Philanthropy Today

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 patient access, clinic capacity, and partnerships that fill gaps like vision care. 
• the decision to move after water migration issues...

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, what Bison Beef and Bourbon funds next, and how an upgraded outdoor classroom will handle real Kansas weather.
• the new sculpture...

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, grief support, and ways to volunteer.
• festival details at the K-State Alumni Center with cocktail hour and a five-course wine p...

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 about how pottery and mixed media art can support mental health, especially for veterans and military families looking for a real outlet...

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 English and Wazhazhe exhibition featuring three Osage Nation artists, plus ways to celebrate and show up for the museum this season.