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

United Way of the Plains conducted a follow-up survey of nonprofits in the Wichita metro area to better understand the changing impact of the economic recession on social services.  The survey took place in early October as a follow-up to United Way’s survey in April and included nonprofits in Sedgwick, Butler, Harvey, Reno and Sumner counties.

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2009 Kansas Point-In-Time Homeless Count

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.

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

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

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

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.
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Community Needs Assessment

Volume 1: Environmental Scan

The Environmental Scan should help to get a picture of the number of characteristics and the needs of the community based on these already collected data. The report consists of six subsections: Demographics, Education, Economic Outlook, Crime, Housing and Life Cycle. 

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Volume 2: Needs Survey & Priority Study

The Needs Survey gathers data from three sources:

• A random sample of residents of Sedgwick, Butler and Harvey counties

• Community leaders -- elected and/or appointed government officials and presidents/chief executive officers from the area's largest businesses

• Chief executive officers of social services agencies through the area

The Priority Study is a result of the reviewing needs assessment data to establish priorities for the allocation of United Way resources. This study will assist the United Way Board of Directors and various United Way committees in awareness, planning, funding, coordination and general provision of services to the community.

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Overview of Homelessness in Wichita/Sedgwick County - 2006 Report

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.

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Children’s Mental Health Study (2002 - 2004)

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.

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