Ness County Community Development Foundation
Envelope Link Facebook Contact: Kathy Clouston About the Coalition: Thee Ness County Community Development Foundation supports initiatives that preserve Ness County’s heritage, promote growth in each community, and plan for the future – together. Coalition Established Date: October 1, 2023 Past Grants: The Ness County Community Development Foundation has a history of supporting community-based initiatives that improve the health, safety, and quality of life of residents in Ness County and surrounding communities. The organization previously participated in the Kansas Preventive Collaborative underage drinking grant through the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS). Through this initiative, the foundation was involved in community prevention efforts addressing underage drinking and participated in a national conference during the 2018–2019 grant period, providing valuable training, networking, and exposure to evidence-based prevention strategies. In 2025, the organization experienced significant leadership and membership turnover. As a result, the foundation is currently undergoing a reorganization to rebuild its leadership structure, strengthen community partnerships, and establish a renewed vision for future community development and prevention efforts. While the foundation is rebuilding its organizational structure, it brings with it a history of community involvement and experience working with state and national prevention initiatives. The reorganization provides an opportunity to engage new community members, strengthen partnerships, clarify organizational responsibilities, and develop sustainable programs that address current needs in Ness County. The foundation is committed to building on its previous experience while creating a stronger and more sustainable organization for the future. Funding support will help the foundation continue this transition, strengthen its capacity, and implement meaningful community-based initiatives that benefit residents of Ness County. Focus Areas: Trauma Informed Care/Resilience Building, Access to Care, Community Health Worker Programs, Built Environment, Safe Routes to School, Suicide Prevention/Injury Reduction, Food Access, Housing, Tobacco Cessation & Prevention, Workforce Wellness, Childcare Access, Local & State-Level Advocacy, Breastfeeding, General Health & Wellness, Physical Activity, Violence Prevention, Substance Use Prevention/Harm Reduction, Mental Health County: Ness County Region: West Central Region Estimated Membership size: 10 Partner Network: 10 Meeting Frequency & Format: Monthly; In-person Back to the Coalition Directory
Clay Counts Coalition
Envelope Link Facebook Instagram Contact: Lori Martin About the Coalition: 12 sectors of a community that exists to promote social, physical, and mental well-being for residents of Clay County, emphasizing reduction of youth substance use and to foster a thriving environment in which to live, learn, work, and play. Coalition Established Date: January 1, 2005 Past Grants: Drug Free Community Grant, Drug Endangered Children, Kansas Suicide Prevention, YLINK. Clay Center Community Improvement Foundation. Community Outreach includes Suicide Prevention training, youth mental health awareness, Farmer to Farmer Signs of Suicide, ACES training, Bandana Squad, initiated a Community Garden. For Schools we support Teammates Mentoring Program, Strenghtfinders, Too Good for Drugs after school program, Botvin Life skills and parenting classes. We Support 4 chapters of Youth Leaders in Kansas, host alcohol/tobacco free events after school sporting events, and peer to peer suicide prevention training Focus Areas: Mental Health, Trauma Informed Care/Resilience Building, Substance Use Prevention/Harm Reduction, Suicide Prevention/Injury Reduction, Tobacco Cessation & Prevention County: Clay County Region: North Central Region Estimated Membership size: 25 Meeting Frequency & Format: Monthly; Hybrid Back to the Coalition Directory
Grow Labette
Envelope Contact: Lauren Coover About the Coalition: Grow Labette is a community coalition dedicated to improving health, well-being, and quality of life for everyone in Labette County, Kansas. Through collaboration with local organizations, businesses, schools, healthcare providers, and residents, Grow Labette addresses community needs by promoting health equity, expanding access to resources, and creating sustainable solutions to social, economic, and environmental challenges. The coalition works to strengthen connections, empower residents, and support initiatives that help individuals and families thrive. Coalition Established Date: January 1, 2022 Past Grants: BCBS Pathways Grant, KU Communities Organizing to Promote Equity Grant, EPA Government to Government grant, KU Community Impact Hub award, Safe Haven Outreach Mission support, Parsons Community Gardens management and support, Parsons Farmers Market management Focus Areas: General Health & Wellness, Tobacco Cessation & Prevention, Physical Activity, Substance Use Prevention/Harm Reduction, Mental Health, Trauma Informed Care/Resilience Building, Access to Care, Built Environment, Community Health Worker Programs, Suicide Prevention/Injury Reduction, Violence Prevention, Local & State-Level Advocacy, Workforce Wellness, Food Access County: Labette County Region: Southeast Region Estimated Membership size: 30 Back to the Coalition Directory
