The Guardians

The Guardians Men helping men with immediate financial needs live with hope & dignity. The beauty of the Funds is that there is no ending to the good that they provide.

Helping men with limited recourses and immediate financial needs within the greater Manhattan, KS area by providing access to funds for essential services, so they have the opportunity to live self-sufficiently, with hope, and dignity.
The Guardians' Funds of the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation consist of an endowment fund and an expendable grants fund. Small grants are made to meet the i

mmediate and critical needs of local men that are not met by traditional funding sources. Members of the Guardians share a strong commitment to continually increasing the endowment so men can lead lives filled with promise and opportunity. Currently, we are accepting gifts of $100-$499 for general memberships and $500+ for founding memberships. Men of all professions are encouraged to participate and contribute to this worthy effort of "men helping men". There will also be opportunities to serve on working committees and the advisory board. The Guardians program is long overdue and we look forward to reaching out and providing support to men who need someone to care for them. Guardians are kept informed of fundraising progress and upcoming events through email notifications.

08/21/2025

Time is running out to register for this month's Policy Breakfast! Lisa Sederlin Isaacson, Director of Early Childhood Education, and Vern Henricks, President/CEO of the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation will be our speakers August 21. They will share insights on the Flint Hills Community Accelerator, a collaborative initiative focused on tackling some of our region's most pressing challenges and building a stronger, more resilient community.

11/21/2024
May has been yet another busy month! We granted out $5,351 to six men in our community. These grants went towards essent...
06/10/2024

May has been yet another busy month! We granted out $5,351 to six men in our community. These grants went towards essential expenses such as car repairs to maintain their ability to be employed and receive necessary medical care and for mattresses that greatly improve quality of life. Read our specific grant stories for these six grants at https://www.gafund.org/recent-grants.cfm.

Check out our recap from 2023 below!
06/03/2024

Check out our recap from 2023 below!

With your support and generosity, we continue to make a positive difference for men in our community! The Guardians posted a record-breaking year in 2023 for both the number of grants awarded and funds provided. The Guardians approved fifty-six grants and awarded $44,553.61 in 2023, surpassing t...

In April, we gave $5,091.09 in grants to eight men in need in the community! Their needs ranged from new mattresses to d...
05/20/2024

In April, we gave $5,091.09 in grants to eight men in need in the community! Their needs ranged from new mattresses to dental work to car repairs. Check out how we gave out these grants at gafund.org!

We are thrilled to announce that we have granted $44,553 to 56 local men in need in 2023! These grants provide financial...
01/04/2024

We are thrilled to announce that we have granted $44,553 to 56 local men in need in 2023! These grants provide financial support to men experiencing unexpected financial difficulty, not typically covered through traditional programs. The grants support their continued success and independence. To learn more about our work and become a Guardian, visit gafund.org.

144 holes and done. Rained out on final round.😏 Great times, lots of laughs and a few birdies.😄
10/12/2023

144 holes and done. Rained out on final round.😏 Great times, lots of laughs and a few birdies.😄

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the 17th Annual Fairy Godmothers and The Guardians golf tournament! This ye...
10/11/2023

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the 17th Annual Fairy Godmothers and The Guardians golf tournament! This year’s tournament brought together 112 golfers and received support from 51 generous sponsors to raise over $30,000 in funds that will go directly toward supporting the Fairy Godmothers' and Guardians' Funds. These funds provide essential assistance to individuals in our community who are experiencing difficult financial times.

08/24/2023
Check out our 2022 In the Know Newsletter! We were busy last year helping the men in our community thrive and prosper. L...
03/17/2023

Check out our 2022 In the Know Newsletter! We were busy last year helping the men in our community thrive and prosper. Learn more about our organization at gafund.org.

Thank you to all the wonderful people who joined us for the 16th Annual Fairy Godmothers & Guardians Charity Golf Tourna...
10/18/2022

Thank you to all the wonderful people who joined us for the 16th Annual Fairy Godmothers & Guardians Charity Golf Tournament! We had the perfect weather conditions to spend time around good company for a great cause.

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555 Poyntz Avenue, Suite 269
Manhattan, KS
66502

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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