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Jerrmey Hilton Joins United Way of the Plains as Associate Database Administrator
United Way of the Plains welcomes Jerrmey Hilton as the new Associate Database Administrator for the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). In this role, Hilton will work closely with homeless service providers, offering training and ongoing support in the HMIS database to ensure high-quality data is collected for the . . . [Read More]
Get to Know Rachel Linn…Financial Stability Coordinator
Rachel Linn joined the community impact team in 2024 as the financial stability coordinator.
Describe your role with United Way of the Plains.
I provide financial education, digital financial literacy and financial coaching for area residents. I also coordinate Bank On ICT community engagement activities related to empowering financial stability . . . [Read More]
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]
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.
