Grow the Catholic Charities Endowment Fund in Southeast Kansas During Match Week 2026

Catholic Charities Pittsburg Office is excited to partner once again with the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) for Match Week 2026, happening Nov. 9-13.

During Match Week, the Catholic Charities Endowment Fund is one of several funds eligible to receive a share of $100,000 in matching funds from CFSEK. The match amount is prorated based on each organization’s share of total community contributions during Match Week, meaning every gift helps increase support for Catholic Charities and the people we serve throughout Southeast Kansas.

The support and generosity provided through CFSEK helps sustain the work of Catholic Charities across Southeast Kansas. Match Week gives donors an opportunity to multiply their impact while helping ensure our services remain available for years to come. Every gift strengthens our ability to provide housing support, case management and critical resources for individuals, families and veterans throughout the region.”

Traci Kennedy, executive director of Catholic Charities

What Is the Catholic Charities Endowment Fund?

Established in October 2021 with an initial $25,000 contribution from Catholic Charities, the endowment fund provides individuals, businesses and foundations the opportunity to make a lasting investment in the agency’s mission in Southeast Kansas.

Because endowment funds are designed for long-term growth, contributions made today help sustain Catholic Charities’ services for future generations. Earnings from the fund support ongoing ministry while preserving the principal investment.

Supporting the Work of Catholic Charities in Southeast Kansas

Since opening its Pittsburg office in 1989, Catholic Charities has served an 11-county region in Southeast Kansas, offering services that strengthen families and promote stability.

The downtown Pittsburg office primarily assists individuals and families in securing and maintaining safe, affordable housing through several programs and grants. The Veteran Services program focuses on preventing homelessness and promoting long-term stability for veterans and their families.

In addition, SAFE Project, a collaboration with the Kansas Department for Children and Families, helps survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault overcome barriers to employment, housing, and long-term self-sufficiency.

How to Give During Match Week

All gifts are tax-deductible and may be made in the following ways:

Online

Visit SEKGives.org/nonprofits/CatholicCharitiesInc

In Person

Deliver donations to the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas office:

100 S. Broadway St., Suite 100
Pittsburg, KS 66762

Donations eligible for Match Week’s prorated matching funds will be accepted beginning Nov. 9, 2026, through Nov. 13, 2026.

By Mail

Mail checks to:

Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas
P.O. Box 1448
Pittsburg, KS 66762

Checks must be postmarked by Friday, Nov. 13, 2026.

Please make checks payable to Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas and write “Catholic Charities Endowment Fund” in the memo line.