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13:06

Wareham Hall on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode...

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2026/04/23

We talk with Wareham Hall executive director Blade Magis about turning a beloved downtown Manhattan landmark into a modern, accessible venue while still honoring what made it historic. Along the way we dig into the weird little artifacts found under the floors and the final fundraising push tied to Grow Green Match Day. • Wareham Hall’s multi-year transition from idea to full-scale restoration • Artifacts uncovered during demolition including a handwritten 1896 Bachelor’s Ball in...

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15:22

The Crisis Center on the GMCF Community Hour Show...

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2026/04/23

We talk with Kathy Ray about receiving Kansas’ Visionary Voice Award and what it reveals about the long, steady work of supporting survivors. We also share how Sexual Assault Awareness Month activities, free Crisis Center services, and community giving keep prevention and response moving forward. • receiving the Visionary Voice Award and why the work is collective • Teal Tuesdays, Denim Day, and community events that spark honest talk • how myths and self-blame keep survivor...

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12:09

Coronado Area Council BSA on the GMCF Community Hour...

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2026/04/14

We talk with Kyle Smith, Scout Executive and CEO of the Coronado Area Council BSA, about how Scouting serves families across 32 Kansas counties while still keeping local donations working right here in Riley County. We dig into Grow Green Match Day, what it costs to join, and how community fundraising keeps the program open to every kid who wants in. • covering 32 counties with headquarters in Salina and a Manhattan field office • using Grow Green Match Day to tell the Scouting st...

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14:32

Good Shepherd Homecare & Hospice on the GMCF...

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2026/04/14

We catch up with Christina Nolte from Good Shepherd Home Care and Hospice as she shares how a downtown tradition fuels compassionate care across Manhattan. We also dig into what it takes to fund long-term hospice support while keeping access simple for families who need help now. • celebrating Promenade on Points and what makes it a favorite night out • how the event works with downtown business hosts and ticketing • key FAQs on drinks, flow between stops, and planning for w...

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11:35

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

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2026/04/09

We talk with Brady Armstrong, interim CEO of Boys and Girls Clubs of Manhattan, about the 27th annual Casino Night and why it fuels real, everyday support for local kids. We also look ahead to summer programming and how families can find openings across Manhattan and beyond. • what Casino Night funds for youth, including scholarships, healthy snacks and meals, and field trips • what to expect at the event, including the Monte Carlo theme, dinner, raffles, and the golden ticket pri...

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20:52

Flint Hills Community Accelerator & the Childcare...

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2026/04/09

We catch up with Lisa Isaacson on how the Flint Hills Community Accelerator is expanding childcare in Manhattan through eight licensed suites and a hub built around education, health care, workforce, and family support. We dig into what it takes to keep providers from burning out, meet hard-to-serve needs like overnight care, and build a model other Kansas communities can copy. • rapid build-out and first months of operations at the Flint Hills Community Accelerator • eight childc...

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17:10

Manhattan Emergency Shelter on the GMCF Community...

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2026/03/31

We talk with Emily Wagner, executive director of the Manhattan Emergency Shelter, about how a long career in social services turns into leadership and what it really takes to keep a shelter stable. We dig into Bids for Bags, the stress of restrictive grant funding, and the changing faces of homelessness in our community. • Emily’s 25-year path from volunteer to director • Bids for Bags event details, auction items, and how donations work • Why unrestricted funds keep operati...

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15:15

Manhattan Arts Center on the GMCF Community Hour Show...

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2026/03/31

We talk with Kendra Coleman from the Manhattan Arts Center about how a single weekend can bring 3,000 neighbors together and still raise real money for programs. We trace how festivals, partnerships, and match-day giving turn into scholarships, equipment, building fixes, and a bigger arts season for Manhattan. • mac and cheese festival growth and what worked • large-scale printmaking with K-State and the road flattener reveal • artist market, live music, costume garage sale, and the annual ar...

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15:12

Manhattan Symphony Orchestra on the Community Hour...

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2026/03/25

We talk with Dr. Rachel Dirks about how the Manhattan Symphony Orchestra forms, grows, and keeps concerts free for the community. We dig into programming choices, real-world logistics, and the partnerships and donations that help a new orchestra dream bigger without losing its values. • spotting a gap in Manhattan’s arts scene and deciding to start a community orchestra • using practical startup steps and an open call that draws more than 90 interested musicians • building an ensemble with p...

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13:42

Manhattan Free Clinic on the Community Hour Show...

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2026/03/24

We catch up with Rick Hernandez from Manhattan Free Clinic on a big year of growth, including a second location and thousands of patient visits. We also talk about what real healthcare access looks like, how new tech helps patients learn at home, and why Grow Green matters for funding patient care. • celebrating 20 years and honoring Dr Jim Reed’s foundational impact • opening a second clinic location near the hospital for easier access • offering sick care and comprehensive...

