Read our latest stories of impact, stay current on what’s going on at United Way of the Plains and learn how you can make a difference.
United Way News You Can Use: May 2022
Helping victims of the April 29 tornados recover, rebuild and regain stability
United Way is harnessing the caring power of the community to assist those directly impacted by the April 29 tornados that struck Andover and surrounding areas. We have set . . . [Read More]
Why does Wichita lack young volunteers and how we are fixing that
Ask anyone who volunteers, they will tell you the benefit. They are helping their community through hands on involvement. The values of volunteering are even greater for students, but in Sedgwick County we are facing lower numbers of student volunteers, so we are getting creative.
United Way News You Can Use: April 2022
Promise on the Plains: Grant application now open
A new investment opportunity that builds a more equitable community.
Grant applications are now being accepted for Promise on the Plains, United Way’s new initiative that strategically invests financial resources in the Wichita . . . [Read More]
How you can make a difference in bringing progress to the plains
By Jennifer Szambecki, Marketing Director for Hutton and United Way of the Plains Board Member
Published in the Wichita Eagle on Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Think about the last time you saw some positive momentum building. Maybe it was a child you know who suddenly jumped . . . [Read More]
United Way News You Can Use: March 2022
United Way of the Plains announces Promise on the Plains
As part of Black History Month, United Way of the Plains announced a new community investment, Promise on the Plains. This initiative strategically invests financial resources in the Wichita area to help close gaps and disparities in health, . . . [Read More]
Unleashing the Power of Reading is Critical for Children and Society
By Heather Crump, United Way Community Impact Manager for Education, Special to the Wichita Eagle
“Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” The abolitionist Frederick Douglass understood the power of literacy and his words have inspired me throughout my career as a . . . [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.
