Southwick House

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

We're incredibly grateful to Emporia Lions Club for this support! Thank you!

The Emporia Lions Club has approved $25,400 in grants and scholarships through the Cleve Cook/Emporia Lions Club Memorial Fund for 2026, marking another year of support for youth and agricultural

06/03/2026

CrossWinds, in partnership with Kansas Legal Services, will host an Expungement and Drivers’s License Clinic on Wednesday, June 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Church Hall in Strong City, 609 Elm St.
The clinic will provide free legal assistance for individuals with qualifying Kansas criminal or traffic cases. The expungement process can help seal or remove eligible criminal records from public view, reducing barriers that may impact employment, housing, education, and financial stability.
The clinic is open to all eligible community members and is not limited to individuals currently receiving services through CrossWinds. Those looking to attend are required to register in advance by calling 316-267-3975 or emailing [email protected] to determine eligibility and allow volunteer attorneys time to prepare necessary documentation prior to the event.

CrossWinds, in partnership with Kansas Legal Services, will host an Expungement and Drivers’s License Clinic on Wednesday, June 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Church Hall in Strong City, 609 Elm St.
The clinic will provide free legal assistance for individuals with qualifying Kansas criminal or traffic cases. The expungement process can help seal or remove eligible criminal records from public view, reducing barriers that may impact employment, housing, education, and financial stability.
The clinic is open to all eligible community members and is not limited to individuals currently receiving services through CrossWinds. Those looking to attend are required to register in advance by calling 316-267-3975 or emailing [email protected] to determine eligibility and allow volunteer attorneys time to prepare necessary documentation prior to the event.
Transportation assistance may be available for current CrossWinds clients based on individual need. Clients seeking transportation support are encouraged to contact the agency by calling 620-343-2211 or emailing [email protected] prior to the event.

06/02/2026

If you're headed to college in the fall, it's not too late to look into the Undergraduate Education Grant! Applications are open for two more weeks.

https://jonesfdn.org/undergraduate-education-grant/

05/29/2026

Southwick House Director Cara Codney is headed out to ride 50 miles for Unbound Gravel to support Southwick House and raise funds to support the construction of our new building! If you see her, cheer her on as she puts in a little sweat equity of her own!

Check out the link below to learn more or support Cara’s ride!

https://southwickhouseinc.networkforgood.com/projects/300717-cara-s-50-for-50-unbound-ride

05/22/2026

We're excited to announce that registration is open for our parenting classes!
Join us Monday evenings from 5:30–7:45 PM, July 13–August 31! Dinner is provided and we have childcare for children 3 months-11 years old.
This session, parents and caregivers can choose between two practical class options:
✨ Practical Parenting: A hands-on parenting class focused on practical tools and techniques tailored to your child’s age and stage.
✨ Love & Logic: A relationship-based parenting class that helps you raise responsible, confident kids through healthy boundaries and natural consequences.
The final 2 weeks of the session will focus on internet safety and protecting your kids online.
💲 Cost: $30 per adult
📍 Classes held at Radical Life (528 Sylvan St, Emporia)
📝 Fill out the form in the comments to save your spot!

05/22/2026

The application window for Undergraduate Education Grants is almost halfway over! Applications are available at https://jonesfdn.org/undergraduate-education-grant/

05/22/2026

The Madison Masonic Lodge #196 is extending an invitation to participate in their free health and cancer screening on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Check out the details below!

05/21/2026

𝗬𝗢𝗨'𝗥𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗!
Join us for a health and cancer screening hosted by the Kansas Masons, Madison Lodge #196, and the Masonic Cancer Alliance. This community outreach event is open to the public. All ages are welcome. Registration is not required, except for mammograms. Insurance is not required.

𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡:
Saturday, June 13, 2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘:
Madison Masonic Lodge #196
308 W Main Street
Madison, KS
66855

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧:
• FREE Prostate cancer screenings
• FREE Skin cancer screenings
• FREE Take-home colorectal cancer screening kits
• FREE Genetic testing education
• FREE Radon home testing kits (while supplies last)
• Mammograms:
- To register for a mammogram, call Chavely at 913-945-7864.
- If you have insurance, the mammogram will be billed to your insurance.
- If you do NOT have insurance, the MCA will cover the cost of the mammogram.

𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦?
Contact Joe Schindler:
620-437-6844
[email protected]

Kansas Masonic Foundation

05/20/2026

A short video by The Lyon County Observer with an update on what's happening at the Southwick House construction site. We'll be sharing updates as construction progresses, so follow our social media to stay up-to-date.

(and our insurance company and the construction company would probably like us to remind folks that the site is closed during construction for safety)