Community Research

United Way of the Plains regularly conducts research to determine community needs and availability of resources to meet those needs.

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2009 PACES Survey of Training & Employment Programs

2009 PACES Survey of Training & Employment Programs ( 1 Files )

An analysis of adult basic education, training and/or employment programs in Wichita/Sedgwick County, Kansas

2009 Nonprofit Economic Survey of South Central Kansas (Oct. 26, 2009)

2009 Nonprofit Economic Survey of South Central Kansas (Oct. 26, 2009) ( 1 Files )

A follow-up survey of nonprofit organizations in South Central Kansas to measure the effect of the economy on their operations.

2009 Kansas Point-In-Time Homeless Count

2009 Kansas Point-In-Time Homeless Count ( 36 Files )

A "point-in-time" count of homeless individuals in Kansas was conducted via a survey on January 28, 2009. The count was sponsored by Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) and the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services(SRS). The count was coordinated by United Way of the Plains.

2009 Nonprofit Economic Survey of South Central Kansas (Apr. 22, 2009)

2009 Nonprofit Economic Survey of South Central Kansas (Apr. 22, 2009) ( 1 Files )

A survey of nonprofit organizations in South Central Kansas to measure the effect of the economy on their operations.

Wichita/Sedgwick County 2007 Continuum of Care Point-In-Time Count Of Homeless Persons

Wichita/Sedgwick County 2007 Continuum of Care Point-In-Time Count Of Homeless Persons ( 1 Files )

The purpose of a Point-In-Time survey is to afford the community a snapshot of people experiencing homelessness.  The 2007 Point-In-Time survey was conducted over a 24-hour time frame on January 23rd, and January 24th.

2006 Community Needs Assessment

2006 Community Needs Assessment ( 2 Files )

An Environmental Scan, Needs Survey and Priority Study for Souith Central Kansas.

Overview of Homelessness in Wichita/Sedgwick County - 2006 Report

Overview of Homelessness in Wichita/Sedgwick County - 2006 Report ( 1 Files )

A collaboration between: City of Wichita, Sedgwick County and United Way of the Plains. The primary objectives of this overview is to:

  • Identify terminology used to provide homeless services.
  • Describe the current homeless situation in our community, including need.
  • Identify best practices/promising practices models.
Children’s Mental Health Study 2002 - 2004 (Sedgwick County)

Children’s Mental Health Study 2002 - 2004 (Sedgwick County) ( 15 Files )

This research study, conducted by United Way of the Plains, had as its purpose to look at what children's mental health services are available in Sedgwick County and to identify gaps or overlaps in services.