Grant empowers local students to give back
A Youth Service America (YSA) grant secured last year by college students working at United Way of the Plains and Safe Streets Wichita is now funding 11 service projects led by Wichita Public Schools students. This YSA grant to fund service and leadership opportunities for area . . . [Read More]
Wichita Collective Impact
Providing resources to improve kindergarten readiness and third grade reading proficiency to increase economic prosperity in the 67214 ZIP code. 80% Sales Growth 90+ Projects Delivered Wichita Collective Impact: Working together as a community. Organizations across . . . [Read More]
Time to start thinking small savings every day
How to turn $10 into $3,600 By Michelle Presnell, United Way Community Impact Manager for Financial Stability Looking back on 2022, we all set goals for the new year, and some of us have experienced at least one epic fail in the last 365 days. This year, we have . . . [Read More]
Which to call: 211 vs. 988 vs. 911
Who do you call for a mental health emergency? Health involves physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. It’s important to ask when help is needed and many times there is a timely element. If you are having a medical emergency, you know to call 911, but there has always been . . . [Read More]
United Way News You Can Use: April 2022
Promise on the Plains: Grant application now open A new investment opportunity that builds a more equitable community. Grant applications are now being accepted for Promise on the Plains, United Way's new initiative that strategically invests financial resources in the Wichita metropolitan region to help close gaps and . . . [Read More]
Impact Created by Your United Way: First Quarter 2022
We are the problem-solvers, hand-raisers, game-changers. Here's a summary of the impact your United Way created this quarter because of your support. HEALTH United Way is proud to financially support The Salvation Army’s new Mobile Food Pantry to help food desert neighborhoods gain access . . . [Read More]
Celebrating a Year of Innovation and Collaboration
By Steve Dixon, President of P.B. Hoidale Co., Inc. and 2021 Board Chair for United Way of the Plains, Special to The Wichita Eagle As we prepare for the promise a new year brings, it’s important to reflect on the many ways our . . . [Read More]
Darren Minks will serve on United Way Worldwide Financial Issues Committee
Darren Minks, CFO for United Way of the Plains, has been selected to serve on the Financial Issues Committee (FIC) at United Way Worldwide (UWW). Headquartered in Alexandria, VA, UWW FIC reviews issues and topics impacting the nationwide network of United Way organizations that operate in 1,100 communities located . . . [Read More]
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