Alexis Padilla

At the Dockum Drug Store, students challenged segregation in what became the nation’s first successful sit‑in.

Ten years ago, Jerri Bowman transformed a barn in Maize into a cat sanctuary after being inspired by her experience at another rescue.

Kara Vaughn launched Chalk’d as a nonprofit after viral TikTok post. Its mission is simple, “Just spread that positivity and kindness and to be a good person.”

Peachy Farms, an animal rescue in Kansas, provides a healing space for people through animal therapy.

The Et Cetera Shop in Newton has been donating 90% of its profits to the Mennonite Central Committee Thrift network and 10% to local grants with the help of volunteers.

Tina Peck, Hope Medical’s founder, designed the center with survivors of sexual or domestic abuse in mind.

Over the summer, Feeding the Children of Central Kansas distributes more than 40,000 meals to Ellsworth, Barton, Rice, Russell and Lincoln counties.

Alexis Padilla WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A donation no matter how small has potential to grow. The Western Kansas Community Foundation is proof of that concept.

Shepherd’s Way lifts up people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by putting them on a path to live independently.

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Back in 2023, David Watts wanted to find a Bible study to join. His mom suggested he visit the worship night at Shepherd's Way