The Community Relations Committee fosters and manages the relationship between the Jewish community and the greater Wichita community by monitoring and reacting to the incidents which affect the security of the Jewish community; by reaching out to the wider community to provide information and education regarding the Jewish community; and by joining with other community groups to promote common goals.
Ongoing activities of the CRC include:
The MKJF Community Outreach Coordinator visits elderly (or homebound) and members in our community by phone and personal visit; recruits people to attend Federation and Jewish community events; helps to plan the monthly Café Chevre “not-for-seniors-only” lunch and education program; and provides referrals to social service and governmental organizations that work with seniors and others in the community.
Kimarie Funschelle serves as the MKJF’s Community Outreach Coordinator. Email: kfunschelle@mkjf.org
The Mid-Kansas Jewish Federation provides information and referrals, emergency social services, and emergency financial aid for Jewish residents of Wichita and the surrounding area. The social service policy includes the following criteria:
Financial assistance is provided for immediate needs, including food, clothing, shelter, utilities and medical.
The MKJF is committed to respecting the privacy and dignity of each individual and their right to ask for and receive assistance in a professional setting.
Café Chevre (Friendship Café) is our monthly lunch and education program, open to all who enjoy good company, lunch and an interesting program.
Remember! Café Chevre is “not for seniors only” … everyone is always welcome! We’re always looking for fun and educational programs for Café Chevre…all suggestions are appreciated.
Yachad, a group of Jewish singles, couples, and the “young-at-heart,” meets monthly (or so) in a casual social setting so members can form their own social networks and feel more comfortable attending community events. Now in its ninth year, this dinner/social group continues going strong. Yachad is an “outreach” group with members of all ages and is open to anyone who would like to attend! Newcomers are especially welcome.
Food, fun and friends keep Yachad going strong!
Mid-Kansas Jewish Federation
1850 N. Woodlawn
Wichita, KS 67208
Monday - Friday: Open at 9:30 AM