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Hannah Kitchen Joins the United Way of the Plains 211 Team
United Way welcomes Hannah Kitchen as a resource navigator for our 211 Information and Referral Service. Kitchen has previously worked with 211 as a seasonal VITA appointment scheduler, helping income-limited households access free tax filing services. In her new role, she will help community members get connected to resources . . . [Read More]
Mary Tucker Joins United Way Team as United for Families Program Manager
United Way of the Plains welcomes Mary Tucker to the housing initiatives team as our new United for Families Program Manager. In this role, Tucker will provide leadership and support to a team of housing navigators who work directly with families experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity, helping remove barriers and . . . [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]
United Way Welcomes Candace Landers as Our Labor Liaison
Candace Landers joins the United Way of the Plains philanthropy team as our new Labor Liaison. In this role, Landers will build on more than 85 years of partnership with local unions to strengthen community conditions for all through United Way. She will cultivate relationships, organize community engagement opportunities, and . . . [Read More]
Growing Affordability Crisis Linked to Rise in Local Homelessness in New Wichita/Sedgwick County Report
WICHITA, Kan., June 17, 2026 — The new “2026 State of Homelessness in Wichita/Sedgwick County Report” from the Coalition to End Homelessness in Wichita/Sedgwick County reveals that the growing affordability crisis for local households is contributing to an increase in homelessness.
More than one in three households (38%) in Sedgwick County . . . [Read More]
Anastasiia Rudnytska Joins the United Way Team
United Way of the Plains welcomes Anastasiia Rudnytska to the Finance and Administration team. As our new accounting clerk, Rudnytska will assist with various aspects of accounts payable and accounts receivable. She has a master’s degree in banking and has experience in financial operations, invoice processing, and records administration. She . . . [Read More]
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.