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20:18

Be Able on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 287

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2026/03/16

We sit down with Scott Voos from Be Able and hear from Gary, a program graduate who goes from jail and instability to recovery housing and a real plan for the future. Gary shares how basic needs, accountability, and community help him rebuild his health, reconnect with family, and aim for a traditional lease. • winter pressure points and why cold months are harder • what a Be Able program graduate means in practice • Gary’s path from jail and probation to stability • w...

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13:56

GMCF President and CEO on the GMCF Community Hour...

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2026/03/16

We share how GMCF’s new strategic plan responds to rapid growth and sets a 2035 vision for being the community’s trusted philanthropic partner. We walk through the three goals guiding our next decade and the practical steps we’re taking to strengthen staffing, grow resources, and deepen measurable impact. • why reaching $400 million in assets changes expectations and operations • the 2035 vision to be the community’s philanthropic choice and trusted resource • three strategic goal...

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18:32

Salvation Army of Manhattan KS on the GMCF Community...

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2026/03/09

We share how local dollars and volunteer time turn into rent relief, utility help, free clothing, hot lunches, and real casework that follows clients from court to hospital to home. The result is practical hope that stays in Riley and Geary counties and grows when neighbors step up. • two staff running casework, meals and clothing support • how vouchers provide free business and family clothing • Angel Tree planning for 1,200 children • kettle funds staying local and what they pay for • volu...

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18:24

Sunset Zoo on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 286

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2026/03/09

Spring brings energy to Sunset Zoo as we welcome Kiatu, a four-month-old colobus monkey named through a community vote, and introduce our new director, Dr. Kaylee Reyes. We share expanded hours, family programs, membership perks, and a full slate of events that connect fun with conservation. • Kiatu’s growth, behavior and striking color changes • The community naming story and tribute to Scott Shoemaker • Dr Kaylee Reyes’ primate expertise and leadership • Spring break hours, story time and ...

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14:22

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Kansas...

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2026/03/03

We share how Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Kansas keeps families close to pediatric care, removes daily burdens, and plans upgrades and events to meet rising demand. We also outline simple ways Manhattan-area listeners can help, from rounding up at McDonald’s to sponsoring local fundraisers. • mission to house families with children in treatment • services including private rooms, meals, laundry, and transport • steady demand with average 13-day stays and waitlists • exterior ...

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17:32

2025 CFA Civic Philanthropy Winner, Manhattan...

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2026/03/03

We spotlight how the Manhattan Optimists turn a simple motto, Friend of Youth, into concrete programs that open doors for kids and strengthen the city. From a thriving instrument drive to free t‑ball and flexible meetings, the club shows how service scales when people show up. • Purpose and history of the Manhattan Optimists since 1959 • Band and orchestra instrument drive for families who cannot afford rentals • Breadth of impact with over 30 programs and grants • Partnerships with schools,...

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20:20

MoA+L on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 281

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2026/02/23

We welcome Museum of Art and Light executive director Erin Dragado for a conversation about building a 21st century museum in Manhattan, Kansas and why audiences are responding. From Dean Mitchell’s moving showcase to a U.S.-exclusive Picasso immersive, we explore art, tech, and community impact. • Origin story of the Museum of Art and Light • Erin’s museum path from California and Chicago back to Kansas • Blending fine art, immersive storytelling and digital works • Why Web3 and generative ...

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13:54

2025 Rising Start Volunteer Awardee Sheila...

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2026/02/23

We share how a grassroots directory grew into a regional network serving over 200 entrepreneurs a year and why the Yuma Street Cultural Center will unite culture, community, and commerce. We unpack leadership lessons, capital readiness, and partnerships that close access gaps across the Flint Hills. • Founding story of Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills • Journalism and marketing roots shaping social entrepreneurship • Why a directory was not enough for lasting impact • Kitchen and resta...

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18:17

2025 Philanthropy Award Winner, Dennis Mullin on the...

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2026/02/18

We sit down with Dennis Mullen of SPS Companies to explore how faith, volunteerism, and focused giving can transform a community. From childcare and housing to the case for growth over cuts, we share practical ways to get involved and why small towns amplify impact. • award recognition rooted in service, not credit • faith as a daily habit that fuels giving • volunteerism as leadership training and culture • SPS support for employees on local boards • strategic local giving through trusts an...

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Flint Hills Regional Leadership on the GMCF Community...

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2026/02/17

We trace how the Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program builds servant leaders who think bigger than their zip code and act locally with speed and empathy. Alumni form deep networks, serve on boards, fuel civic conversations, and find purpose that anchors long-term community impact. • origins in 1980s agricultural leadership and 1990s regional expansion • 683 alumni to date with seven-county reach • sharp rise in women leaders and cross-sector diversity • visits to the Statehouse to build c...

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