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Second Light Thanks Community for United Way Match

WICHITA, Kan., Sept. 9, 2026 – On Wednesday morning, Second Light thanked multiple donors for their historic generosity in meeting and exceeding the $1 million transformative match from United Way of the Plains. The three-year grant was designed to help Second Light ramp up operations to achieve the vision of . . . [Read More]

United Way Announces 2026 Impact on the Plains Finalists

WICHITA, Kan., Sept. 1, 2026 — United Way of the Plains has announced four finalists that will compete in this year’s Impact on the Plains, our community’s premier social innovation competition. Chosen from dozens of applicants, the finalists will pitch their innovative programs that address complex community issues in . . . [Read More]

United Way Invests $75,000 in Microgrants to Benefit Local Students

WICHITA, Kan., Aug. 26, 2026 – United Way of the Plains has invested $75,000 in 25 programs across six school districts in south central Kansas through its Dwane L. Wallace Youth Venture Grant. Applicants included school districts, individual schools, school organizations, and teachers who wanted to expand youth opportunity through . . . [Read More]

United Way Announces Marty Baumbach as Vice President of Community Impact

WICHITA, Kan., Monday, Aug. 17, 2026 — United Way of the Plains is pleased to announce it has named Marty Baumbach as its new Vice President of Community Impact.

In this role, Baumbach will lead efforts to strengthen United Way’s impact across south-central Kansas through strategic initiatives, community investments, and nonprofit . . . [Read More]

Credit Union of America Donates $50,000 to Second Light Through United Way Challenge Grant

Gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling its impact to help address homelessness in Wichita

WICHITA, Kan., July 17, 2026 — Credit Union of America (CUA) announced a $50,000 donation to Second Light, a shelter and resource hub for Wichita’s unhoused community. In partnership with the United Way of the . . . [Read More]