Basic Needs2024-10-07T10:02:46-05:00

Basic Needs

Addressing basic needs helps more people survive and move forward.

WHY IT MATTERS

Air, food, water, shelter, clothing – these are the basic necessities of life. Addressing basic needs helps more people survive and move forward. When a crisis hits, providing services and assistance to cover the essentials brings stability to help people get back on track. Meeting the basic needs of our neighbors provides a foundation to support additional work in the areas of health, education and financial stability.

0
individuals were identified as homeless through the annual Point in Time Count, conducted by Impact ICT – CoC in 2023.
0%
of the population in Sedgwick County experienced food insecurity in 2022.
0
reports of domestic violence in Sedgwick County in 2022.
0%
of households in Sedgwick County in 2021 lacked a vehicle, limiting their access to essential services.

OUR WORK

Our goal is to meet the basic needs of our most vulnerable neighbors and those in crisis.

 Our priority is making sure everyone has shelter, access to food and is safe. By investing in programs that assist with rent, mortgage and utilities, we’re helping people avoid further crisis. Helping those in need survive today propels them to live their best lives possible tomorrow.

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Keychain shaped like a house with a set of keys that a family was able to get when they found affordable housing with the help of United Way.

LIVE UNITED BLOG: BASIC NEEDS

Read our latest blog posts about our basic needs based initiatives and their impact.

COVER THE BASICS FOR YOUR NEIGHBORS

When you donate to United Way, your gift helps your neighbors meet their most basic daily needs. Give today.

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QUESTIONS?

For more information, contact Matt Lowe, United Way Director of Community Impact, at mlowe@unitedwayplains.org or (316) 267‑1321, ext. 4233.

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.

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Health
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Education
Financial
Stability
Basic needs addresses access to food, shelter, safety and utility assistance.
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