Humanity House in the News

Media inquiries: Contact Barbara Button, Executive Director at Humanity House at (620) 380-6664 or email barb@humanityhousefoundation.org.

Registered, Views from Allen County, Kansas Podcast (November 25, 2025)
Humanity House’s Barb Button wants you to get out of your comfort zone. [Listen here.]

Pantries Look To Fill Gaps (October 2025)
With SNAP benefits at risk due to the federal government shutdown, Humanity House and other Southeast Kansas food pantries are facing unprecedented demand, leaving shelves emptier just as the holiday season nears. [Read the full article here.]

Humanity House targets ‘Food Gap’ (September 2025)
Humanity House hopes to draw awareness to growing food insecurity in Kansas and elsewhere across the country. [Read the full article here].

$25K Matching Challenge: Support Humanity House Services (May 2025)
Humanity House Foundation is calling on the community to help meet a $25,000 matching pledge that will directly support its vital programs and services. The fundraising challenge runs through July 15. [Read the full article here].

Christmas Gift Giveaway Brings Joy to Local Children (December 2024)
Humanity House Foundation invites children to visit Santa and choose a special gift during its annual Christmas event, held Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. Many of the gifts— including more than 300 stuffed animals—are handmade by dedicated local volunteers. [Read the full article here].

Campaign Success: Humanity House Surpasses $25K Matching Goal (October 2024)
Humanity House Foundation exceeded its goal to raise $25,000 to match a generous anonymous donation. Emprise Bank was among the latest supporters to contribute to the campaign, which comes at a time when more individuals are turning to the organization’s food pantry for help. [Read the full article here].

Humanity House Receives Major Gifts and Grants (September 2024)
Humanity House Foundation recently received a strong boost in funding to support its services. A $25,000 matching gift, combined with $30,000 in additional donations, will help expand the organization’s impact. In addition, three new grants totaling $8,300 were awarded to further strengthen program delivery. [Read the full article here].

Concert to Benefit Humanity House: A Night for Humanity (May 2024)
Damaris Kunkler and Atomic Possum will present A Night for Humanity, a benefit concert in support of Humanity House Foundation. The event takes place at 7 p.m. Friday at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. [Read the full article here].

Bridges Out of Poverty (March 2024)
Humanity House Foundation hosts a powerful class offering insight into the root causes of poverty and the economic challenges many families face. [Read the full article here].

Perfect Timing: Donated Bicycle Finds a New Home at Humanity House (March 2024)
Ron Nelson, a former Allen County resident, restores used bicycles and donates them to those in need. During a recent visit to Humanity House Foundation, his timing was just right—a 12-year-old boy in need of a bike received one of Nelson’s donations. [Read the full article here].

Investing in Community: Barbara Button Named New Executive Director of Humanity House Foundation (January 2024)
Discover how Barbara Button is leading Humanity House Foundation into a new chapter of service and impact. [Read the full article here].