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15:27

Manhattan Optimist Club on the GMCF Community Hour...

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2025/05/20

The Manhattan Optimist Club is launching an instrument drive to collect gently used band and orchestra instruments for students whose families can't afford them. This initiative brings together the Optimist Club, K-State's instrument repair specialist, and local school music directors to ensure every child has the opportunity to participate in music education regardless of financial circumstances. • Instrument collection runs June 2-7 at K-State Credit Union and Landmark Bank locations • Cly...

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13:55

Konza United Way on the GMCF Community Hour Show...

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2025/05/20

Tara Clausen, CEO of Kansa United Way, discusses their upcoming Community Investment Day where volunteers help decide how donor funds are allocated to programs supporting ALICE families (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). • Community Investment Day on July 23rd is a full-day event where volunteers review grant applications and hear from nonprofit partners • Dollars raised through United Way campaigns are invested directly back into community programs in four key areas: healthy com...

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15:01

Symphony in the Flint Hills on the GMCF Community...

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2025/05/13

The Symphony in the Flint Hills prepares for its final concert on June 14th after 20 remarkable years of bringing music to the Kansas prairie. This signature event has faced growing challenges, including weather disruptions and rising costs, but remains committed to celebrating and raising awareness about one of the last tallgrass prairies in the world. • Started when Jane Coger hosted the Kansas City Symphony on her property for a birthday celebration • Final event will be held at the Evans...

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14:33

Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce's HYPE on the GMCF...

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2025/05/13

The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce's HYPE program creates a community for young professionals through social events, professional development, and nonprofit engagement. Rebranded five years ago, HYPE (Helping Young Professionals Emerge) focuses on building connections and making Manhattan a place where 18-40 year olds want to live, work, and play. • Program operates through five pillars: play, engage, develop, connect, and Love MHK • Monthly "HYPE Happy Hour" on the last Thursday and "La...

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15:45

Manhattan Area Technical College on the GMCF...

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2025/05/06

Manhattan Area Technical College receives prestigious Carnegie Foundation classifications, positioning it among an elite 8% of institutions nationwide with outstanding student outcomes including 97% job placement rates and 86% of graduates remaining in Kansas. • Carnegie Foundation classifications include Applied and Career Studies (top 8% of institutions) and Opportunity College and University (top 16%) • New campus building attracts students and enables partnerships with employers like PTM...

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13:40

ECM at K-State on the GMCF Community Hour Show Show...

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2025/05/06

ECM at K-State creates an inclusive campus community through student-driven programming and a mission of "all humans welcome, no strings attached." The organization fosters belonging while addressing important topics like sustainability, community building, and inclusive dining. • Friday Real Food Lunches provide vegan, gluten-free meals for 20-30 students weekly • Student-driven programming allows participants to create the community events they want to see • Retreats focus on practical sus...

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15:13

No Stone Unturned Foundation on the GMCF Community...

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2025/04/29

No Stone Unturned Foundation has moved into their new facility on Tuttle Creek Boulevard in Manhattan, allowing them to start pulling children off waiting lists and expand their pediatric therapy services. Their holistic care model has gained such recognition that therapy organizations from across Kansas are visiting to learn about their approach. • Topped the Grow Green Match Day leaderboard with over $133,000 from 122 gifts, averaging more than $1,000 per donation • Preparing for the 17th ...

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15:46

Center of Hope Ministry on the GMCF Community Hour...

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2025/04/28

The Center of Hope Ministry serves Manhattan's homeless population as a warming shelter, providing dignity and safety during the harshest winter months. This volunteer-run organization now offers nightly cots, meals, and life-changing support to up to 30 guests. • 100% volunteer-operated with working board members covering overnight shifts • Recently moved from Vineyard Church to First Congregational Church downtown for better accessibility • Remained open 24/7 during a severe winter storm de...

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19:21

Be Able on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 204

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2025/04/22

Be Able Community Center provides life-changing support to Manhattan residents facing adversity, offering essential services and a compassionate community. The center is celebrating its fifth year of operation while preparing to launch a crucial supportive housing program to bridge a significant gap in local resources. • Located at 431 South Fifth Street, Be Able functions as a daytime community resource center open 8 am-4 pm daily • Services include coffee, computer access, laundry faciliti...

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12:32

Good Shepherd Homecare & Hospice on the GMCF...

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2025/04/22

Good Shepherd Home Care and Hospice hosts their 19th annual Promenade on Points fundraiser this Thursday, allowing participants to visit nine downtown Manhattan businesses for food and beverage tastings while supporting end-of-life care for those regardless of ability to pay. • Two and a half hour event features nine participating businesses offering food and drink samples • New check-in location at Union Hall, where guests receive a tasting glass, plate, and event map • Participating locati...

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17:07

Big Lakes Developmental Center on the GMCF Community...

