Philanthropy Today
Episodes
346 episodes
Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode 330
We catch up with Leslie White from the Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation on the projects, exhibits, and fundraising that keep hands-on learning growing across the Flint Hills. We talk about taking education programs directly to schools, w...
Manhattan Free Clinic on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode 329
We trade birthday jokes with Manhattan Free Clinic executive director Rick Hernandez, then get into the real story behind a big relocation after 21 years in a basement space. We break down what the new College Avenue location changes for patien...
The Makers Guild Inc. on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode 328
We talk with Pedro Melendez and Alex Garcia about building Makers Guild Inc into a judgment-free home for artists in Manhattan, Kansas, with low-barrier classes and community events that make creativity easier to access. We also get personal ab...
Good Shepherd Homecare & Hospice on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode 327
We welcome Christina Knowlte from Good Shepherd Home Care and Hospice to share what makes Festival of Wines such a fun night and such an important fundraiser. We also talk about the real-world impact of local hospice care, veteran recognition, ...
The Fairy Godmothers on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode 326
We talk with Lori Getch about Fairy Godmothers and how local giving meets urgent needs for women in Manhattan, Kansas. We break down the grants, the screening process, and the events that keep the mission growing. • the origin story at...
Beach Museum of Art on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode 325
We talk with Beach Museum of Art curator Eileen Wong about building exhibitions that welcome everyone, from clear label writing to creating a space where curiosity is the point. We preview Homeslash Land Wazhazhe Artists Speak, a bilingual Engl...
Habitat For Humanity of the Northern Flint Hills on the GMCF Community Hour Radio Show Episode 324
We catch up with Josh Brewer from Habitat for Humanity of the Northern Flint Hills on active builds, a major Manhattan rehab, and what it takes to keep job sites safe when the heat spikes. We also break down the repair program, the Builders Clu...
Kansas Association for Conservation & Environmental Education on the GMCF Community Hour Show- Episode 323
We talk with Kansas Green Schools Director Rachel Wahle about why getting kids outdoors is one of the fastest ways to counterbalance rising screen time and student anxiety. We share how KACEE supports teachers across Kansas with practical train...
Sunflower Children's Collective on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 322
We talk with Rachel Fontenau from Sunflower Children’s Collective about how their Child Advocacy Center and CASA program support kids and caregivers through investigations, court, and recovery. We also share how the community can fund free serv...
Konza United Way on the GMCF Community Hour Episode - 321
We sit down with Tyler Dupey, the new Executive Director of Kanza United Way, to hear how he plans to lead with strategy, strong volunteers, and smarter use of data. We also dig into how local giving becomes local grants, plus the volunteer too...
Switch Wicked Studios on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 320
We talk with Dane Malone about how Switch Wicked Studios grows from a screen printing shop into a nonprofit community art space in downtown Manhattan. We dig into the events, the low-friction ways artists can participate, and the big goal of ma...
Disabled American Veterans on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 320
We talk with Carla Johnson from Disabled American Veterans about how trained service officers help veterans and families access VA benefits, file claims, and avoid getting lost in paperwork. We also dig into a Kansas policy win and the everyday...
ATA Bus on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 319
We talk with Daphne McNally from Adabus about how local public transportation connects people across Manhattan and the surrounding counties with fixed routes, curb-to-curb rides, and regional service. We also share practical tips for first-time...
Manhattan Area Resettlement Team on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 318
We talk with Virginia Rodriguez of the Manhattan Area Resettlement Team about what it really takes to help refugees build stable lives in Manhattan and the surrounding area. We also dig into how fast changing policies and public narratives are ...
YES! Fund Campaign 2026 on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 317
We talk with Dr. Sarah Barrett about the YES! Fund and how a community-funded grant model builds safe, engaging after-school programs for youth across Manhattan. We trace the fund’s roots back to the 1993 flood, the moment local leaders listene...
Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 316
We talk with Elizabeth Nelson about how USD 383 Early Learning keeps working through the summer and why now is the time to apply for preschool. We break down the July 16 in-person application day, what “kindergarten readiness” really looks like...
Engineers' Foundation of Kansas on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 315
We talk with Tom Roberts about how the Engineers Foundation of Kansas turns donations into hands-on STEM opportunities for students across the state. We dig into robotics, MathCounts, Future City, and why AI makes critical thinking more importa...
Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 314
We catch up with Jack Lindquist on how the Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program recruits and trains leaders who understand the whole region, not just one town. We talk through who qualifies, how the program is funded, and why class projects ...
Flint Hills Volunteer Center on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 313
We welcome Brent Sigman as the new executive director of the Flint Hills Volunteer Center and hear why he’s bringing a boots on the ground mindset to volunteer coordination. We talk through where the biggest needs are right now, how we build st...
Homestead Ministries on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 312
We talk with Deb Klutz of Homestead Ministries about long-term, holistic care for adult female survivors of sex trafficking in Manhattan and Celina. We dig into why trafficking is underreported, why some survivors seek faith-based support, and ...
Manhattan Parks and Recreation Foundation on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 311
We talk with Gail Urban and Willie Thomas from the Manhattan Parks and Recreation Foundation about how better parks, stronger programs, and smarter funding can lift a whole community. We dig into scholarships that help kids participate, plus th...
Museum of Art + Light on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 310
We talk with Erin Dragotto from the Museum of Art and Light about why the Picasso experience feels so powerful when you see the full creative timeline in one place. We also dig into how arts access, school partnerships, and citywide collaborati...
Manhattan Catholic Schools on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 309
We talk with Melissa Solden and incoming principal Jared Taylor about what makes Manhattan Catholic Schools feel joyful, mission-driven, and deeply connected to the wider Manhattan community. We also run through the biggest events and simple ne...
Little Apple Splash on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 308
We talk with Little Apple Splash organizer Kitty Pursley about the dock diving competition returning to Blue Earth Plaza and why it is one of the most fun free events to watch in Manhattan. We break down how the sport works, what makes this yea...
Manhattan Juneteenth Celebration On the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 307
We share what makes Manhattan’s Juneteenth weekend feel like a true community homecoming, from live music and barbecue to a walk that helps strangers become friends. We also connect the celebration to the history of Yuma Street and close the we...