Impact Created by Your United Way: Second Quarter 2022
We are the problem-solvers, hand-raisers, game-changers. Here’s a summary of the impact your United Way created this quarter because of your support.
HEALTH
Facilitated 269 free skin cancer screenings at May 7 event led by area dermatologists and sponsored by United Way.
EDUCATION
- 6,100 books delivered to 3,050 children in 14 schools through Coaching for Literacy initiative (pic above)
- 1,600 books given away at Wichita River Festival
- 856 free books distributed through Preschool Development Grant (PDG)
- 300 free books featuring characters of color given away at Wichita’s Juneteenth celebration
FINANCIAL STABILITY
RECORD BREAKING! More than $7.9 million returned to 5,500 local individuals and families through our VITA free tax prep program.
BASIC NEEDS
227 COVID-19 vaccines administered to individuals experiencing homelessness.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
- 600 U.S. flags displayed in honor of veterans for Memorial Day and a virtual dedication wall listing those who served (header image above). Special thanks to our union partners for hosting and supporting the Flags of Freedom initiative.
- Initiated, managed and staffed the Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) in response to the April 29 tornados for 15 consecutive days
- VP of Community Impact, Abel Frederic, and board member Moji Rosson graduated from Advance Kansas
- President and CEO Pete Najera was a panelist at annual Social Media Day seminar
FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENTS
- $100,000 invested in 10 nonprofits to build a more equitable community through Promise on the Plains
- 69 human services programs received $6.6 million in investments through Opportunity on the Plains
- $75,000 in Wichita Collective Impact Grants awarded to 4 nonprofit programs to improve kindergarten readiness
IN THE NEWS
- Kindra Goertzen, Creative Manager, named 2022 Wichita American Marketing Association Marketer of the Year
- 2021 Impact Report published. View at unitedwayplains.org/reports.
OUR IMPACT
Every day, our neighbors are working hard to overcome barriers and get ahead. Together, we connect people to the opportunities they need to reach their potential and make our community a place where everyone can thrive. United is the way we build a stronger future for all.
