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Emily Juhnke joins United Way of the Plains

kgoertzen2023-10-02T17:29:53-05:00August 17, 2023|

WICHITA, Kan., Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2023 — United Way of the Plains has announced the addition of Emily Juhnke to the Philanthropy team. As Associate Vice President of Philanthropy, Juhnke will be responsible for assisting with the implementation of high-level fundraising strategies and leadership programs. Juhnke’s professional career spans nearly . . . [Read More]

What are the root causes of homelessness?

kgoertzen2023-06-13T12:30:43-05:00June 13, 2023|

Homelessness is often the result of someone experiencing a combination of complex issues and difficult situations. Housing availability and affordability barriers, traumatic personal events, substance abuse and behavioral health issues are some of the primary root causes of homelessness.

Affordability and Accessibility

Affordability and accessibility are currently the most pressing . . . [Read More]

Jillian Castaneda has joined the team at United Way of the Plains

kgoertzen2023-05-30T14:20:25-05:00May 30, 2023|

United Way of the Plains welcomed Jillian Castaneda to the team today. Castaneda has been hired as a Crisis Housing Specialist. In her new role, she will work as part of the Coordinated Entry System (CES) team reporting to the Community Impact Manager for Basic Needs. This position is funded . . . [Read More]

“Be the Buffalo.” Advice to this year’s graduates from United Way’s President and CEO.

kgoertzen2023-05-22T22:18:02-05:00May 22, 2023|

United Way President and CEO Pete Najera was invited to give this year’s commencement address at the WSU Tech graduation. Below is an excerpt of his advice for this year’s graduates.

As you begin your journey outside of Koch Arena, you may encounter adversity from time to time. There’s a famous . . . [Read More]

Wichita – Sedgwick County 2023 Point-In-Time Homeless Count Results Released

kgoertzen2023-04-19T15:35:12-05:00April 19, 2023|

The annual Point-In-Time (PIT) Homeless Count is a national effort undertaken once a year by professionals and volunteers to count those who are currently homeless in communities across the United States. The results provide a snapshot of persons encountered during the one-day count and are used to identify resources needed . . . [Read More]

United Way of the Plains welcomes new team member

kgoertzen2023-06-15T18:36:11-05:00April 10, 2023|

Cannon Ball has been hired to fill the role of community services manager. In his new position, he will assist with the daily operation of the Give Items of Value (GIV) warehouse. The GIV Warehouse is a direct service of United Way of the Plains that provides office supplies . . . [Read More]