Poll shows strong support for expanding Medicaid among small businesses, voters
A recent statewide poll of small business owners, voters and Republican primary voters shows that most respondents favor Medicaid expansion in Kansas and believe doing so would increase health care access for thousands of low-income Kansans, spur job growth and boost the state’s economy. Commissioned by Sunflower Foundation and conducted Nov. 10-20, 2023, by Public […]
Aspen Institute bringing Food is Medicine Convening to Sunflower Nonprofit Center
Food & Society at the Aspen Institute, a leader in initiatives to expand access to food and nutrition interventions that aid in preventing, managing and even reversing chronic disease, will be hosting its Food is Medicine Midwest Convening Jan. 25 and 26 at the Sunflower Nonprofit Center in Topeka. The event is set for 9 […]
Fourth Trail Talk Tuesday, ‘Where’s the Money? set for Jan. 9
It’s time for another K-State Research and Extension Trail Talk Tuesday, with this month’s topic focusing on money matters. Trail Talk Tuesday, a partnership of K-State Research and Extension, Sunflower Foundation and the Kansas Trails Council, is a webinar series for public trail enthusiasts in Kansas who want the opportunity to network with each other and […]
KU Center for Public Partnerships & Research to lead KFA needs assessment
Results will guide the long-term investment strategies of the Kansas Fights Addiction Grant Review Board. Sunflower Foundation has selected the University of Kansas Center for Public Partnerships and Research (CPPR) to conduct a year-long, comprehensive statewide needs assessment of substance use disorder (SUD) systems and related work in Kansas that will be used to guide […]
Special screenings of ‘The Hill That Healed a Nation’ Dec. 8 at Topeka public library
After partnering for over a year on production of a documentary delving into the history of the northwest Topeka hill that once was home to Native American settlers before becoming a center of innovation in health care, Abandoned Atlas Foundation and Sunflower Foundation are pleased to announce their plans to release “The Hill That Healed […]
KFA Board awards more than $4 million for prevention services
After giving more than $6 million in grants in September aimed at supporting substance abuse and addiction treatment services across the state, the Kansas Fights Addiction Grant Review Board has awarded a second round of funding, this time providing more than $4 million in support of prevention services. The latest KFA grants, which focus on […]
Mid-century homes, Sunflower Nonprofit Center on Historic Homes Tour
Take a step back in time on Sunday, Oct. 15, when the Shawnee County Historical Society and its Historic Homes Tour offers participants an opportunity to view five mid-century Topeka homes, before ending at the Sunflower Nonprofit Center, where noted Topeka author Ann Anderson will present a historical program and tours of the center’s historic […]
Billie Hall, foundation President & CEO, announces plans to retire in early 2024
After serving as president and CEO of Sunflower Foundation for more than 22 years, Billie Hall has announced her plans to retire from the health philanthropic organization in early 2024. Hall, who assumed her duties in August 2001 following the organization’s incorporation in 2000, is the only CEO in the foundation’s history. “Billie has given […]
A letter from Billie: Saying goodbye after 22 years of philanthropy
Dear Friends and Colleagues, I am writing to share with you that I will be retiring from my role as President & CEO of Sunflower Foundation in early 2024. It has been an immense honor to serve in this capacity for over 22 years, and I always will be grateful to members of the inaugural […]
Director Sterling, Event Manager Lopez form new team at Nonprofit Center
Director Tami Sterling, left, and Event Manager Maria Lopez recently were promoted into their roles and now form the new leadership team at the Sunflower Nonprofit Center. Sunflower Foundation is pleased to announce its new Sunflower Nonprofit Center team, with the promotions of Tami Sterling to director and Maria Lopez to event manager. Sterling, who […]