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12:38

Gold Star Family Support Fund on the GMCF Community...

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2025/08/04

Christine Benne discusses the new Gold Star Family monument being established at Victory Park on Fort Riley, honoring the 13,578 members of the First Infantry Division who made the ultimate sacrifice across multiple conflicts. This monument provides Gold Star families, those who have lost a loved one in military service, a place for reflection and remembrance. • Gold Star Family Fund initially created to help Kansas families visit the First Infantry Division Memorial in Washington, DC • Monu...

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18:19

Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills on the GMCF...

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2025/07/28

Sheila Ellis-Glasper of Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills shares how her organization has distributed over $114,000 in grants to business owners of color and launched a groundbreaking loan fund with a 4% interest rate. She unveils plans for the Yuma Street Cultural Center, the first Kansas initiative combining African-American heritage, entrepreneurship support, and cultural preservation while revealing fascinating historical connections, including Dr. King's impromptu Yuma Street speech...

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12:25

Packages for Warriors on the GMCF Community Hour Show...

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2025/07/28

Amy Payton shares the mission of Packages for Warriors, a nonprofit offering free shipping of medium flat-rate care packages to deployed service members through their partnership with Box and Ship in Junction City. Started as a grassroots effort after 9/11 and eventually becoming a nonprofit in 2006, the organization helps civilians support military personnel with comfort items from home. • Service available to anyone sending packages to military members with APO/FPO addresses, regardless of...

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15:11

Morning Star Inc on the GMCF Community Hour Show...

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2025/07/22

Richard Stitt shares his journey from psychiatric patient to co-founder of Morningstar, an organization that has provided invaluable support to individuals with persistent mental illness for 21 years. After finding stability with proper medication and achieving sobriety, Richard transformed his struggles into a mission that has helped countless people find purpose and community. • Morningstar started 21 years ago after being discharged from Osawatomie Psychiatric Hospital • Organizatio...

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15:07

Manhattan Area Resettlement Team on the GMCF...

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2025/07/21

Virginia Rodriguez, Executive Director of the Manhattan Area Resettlement Team (MART), shares how the organization has helped over 250 refugees establish new lives in Kansas since 2021. From airport pickups to job placement to navigating complex documentation, MART provides comprehensive support that has helped many refugees achieve self-sufficiency in just a few years. • MART began in 2021 following the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan • Currently serving 175 active clients wi...

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19:09

Homefront Heroes on the GMCF Community Hour Show...

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2025/07/14

Homefront Heroes is a faith-based ministry called to reach unconnected military wives by providing them with discipleship, resources, and a supportive community to help them thrive amid the unique trials they face. • Founded in 2019 by three military wives who identified a gap in support services • Offers multiple support channels including social media, the Hope on the Homefront podcast, and Bible study curriculum • Provides practical support through monthly "hope boxes" containing items fo...

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13:08

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Kansas...

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2025/07/14

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Kansas provides crucial support to families whose children need medical care, functioning as a home away from home where families can stay at no cost while remaining close to their hospitalized children. Their historic house offers eight private guest bedrooms, meals, transportation, and emotional support for families during difficult times. • Supporting primarily families with newborns in neonatal intensive care, assisting approximately 100 famil...

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16:49

Food and Farm Council of Riley County and City of...

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2025/07/08

The Food and Farm Council of Riley County and City of Manhattan serves as a network hub bringing together partners to address persistent food insecurity issues, reduce food waste, and support local farms. Riley County consistently ranks among the highest counties for food insecurity nationwide, with approximately 13-14% of residents affected and 2,700 people currently receiving SNAP benefits. • Council consists of 15 volunteers who serve three-year terms with Vicki James as coordinator • Goa...

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14:29

Crafting Regional Leaders: Inside the Flint Hills...

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2025/07/08

Jack Lindquist, Executive Director of the Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program, shares the 33-year history and impact of this regional leadership initiative. The program builds collaborative relationships across Geary, Riley, Pottawatomie, Wabaunsee, and Morris counties to foster regional problem-solving and create positive change. • Created 33 years ago through partnership between Fort Riley, Kansas State University, and regional Chambers of Commerce • Nearly 660 graduates have completed...

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11:35

Youth After School: The YES Fund Story Episode - 223

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2025/06/30

The YES Fund supports Manhattan's youth through after-school programming, creating opportunities for young people and strengthening the community since its founding in 1993 following devastating floods. • YES Fund originated when community leaders recognized that youth lacked meaningful after-school activities • Annual campaign generates approximately $300,000 for youth programs across Manhattan • Supports diverse organizations, including the Boys and Girls Club, the Manhattan Arts Center, a...

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18:57

Flint Hills Breadbasket on the GMCF Community Hour...

