ABOUT US. Advancing the common good.

United Way of the Plains is a local, volunteer-driven organization.

Established in 1922 as the Community Chest, United Way of the Plains brings the community together to address critical issues in Sedgwick, Butler, Sumner and surrounding counties of Cowley, Harper, Harvey, Kingman and Reno.

Mission

Mission of United Way of the Plains: “to improve lives by mobilizing resources to meet community needs.”

Coordination of social services

United Way is actively involved in coordinating various health and human services.

United Way also regularly conducts research to determine what the community’s greatest needs are and what services are available to address those needs.

Efficient fundraising

United Way raises funds each year to support programs at local nonprofits and to provide direct community services. Its fundraising is extremely efficient, with only 12 percent used for administrative costs.

Accountable fund distribution

Approximately 200 volunteers review local agency programs and community needs to direct funds where they will do the most good.

Helping people find help and give help

United Way operates a 2-1-1 call center that connects people to nonprofit and government human services with an easy-to-remember phone number for Kansas.

Supporting volunteerism

United Way Volunteer Center supports volunteerism in Sedgwick and surrounding counties by recruiting volunteers, coordinating group projects, organizing youth involvement, and providing agency training.