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The Charles E Pope, Sr. Foundation's core mission is rooted in freedom, community education, and devotion. We are dedicated to protecting our history in Quindaro, Kansas, by actively working to form a tribe, addressing paper genocide, and engaging with the UN and other international entities.
Furthermore, we honor and protect our veterans and support local youth through educational scholarships to HBCUs, job placement, sports programs, historical education, and international volunteer travel opportunities. Our devotion to this area also encompasses collaborating with local churches through prayer and providing direct assistance for the immediate needs of our community during crises and unforeseen disasters.
The foundation also focuses on our family history, ranging from the Revolutionary war to every war fought up to the present day. We share family stories, explore veteran recollections from historical letters, and celebrate stories of hope, love, and triumph.
We conduct podcast shows with guest appearances and discussions supporting the preservation of valuable family heirlooms, documents, and pictures. We also provide information about vital resources, mental health support, and navigating challenges of post-war adjustments.
Our goal is to create a space where veterans, friends, and family members can find support by sharing our history, protecting our legacy, and ensuring that future generations never forget the sacrifices made by our families through the centuries.
We have also thanked veterans for their service, through various ceremonies for veterans who serve as civil servants, in the police department, fire department, sheriff's department. We partnered with the Salvation Army of Kansas City, Kansas. The Daughters of the American Revolutionary War received an award, from the armed forces, for partnering with our foundation for acknowledging veterans on the 50th anniversary of the vietnam war hosted in Quindaro, Kansas in November 2023
Charles E Pope, Sr. Foundation
Foundational Families
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Established his residency for being one of the first five families in 1859 settlement in Old Quindaro. In 1860 he established the first emancipation in Kansas while laying the architectural and civic groundwork for the region's future development.
As the first wave of pioneers, they transformed the fertile plains of Kansas into a thriving community through collective labor and shared heritage.
Preserving the legacy of those who served, ensuring their stories are honored through archival documentation and community outreach.
Reaching Foundatonal Families Through Regular Community Outreach Meetings
The Charles E. Pope, Sr. Foundation conducts regular foundational and community outreach meetings to help local communities and tribal families secure and protect their precious histories. NOTE: Another event, Video below is for the Emancipation Celebration
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Promoting Mental Health Awareness and Family Support Resources
The Charles E. Pope, Sr. Foundation aims to continuing making acknowledging veterans for their service to the Country an annual event.
Families Nationwide Now Feel a True Sense of Support
Lisa King wants to reach out to not only our local veterans but Nationwide across the Country with Annual Charles E. Pope, 'Sr Foundation Veterans Appreciation Award Ceremonies. David Stracke of Two Hot Too Handle's Barbecue Food Truck donated food for an officer that was killed in the line of duty, for the officers that worked his shift. Donating his time and food for this special veteran's event was greatly appreciated, as well. FOR ONLINE ORDER: 2hot2handlebbqKC.com
Veterans Share Stories, Memories and Brotherhood Support with the group
Veterans, families and friends all listened to stories of courage,
triumph and family support as veterans share their heart-felt journeys and serving the Country for Justice, Truth and the American way.
Veterans Received Certificates, Gifts and Coins
A well deserved ceremony acknowledges war veterans from the Vietnam War's 50th Anniversary in 2023, during this special event. The foundation conducts annual honorary events for veterans from various conflicts up to today.
Lisa King & Daughters of the American Revolution
Hosted by Lisa King, of the Charles E. Pope, Sr. Foundation and the Daughters of the American Revolution, this event marked the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam war and veterans were finally acknowledged here by the Charles E. Pope, Sr. Foundation on November 23, 2023.
Safeguarding Heritage: A Salute to Service - Vietnam and Beyond (November 18th, 2023)
Lisa King also acknowledges Sheriff Officers (ex-veterans) with certificates, pins and gift bags
Welcome Home Veterans and for their Service to the Community in the Sheriff's Department
Certificate of Appreciation
Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office
Lisa King Issues Uniform Pins
Wyandotte County Sheriff's Ofice
Representative Mills Issues Certificates
Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office
Another Event held by the Charles E Pope, Sr. Foundation
Sheriff Officers receives Certificates and Gift Bags
Representative Mills
Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office
Certificate of Appreciation
|Wyandotte County Sheriff
Lisa King Charles E. Pope, Sr. Foundation
CEO & Principal Chief
Celebrating Veterans and Our Family who Fought in EVERY war, from the Revolutionary War to the Present Day
Charles Mills,
Grandson of Charles
Edward Pope, Sr.
Sgt. Robert Clayburn's Tombstone Restored
Our family has fought in EVERY war from the American Revolutionary War to the Present Day.
Family Lineage from the 1740s to the Present Day
From Captain Solomon Pope, who fought in the American Revoluationary War to family veterans fighting in conflicts, up to today.
Family Lineage from 1740
Pastor and Great-grandparents at the Church of God in Christ. Debra Mills- Henderson's Parents and Lisa King's Great Grand Parents.
Great-Grandparents at the Church of God in Christ
The first emancipation document in 1859
A Rare Document - 1859 Emancipation
Old Quindaro, Kansas 1800s
Old Quindaro, Kansas
Family Lineage Through Pictures
Acknowledgements / Memories through Pictures:
Lisa King's Lineage continues. . .
Our Team
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Ethel Marie Pope - Mills
Ethel, the first - Lisa King's Great Grandmother
Ethel Ida Mills
Ethel, the third - Lisa King's Mother
Debra Mills Henderson
Lisa King's Grandmother & baby Ethel Ida Mills
Our Family
Lisa King's Lineage continues. . .
Lisa Renee King
5th Generation Grand-daughter of
Charles E. Pope, Sr.
First Emancipation in 1860
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Governor Laura Kelly
Pope Family Emancipation Day
Kansas City, Kansas
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Our Team
Charles E. Pope, Sr. Foundation Board Members:
Sherrie A. Cade, MBA, MPhil, LSS, CPS-AD
Board Member / CEO Gateway Regional Council
Gloria Mills
Board Member Secretary
cepsfoundation2@gmail.com
Champions for the Old Quindaro Site:
Tribute to Kansas State
Representative Marvin Robinson II
Remembering Marvin Robinson II (1957–2024)
Marvin Robinson II was a dedicated community advocate, U.S. Navy veteran, and tireless champion for Kansas City's historic Quindaro Townsite.
Known for his fierce commitment to preserving local African American heritage, Marvin spent decades protecting the Quindaro Ruins from neglect. His grassroots dedication carried him to the Kansas House of Representatives, where he served District 35 starting in 2022, fighting for historical preservation and community development.
Marvin’s unwavering courage and passion left a permanent mark on Wyandotte County, ensuring the history of Quindaro will endure for generations.
Calendar of Upcoming Events
Watch the YouTube Video on this website from Stefon King about the Blueprints for the Old Quindaro School Site Dream. Land sale slated to be auctioned at the end of September 2026. Contact Lisa King for more details about these developments. PayPal.me/ceps2016
We are dedicated to the meticulous preservation of mixed tribal foundational burial sites in Old Quindaro. Our efforts ensure that these sacred spaces remain protected for future generations, honoring the legacy of those who shaped our community's history.