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2025/06/30

Karla Hagemeister of the Flint Hills Breadbasket shares remarkable statistics about their new facility and the rising need for food support in Manhattan. After moving to a larger location in May, they're now serving record numbers. With over 2,000 family visits in June alone, Karla reflects on both the community's generosity and growing economic challenges. • The Breadbasket moved to a new, larger facility in late April, beginning operations May 8th • Weekly visits have increased drama...

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15:23

The Salvation Army on the GMCF Community Hour Show...

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2025/06/25

The Salvation Army's 360 Life Center in Manhattan, Kansas, represents a groundbreaking approach to community service as the first rural pilot program of its kind in the United States. Director Susan Evans and volunteer Carla Johnson share how they've expanded from helping 25-30 people monthly to over 1,000 by identifying and filling service gaps through collaborative partnerships. • The 360 Life Center approach allows flexibility to address any area of need without time limits • Operation St...

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15:22

Art Press Fund on the GMCF Community Hour Show...

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2025/06/25

The Art Press Fund is transforming Manhattan's cultural landscape by bringing diverse events to the community while renovating a historic Art Deco building into a 400-person indoor venue to complement their successful outdoor space. • Eric Kleiner, musician with Headlight Rivals, leads the organization alongside Derek Richards and his sister • The fund's three main goals include providing affordable/free entertainment for all ages, bringing diverse music genres to Manhattan, and creating yea...

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14:20

Ft. Riley Central Kansas Chapt. of AUSA on ther GMCF...

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2025/06/18

Rich Jankovich, Chapter President of the Fort Riley-Central Kansas AUSA chapter, explains the organization's mission to serve America's Army, veterans, National Guard, Reserves, and their families through education, professional development, and advocacy. • AUSA's Fort Riley-Central Kansas chapter covers from east of Topeka to the western Kansas border, making it one of the largest chapters geographically • The organization works alongside the Military Relations Committee and Military Affair...

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15:06

Mount Mitchell Prairie Guards on the GMCF Community...

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2025/06/18

Michael Stubbs, president of Mount Mitchell Prairie Guards, shares the inspiring 20-year journey of preserving a historically and ecologically significant 165-acre park. From rescuing the land from potential development to creating accessible trails where visitors can experience wagon ruts from the 1840s and diverse prairie ecosystems, this volunteer-led effort showcases grassroots conservation at its finest. • Original 30-acre site commemorated the Beecher Bible and Rifle Colony and contain...

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15:07

Manhattan Area Technical College on the GMCF...

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2025/06/10

Manhattan Area Technical College has transformed from a vocational technical school into an enterprise center for workforce training, offering both traditional college pathways and flexible skills-based education through their Tech Plus program. The college boasts an impressive 98-99% job placement rate with graduates earning $50-70K+ right out of school, demonstrating the critical need for technical education in today's workforce landscape. • Tech Plus program offers individual-facing, skil...

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16:58

Little Apple Splash on the GMCF Community Hour Show...

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2025/06/10

Kitty Pursley joins us to discuss the third annual Little Apple Splash, the world's premier canine aquatics competition coming to Blue Earth Plaza this weekend, featuring dogs jumping from a dock into a pool competing in three disciplines. • Manhattan hosts the national competition as a qualifier for the world championship in Dubuque, Iowa • Competition includes big air (long jump), extreme vertical (high jump), and speed retrieve • 295 entries will transform Blue Earth Plaza int...

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14:39

Flint Hills Summer Fun Camp on the GMCF Community...

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2025/06/03

The Flint Hills Summer Fun Camp offers inclusive summer camp experiences for all children regardless of their abilities. Founded in 2010 by mothers of children with autism, the camp has grown to serve approximately 40 children from three school districts with professional staff and community support. • Started in 2010 by mothers who wanted camp experiences for their children with autism • Serves children ages 5 through high school with and without special needs • Accommodates visible and inv...

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13:18

Thrive! on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 214

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2025/06/03

Thrive, a relatively new nonprofit organization, works to break cycles of poverty by building community support systems, increasing financial stability, and teaching essential parenting skills to families who would otherwise feel isolated and overwhelmed. • Founded by Jamie Morris Hardeman in response to patterns observed at CASA, where families in the foster care system often lacked financial stability, support networks, and parenting skills • Meets weekly on Thursday nights with approximat...

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23:35

2024 - 2025 GMCF Past Board Chair Matt Crocker -...

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2025/05/22

Matt reflects on his journey with the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation, sharing insights from his time as Board Chair and the innovative initiatives that have positioned the foundation for future success. • Joined GMCF after moving to Manhattan in 2005, serving first on the grants committee before joining the Executive Board • Spearheaded an innovative childcare solution that functions as a business incubator for childcare entrepreneurs • Led the foundation through a strategic planning...

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