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The Gap: Financial knowledge for those making $40,000-$60,000
By Bryan Ramsdale, United Way Digital Marketing Strategist
If you live in Wichita and make money in that range, you know the challenges that come with it.
The Gap: “Good Money. That is subjective.”
There are a large number of people that make between $40K and $60K per year. . . . [Read More]
Get to know…Amy Hawley, Volunteer Center Manager
By Bryan Ramsdale, United Way Digital Marketing Strategist
Describe your role at United Way.
As the Volunteer Center Manager, it is my responsibility to coordinate volunteer activities within the organization. I am also responsible for reaching out to the nonprofit community to help assess and fill their volunteer . . . [Read More]
Get to know…Bryan Ramsdale, Digital Marketing Strategist
By Angie Prather, Vice President of Marketing and Chief Community Engagement Officer
Describe your role at United Way.
I’ve worked in the role of digital marketing for many years, but my role at United Way of the Plains is special. I get to share the stories of how . . . [Read More]
How 6,100 books were distributed to Wichita elementary students
By Bryan Ramsdale, United Way Digital Marketing Strategist
The last several months have been busy at United Way of the Plains as we prepared to give Wichita Public School’s students reading material for summer break. We were able to do this with help from many . . . [Read More]
Get to Know…Katie Eaton, Associate Director of Philanthropy
By Angie Prather, Vice President of Marketing and Chief Community Engagement Officer
Describe your role at United Way.
As Associate Director of Philanthropy, it is my job to connect community members and local businesses interested in funding opportunities to support incredible programs focusing on health, education,. . . [Read More]
Andover Tornado Response Efforts
By Bryan Ramsdale, United Way Digital Marketing Strategist
April 29 was an upsetting date for many people. Violent storms hit south central Kansas. Areas of southeastern Sedgwick County, Andover and Rosalia, Kansas were hit by tornadoes.
While we can say the silver lining . . . [Read More]
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