Foundational Families

Charles Edward Pope Sr.

The Quindaro Settlers

The Kansas Veterans

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 in Civil Wars, 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 Marvin Robinson Issues Certificates

Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office

Another Event held by the Charles E Pope, \

Sheriff Officers receives Certificates and Gift Bags

Representative Marvin Robinson, 35th District

Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office

Certificate of Appreciation

|Wyandotte County Sheriff

Lisa King Charles E. Pope, Sr. Foundation

CEO & Principal Chief

Preserving Sacred Ground

Charles Mills,
Grandson of Charles
Edward Pope, Sr.

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.