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Get to know…Jen McGill, Coordinated Entry Systems Manager
Jen McGill joined United Way of the Plains in 2024 as part of the Coalition to End Homelessness in Wichita/Sedgwick County.
Describe your role with United Way of the Plains.
I oversee the coordinated entry system for our community, which functions as the “front door” to our homeless response process. . . . [Read More]
Get to know…Michele Grimm, Director of 211
Michele joined United Way of the Plains in 2024 and works to help connect Kansans to resources provided by the social services safety net through the 211 Information and Referral Service.
Describe your role with United Way of the Plains.
I am the director of the 211 Information & . . . [Read More]
Reflecting on a Year of Impact and Growth in South Central Kansas
By Walt Berry
2024 Chair, United Way of the Plains Board of Directors
Executive Chairman, Berry Companies
As we close out 2024, it’s inspiring to reflect on the ways our community has united to strengthen south central Kansas. Serving as Chair of the Board of Directors for United . . . [Read More]
United Way Welcomes Madison Medina
United Way of the Plains is excited to welcome Madison Medina as our new Resource Navigator for 211. In this role, Medina will help community members get connected to resources and services to meet their needs in times of crisis and uncertainty. Last year, United Way’s 211 service . . . [Read More]
Shylee Johnson Joins United Way of the Plains
United Way of the Plains welcomes Shylee Johnson as our new Continuum of Care Planning Associate. In this role, Johnson will support United Way of the Plains as the lead agency of the Coalition to End Homelessness in Wichita / Sedgwick County. The coalition serves as the local Continuum of . . . [Read More]
An Annual Reminder: Why We Donate to Help Our Neighbors
By Pete Najera, United Way of the Plains President & CEO
National Philanthropy Day, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024
When President Reagan proclaimed November 15 as National Philanthropy Day back in 1986, he . . . [Read More]
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.