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.
Get to know…Jessie Gorges-Sawhill, Director of Philanthropy
Tell us about your role at United Way, and how it’s evolved over the past few years.
Earlier this year, I was promoted to Director of Philanthropy at United Way of the Plains. With that came the opportunity to lead two incredible Associate Directors, Caitlin Craig and Brooklyn Black. I like . . . [Read More]
Get to know…Cecilia Wood, 211 Resource Navigator
Describe your role with United Way of the Plains.
I am a 211 Resource Navigator. Our team answers 211 calls from individuals across Kansas who are seeking financial assistance, community resources, and programs to help them with their needs.
Tell us more about 211.
Our 211 resource center connects people in Kansas . . . [Read More]
Wichita-Sedgwick County 2025 Point-in-Time Count Results Released
Local PIT Count reflects a smaller increase in homelessness compared to national trends.
The Point-in-Time (PIT) Count is an annual effort that gives our community a snapshot of how many people are experiencing homelessness in Sedgwick County on a single night. On January 23, 2025, more than 130 trained volunteers canvassed . . . [Read More]
Nikitha Perupalli Joins United Way of the Plains
United Way of the Plains welcomes Nikitha Perupalli as our new Revenue Insight Analyst. In this role, she will provide management and oversight of our organization’s donor database to leverage key information to help staff connect more deeply with donors and drive meaningful outcomes. Perupalli has a strong background in . . . [Read More]
Get to know…James Childers, accountant
Tell us about your role at United Way.
I oversee and manage all incoming funds at United Way, ensuring financial accuracy and accountability. I’m also responsible for maintaining our fixed assets, posting entries to the general ledger, supporting the payout process, and overseeing our Positive Pay system. Along with these core . . . [Read More]
Get to Know…Brooklyn Black, Associate Director of Philanthropy
Tell us about your role at United Way as an associate director of philanthropy.
The easiest way to understand my role at UWP is that I work with different companies throughout south-central Kansas to educate their employees about the needs in our community and why their support is so important. I . . . [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.