Liberal Area Coalition for Families
Envelope Link Facebook Contact: Sarah Foreman About the Coalition: MISSION: To serve as a forum for the advancement of community health and services through a networking of government, non-profits, civic services and business organizations to identify gaps in community resources and services and to seek out grant possibilities to establish programs where there is a need. VISION: To make the Liberal region the best place to live and raise a family. Coalition Established Date: January 1, 2001 Past Grants: Liberal Farmer’s MarketLegal ClinicsCitizenship ClassesBlue Cross Blue Shield Pathways to a Healthy Kansas Grant Communities Organizing to Promote Equity (COPE)Healthy Families Grant (Sub-Awardee through Thrive Allen County)Kansas Department for Aging and Disabilities Services Intro GrantKansas Health Foundation Early Literacy GrantKansas Health Foundation Integrated Voter Engagement Grant (Civic Engagement Grant)Navigator Grant (Sub-Awardee through Thrive Allen County) Focus Areas: Mental Health, Trauma Informed Care/Resilience Building, Access to Care, Community Health Worker Programs, Built Environment, Substance Use Prevention/Harm Reduction, Suicide Prevention/Injury Reduction, Food Access, Housing, Tobacco Cessation & Prevention, Workforce Wellness, Childcare Access, Local & State-Level Advocacy, Breastfeeding, General Health & Wellness, Physical Activity County: Seward County Region: Southwest Region Estimated Membership size: 45 Partner Network: 235 Meeting Frequency & Format: Monthly; In-person with Zoom Link Available Back to the Coalition Directory
The Whole Heart Coalition
Envelope Contact: Rachel Sample About the Coalition: The Whole Heart Coalition is a community-driven partnership committed to improving health, well-being, and quality of life across the lifespan by addressing the social, environmental, and systemic factors that influence health outcomes. The Coalition brings together healthcare providers, public health professionals, educators, community-based organizations, local leaders, and residents to collaboratively identify needs, reduce barriers, and create sustainable solutions that support individuals, families, and communities. Coalition Established Date: January 14, 2021 Past Grants: Over the past 10 years, local partners and participating organizations have implemented multiple grants and funded initiatives focused on access to care, workforce stability, infrastructure, and community health improvement. Highlights include: Focus Areas: Food Access, Access to Care, Community Health Worker Programs, General Health & Wellness, Physical Activity, Childcare Access, Workforce Wellness, Housing, Tobacco Cessation & Prevention, Substance Use Prevention/Injury Reduction, Safe Routes to School, Built Environment, Trauma Informed Care/Resilience Building, Mental Health, Violence Prevention, Local & State-Level Advocacy, Breastfeeding County: Greenwood County Region: Southeast Region Estimated Membership size: 3 Partner Network: 3 Meeting Frequency & Format: Bi-monthly, Hybrid Back to the Coalition Directory
North Central Kansas Health Collaborative
Envelope Facebook Contact: Shelby Bohnert About the Coalition: The mission of the NCK Health Collaborative is to align efforts regionally to improve the health and quality of life of our rural communities. Coalition Established Date: June 1, 2015 Past Grants: Over the past 10 years, our NCK Health Collaborative has led and collaborated on several impactful initiatives: 1422 Grant – Kansas Department of Health and EnvironmentThis was our first large-scale initiative and a foundational project that launched our chronic disease prevention and health systems work across the region. Pathways to a Healthy Kansas – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of KansasA comprehensive, multi-sector effort focused in Mitchell and Jewell County that advanced our work in policy, systems, and environmental change, while strengthening local partnerships and improving health outcomes in our communities. Chronic Disease Risk Reduction (CDRR) Grant – Kansas Department of Health and EnvironmentA longstanding initiative focused on reducing risk factors for chronic disease through community-based strategies targeting tobacco use, nutrition, and physical activity. Health Equity Grant – Kansas Health FoundationThis grant deepened our efforts to address social determinants of health and reduce disparities, especially for underserved and rural populations. These projects represent significant milestones in our organization’s development and have had lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve across north central Kansas. Focus Areas: Mental Health, Substance Use Prevention / Harm Reduction, Suicide Prevention / Injury Reduction, Food Access, Tobacco Cessation & Prevention, General Health & Wellness, Physical Activity, Trauma Informed Care / Resilience Building Region: North Central Region Estimated Membership size: 15 Partner Network: 10 Meeting Frequency & Format: Quarterly, In-person & Virtual Back to the Coalition Directory