A Safe Place

Safehouse Crisis Center in Pittsburg provides a place that is safe and free of violence. Where children can build and maintain positive relationships with their parents.

Safehouse aids in the reduction of the incidence of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

Safehouse has been in operation for 34 years and continues to provide advocacy and shelter services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking in Southeast Kansas. Click here to learn more.

24-Hour Crisis Hotline

Pittsburg Area - 800-794-9148

Wesley House - Serving Southeast Kansas

Wesley House is an outreach mission of First United Methodist Church in Pittsburg, Kansas.  It was established in 1982 to address the needs of low-income families in the area.  The mission of Wesley House is to provide a safe, welcoming place for individuals and families of Crawford County to seek assistance, advocacy, education and hope for a brighter tomorrow.  The ministry has grown and evolved through the years, but the primary purpose remains the same- to reach out with God's love to those who are in need in Crawford County. To learn more about their services click here.

SEK History

As a child growing up and attending school in Southeast Kansas, every school year, my class would visit the Crawford County Historical Museum. The Crawford County Historical Museum is a non-profit organization and has one of the largest collection of artifacts and historical displays in the area. Located just off of the Hwy 69 Bypass, the museum holds many memories for the community members of Southeast Kansas. 

To read more about the museum, click here for an article written by PSU student and Collegio Copy Editor Brianna Price.

The museum has opened its doors to the community by allowing meetings to be held in their Education Room. To reach a broader audience, the museum has begun hosting Sip & Paint Fundraisers as well. I have attended four (4) of the painting events and two I have taught. 

On May 6, 2018, the Crawford County Historical Museum is hosting a Sip, Paint & Laugh event. I will be guiding the attendees through a painting of Dandelions at Dawn. A fun spring themed picture.