August 2025 Newsletter
The Catholic Foundation of Northeast Kansas is now offering Charitable Gift Annuities—an impactful way to support your faith while receiving a steady income for life. This trusted giving option allows you to leave a lasting legacy for the Church and the ministries you care about. Contact us today to learn how a Charitable Gift Annuity can benefit you and your loved ones.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Emporia recognized August as Make-a-Will Month by hosting Wills and Estates: Smart Steps for Your Family's Future. The workshop featured local attorney, Stuart Symmonds of Symmonds & Symmonds Law who presented on best practices in creating a legacy for your loved ones and cherished causes. Contact the Catholic Foundation to host a workshop like this at your parish, school, or institution.
2025 Grant Program
This year’s grant program application IS CLOSING! We will stop accepting applications on August 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM. There is still time- Don't miss out on the opportunity to raise additional funds for your parish, school, or ministry! Submit your application now. Contact mwade@archkck.org with questions.
The Linda A. Hoover Nursing Scholarship
Linda A. Hoover was a recipient of a scholarship that enabled her to pursue her dream of becoming an RN. Linda has established her own scholarship fund to pass on the gift of helping another person pursue their dream of becoming an RN.
The Linda A. Hoover Nursing Scholarship Committee selected My Phuong Le from Johnson County Community College as this year’s scholarship recipient! Click here to read JCCC's coverage of this story.
Event: Wills and Trusts Workshop
Date: September 3rd, 2025 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Lawrence, KS
Speaker: Casey Connealy, Estate Planning Attorney
Registration: Click Here, Free
Event: Estate Planning 101
Date: September 24th, 2025 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Topeka, KS
Speaker: Vince Cox, Attorney at Law
Registration: Click Here, Free
Event: Catholic Advisors Network
Date: October 15th, 2025 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Church of the Nativity, Leawood, KS
Speaker: Chris Malmgren, Financial Advisor
Registration: Click Here, Free
Event: Wills and Trusts Workshop
Date: October 15th, 2025 | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Shawnee, KS
Speaker: Casey Connealy, Estate Planning Attorney
Registration: Click Here, Free
Event: Wills and Trusts Workshop
Date: October 16th, 2025 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, Osawatomie, KS
Speaker: Jon Stanfield, Partner, Estate Planning & Administrative Attorney
Registration: Click Here, Free
Event: Estate Planning 101
Date: October 23rd, 2025 | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: St. Patrick Catholic Church, Osage City, KS
Speaker: Vince Cox, Attorney at Law
Registration: Click Here, Free
Event: Tax Reducing Strategies for Pre-and Post-Retirees
Date: November 6th, 2025 | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Ottawa, KS
Speaker: Bill Eckert, AEP, CAP
Registration: Click Here, Free