2026 Crystal Gala
Get ready to make a difference and enjoy an unforgettable evening!
The Manhattan Community Health Foundation invites you to our annual Crystal Gala on 6:30 pm Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the K-State Alumni Center. This premier community event directly supports our mission to enhance health and wellness for everyone in Manhattan.
Your Impact in Action
Your Impact in Action
The Manhattan Community Health Foundation strives to champion equitable healthcare access and improve lives by investing in innovative solutions and building strong partnerships. Thanks to community generosity, we invested more than $160,000 over the last year to improve the health and well-being of our community. Through past two Crystal Galas, your support accomplished:
- Dispensary of Hope: Funding a three-year commitment opened this vital facility, which provides free, often life-saving medication to low-income, chronically ill community members.
- Healthcare Workforce Development: Continuously building a strong, skilled, and compassionate healthcare workforce by providing providing scholarships for aspiring healthcare professionals and a grant to Manhattan Area Technical College nursing program.
Supporting the Flint Hills Community Care Team
Your Support
Join us for an unforgettable evening dedicated to funding a vital community partnership.
Proceeds from the 2026 Crystal Gala will provide three years of critical funding for the Flint Hills Community Care Team Coordinator. This essential role provides person-centered, wrap-around care for our community's most vulnerable members, coordinating with 30 partner agencies to ensure access to safe housing, food, and the healthcare they need to thrive.
The evening will also feature the presentation of the inaugural Cornerstone of Community Health Award, honoring an inspirational leader in advancing community health.
Enjoy a celebration of community with excellent food, an exciting auction, and lively dancing.
About The Manhattan Community Health Foundation
We believe everyone deserves access to quality healthcare. We are a caring neighbor and compassionate investor who is laser-focused on raising the healthcare bar for all in the Manhattan region.
Visit healthyMHK.org for more information.