board leadership and community partnerships Visit lightmhk.com, scroll to The Light Within, and get your tickets GMCF CFAs

    12 min

  3. JAN 6

    Infant Toddler Services of Kansas Serving Riley County on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 268

    We sit down with Micah Carl to unpack how Kansas Infant and Toddler Services delivers free, no-waitlist early intervention that meets families in their daily routines. Micah explains eligibility, play-based evaluation, and how family-guided goals turn small moments into big gains. • Statewide early intervention for birth to three • Free services with no waitlist and flexible insurance • Eligibility via delay, risk factors, or professional judgment • In-home, routine-based coaching across daily settings • Family-guided goals that fit real priorities • Micro practice over marathon sessions for toddlers • Simple referral paths without a doctor’s order • Structured transition to preschool special education Visit our website at infant-tawdler.org, and we’d love to have more referrals GMCF CFAs

    22 min

  4. JAN 6

    KS Big Brothers Big Sisters on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 267

    We share a full slate of new and returning events that fund mentorships across Riley County while laying out simple ways to become a Big. Our focus is on shortening the waitlist, growing male mentors, and sustaining longer, stronger matches. • Bowl for Kids’ Sake details and $20,000 goal • Women’s Drives for Dreams golf tournament launch • Fairways for Futures open luau-themed golf event • Studio 54 Manhattan gala planning and timing • 75 new matches target in Riley County • Persistent waitlist and the need for male mentors • School-based lunch mentoring and community-based options • Step-by-step path to become a Big at kansasbigs.org • Match length growth from 13 to 33 months • Grow Green Match Day impact and date Put that on your calendar for April 22 GMCF CFAs

    11 min

  5. 12/29/2025

    Center of Hope Ministry on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 266

    We explore how the Center of Hope warming shelter keeps people safe, fed, and connected during winter nights while partnering across the city to build a path from crisis to stability. Stories of medical emergencies averted, and job-and-housing wins reveal the power of trust at night. • what the warming shelter offers overnight • collaboration with local agencies for wraparound care • founding story and purpose rooted in compassion • myths about homelessness and employment challenged • life-saving interventions and guest success stories • new location at 901 Yuma Street with larger capacity • immediate needs for cots, mattress protectors, and snacks • Christmas breakfast buffet and gift plans • volunteer roles for opening, closing, and overnight support You can find more about them on their website, www.thecenterofopemhk.com GMCF CFAs

    16 min

  6. 12/29/2025

    Prairie Paws on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 265

    We share how Prairie Paws turned Manhattan’s shelter into a welcoming, high-performing no-kill operation, growing regional coverage while managing capacity with care. Contracts, smarter intakes, and targeted upgrades help us save more animals without sacrificing standards. • nonprofit management replacing city operation • 95–96% live release with complex intakes • true capacity as staffing and time, not cages • managed intakes and prevention support • expanded contracts across Riley and Pottawatomie • kennel upgrades boosting annual dog saves • donations funding medical cases beyond contracts • holiday adoption guidance and readiness checks • hours, website, and spring gala details We have a fundraising gala coming up in April at Colbert Hills—tickets and sponsorships available at prairiepaws.org GMCF CFAs

    15 min

  7. 12/16/2025

    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

  8. 12/16/2025

    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
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  • Creator
    Dave Lewis
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    285
  • Rating
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