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National Philanthropy Day: United Is the Way We Rise Together
On National Philanthropy Day, November 15, we celebrate the generosity that fuels our community and thank those who give, volunteer, and care for their neighbors. And this year, we’ve seen firsthand how quickly thousands of families can be pushed into crisis. The spirit of giving means more than ever.
The Moment . . . [Read More]
Get to know…Annie Murach, Assistant to the President
Tell us about your role at United Way, and how it has evolved over the past 10 years.
I started off as an Administrative/Facilities Assistant, helping with building upkeep and front desk support. I could put my house and yard work skills to good use. When the Assistant to the President . . . [Read More]
United Way Welcomes Kara Hunt as Associate Vice President of Philanthropy
WICHITA, Kan., Oct. 14, 2025 – United Way of the Plains has named Kara Hunt Associate Vice President of Philanthropy. In this role, Hunt will lead strategies to grow and strengthen relationships with major donors, advance the organization’s planned giving initiatives, oversee United Way’s Tocqueville Society and Lead United programs, . . . [Read More]
NEXTenant is Opening Doors to a Fresh Start
For one Wichita neighbor, stability began with a set of keys and a property provider willing to try something new. Thanks to our new NEXTenant program, that formerly homeless Wichitan now has a safe place to call home.
Developed by United Way of the Plains and the Coalition to End Homelessness . . . [Read More]
Donna Tran Joins United Way of the Plains
United Way of the Plains is excited to welcome Donna Tran as our new crisis housing navigator. In this role, Tran will be part of the housing navigation team, building relationships with individuals experiencing homelessness to understand their unique needs and connect them to housing and other resources to aid . . . [Read More]
Jherica Montgomery Joins United Way of the Plains
United Way of the Plains welcomes Jherica Montgomery to the Finance and Administration team. Montgomery will fill the role of accounting clerk and assist with various aspects of accounts payable and accounts receivable. A graduate of Kansas City Kansas Community College, she holds an associate’s degree in business administration. Montgomery has . . . [Read More]
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