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2025/04/15

Lori Feldkamp reflects on her 30-year career at Big Lakes Developmental Center as she prepares to retire, while introducing her successor, Liz Hawley, who brings 18 years of experience with the organization. · Big Lakes has grown from 100 to over 200 employees during Lori's tenure · The organization faces a statewide waiting list of 4,500 people needing developmental disability services · Around...

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12:06

The Manhattan Emergency Shelter on the GMCF Community...

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2025/04/15

Emily Wagner, Executive Director of Manhattan Emergency Shelter, discusses their fundraising initiatives and the challenges of securing consistent funding for homeless services in Kansas. • Manhattan Emergency Shelter collaborated with the Center of Hope Ministries to provide a warming shelter during the difficult winter • The 21st Annual Bids for Bags Benefit takes place May 2nd at St. Thomas More Church with Derby chic attire • Event features silent auction of 100-125 new designer bags, li...

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11:34

The Manhattan Free Clinic on the GMCF Community Hour...

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2025/04/08

The Manhattan Free Clinic has been providing free primary care for 20 years to uninsured residents living within 200% of the poverty level in Riley County, which has one of the highest poverty rates in Kansas. They're celebrating this milestone while expanding services to the new Community Accelerator facility on Kimball Avenue, which will improve accessibility for patients on Manhattan's west side. • All services, including medications, are completely free through partnerships w...

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15:30

Pawnee Mental Health on the GMCF Community Hour Show...

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2025/04/07

Kansas climbs 29 ranks in mental health ratings, while Pawnee Mental Health provides innovative solutions for community needs despite ongoing challenges from the lack of Medicaid expansion. CEO Mike Rezkalla discusses the organization's progress, rural outreach programs, and upcoming initiatives to improve access to critical mental health services. · Kansas jumped from 51st to 22nd place in Mental Health America's state rankings, ranking 5th in youth services ...

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14:07

Feeding Manhattan: The Flint Hills Breadbasket's Next...

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2025/04/01

The Flint Hills Breadbasket is transforming food assistance in Manhattan with its upcoming move to a spacious new facility on Skyview Drive, which will open in early May. Executive Director Karla Hagemeister shares how this expansion will create a dignified shopping experience while nearly doubling its weekly service hours. • New location will feature a grocery store-like environment with polished concrete floors and tall ceilings • Moving from cramped quarters to a space designed for dignit...

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14:22

The Flint Hills Volunteer Center on the GMCF...

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2025/04/01

The Flint Hills Volunteer Center coordinates over 925 volunteers serving in 85 different opportunities across Riley County. It helps seniors age with dignity in their homes while creating meaningful service roles for community members. • Operates the medical transportation program with volunteers driving 57 clients to medical appointments in Manhattan • Facilitates the Neighbor-to-Neighbor program, providing leaf removal, snow clearing, and other home maintenance services • Coordinates 69 vol...

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15:15

Morning Star, Inc on the GMCF Community Hour Episode...

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2025/03/26

Doncha McDonald shares how Morningstar's unique peer-led approach transforms lives by creating power balance among those with mental illness. Through her personal journey with schizoaffective disorder, she reveals how finding purpose through community support was more healing than medication alone. • Morningstar's "secret sauce" is that everyone who works there has lived experience with mental illness • Doncha struggled with delusions for years, including symptoms of anosognosia—the inabilit...

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14:39

Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan on the GMCF Community...

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2025/03/26

The Boys and Girls Club of Manhattan prepares for its 26th annual Casino Night fundraiser on April 4th at the K-State Alumni Center, featuring a prom theme and introducing their first-ever dance floor to the event. • Now operating in 13 locations across Ogden, Manhattan, and Wamego • Early Learning Center serves over 80 infants and toddlers with room to grow • New dedicated Teen Center fulfills 30-year dream, serving over 30 teens daily • Casino Night fundraiser proceeds ensure program acces...

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15:29

Sink Gordon Accountants & Advisors LLP on the GMCF...

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2025/03/18

Jim Gordon sits down to discuss his 26 years of community impact through the Community Foundation and the Community Foundation Awards, which honor those who give their time, talent, and treasure. • Jim Gordon, co-founder of GMCF and title sponsor of the CFAs, shares how the awards began • The CFAs focus on celebrating volunteers who contribute time and talent alongside those who give financially • Starting with four title sponsors (Kansas State Bank, Steel, and Pipe Supply, Trust Company of ...

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14:48

Flint Hills Discovery Center on the GMCF Community...

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2025/03/18

Leslie White, Director of the Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation, shares her passion for supporting the Discovery Center through fundraising for exhibits, educational programs, and community events while making learning accessible to everyone in the region. • The annual Friend of the Flint Hills award will honor Carl and Mary Ice on April 11th for their contributions to protecting the Flint Hills ecosystem • This year marks the final Symphony in the Flint Hills event on June 14th, which...

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