Coordinated Street Outreach Event Sign-Up
Service providers are invited to sign up below to participate in coordinated street out reach events. Sign up below for the session(s) of your choice. You will receive an email the Tuesday before the session(s) you register for with the details of the meeting location. If you register . . . [Read More]
Serve United
Serve United is a new initiative that brings together volunteers to support our community through United Way programs and initiatives like Read to Succeed, Free Tax Prep, Point-in-Time Homeless Count and investment panels. This fosters a true "force for good" to drive an even greater impact in . . . [Read More]
United Way of the Plains announces $4.5 million investment in local community
After a total of 118 hours of deliberations in 13 committees across two months, 160 community advocates recommended $4.1 million in funding for 63 programs operated by local charities. These recommendations were unanimously approved by the board of United Way of the Plains in the areas of health, education, . . . [Read More]
Get to know…Cannon L. D. Ball, Community Services Manager
Describe your role at United Way of the Plains and what makes it enjoyable for you. I help oversee the daily operations of our Give Items of Value (GIV) program and also assist in our disaster response services. What I’ve enjoyed most so far about being at United Way . . . [Read More]
Veteran programs receive financial support from donations to annual Flags of Freedom initiative
WICHITA, Kan., April 3, 2024 - United Way of the Plains and IAM District Lodge #70 are hosting their annual two-week display of 600 American flags to honor veterans this Memorial Day. Those who wish to pay tribute to a current or former member of the armed forces or honor the . . . [Read More]
OUR FOCUS
Our focus is on health, education, financial stability and basic needs—the building blocks for a good quality of life and a strong community. Click below to learn more about what we’re doing, the programs we invest in and our lasting impact in each area.
