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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 memory . . . [Read More]

Signal Theory Brings More Comfort and Warmth to the Homeless Community in 2024

WICHITA, Kan., Feb. 29, 2024 – Signal Theory, a full-service marketing agency with offices in Wichita and Kansas City, is once again partnering with United Way to deliver more than 500 pairs of socks to the homeless communities in both cities. This year, the creative firm announced a 25% increase, . . . [Read More]

Credit Union of America celebrates 2024 Presidents Day with community service projects

WICHITA, Kan., Feb. 16, 2024

Event:  Special community service projects held during staff annual training

When: Monday, Feb. 19, 2024;  2 to 2:40 p.m.

Where:  Holiday Inn Wichita East – 549 S. Rock Road in the Main Ballroom, Foyer, Oak Room and Pecan Room

Video/Photo opportunities for volunteer activities:
310 Credit Union of America employees will . . . [Read More]

Free Financial Resource Fair on Friday, Jan. 26

WICHITA, Kan., Jan. 25, 2024 – United Way of the Plains is celebrating National Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day with a free financial resource fair. The event takes place on Friday, Jan. 26, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Evergreen Community Center & Library (2601 N. Arkansas Ave.). . . . [Read More]

2024 Wichita-Sedgwick County Point-In-Time Homeless Count on Thursday, Jan. 25

WICHITA, Kan., Jan. 24, 2024 – The annual Point-In-Time (PIT) Homeless Count is a national effort undertaken once a year by professionals and volunteers to estimate the number of Americans who don’t have safe and stable housing. The results are reported to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to . . . [Read More]