Live United Blog
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.
Kristie Costa joins United Way of the Plains
United Way of the Plains welcomes Kristi Costa as the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program Manager. The free tax preparation program operated 13 sites across south central Kansas in 2023, where volunteers filed nearly 6,000 tax returns and secured $7.1 million in total refunds for income-limited households.
Costa was . . . [Read More]
Get to know…Cole Schnieders, Continuum of Care Planning Manager
Cole Schnieders joined #TeamUnited in 2021 as our Continuum of Care Planning Manager. During that time, he as been strengthening the Coalition to End Homelessness in Wichita/Sedgwick County. United Way of the Plains is the lead agency for the coalition, formerly known as Impact ICT – Continuum of Care. . . . [Read More]
United Way of the Plains welcomes Cecilia Wood
Cecilia Wood joined United Way of the Plains this week as a 211 Resource Specialist. In her role she will handle requests from the public about resources that are available to them in times of crisis and uncertainty. Last year, Kansans were connected to help through United Way’s 211 . . . [Read More]
Get to know…Abel Frederic, Vice President of Community Impact
A quick conversation with Abel Frederic will surprise you with his wide range of talents. He is a father, a professional athlete, an executive and a community advocate to name a few.
Abel joined United Way of the Plains in June 2021 and after three years of working to improve outcomes . . . [Read More]
Get to know…Jillian Castaneda, Housing Navigator
Jillian joined United Way of the Plains in 2023 and works to help those experiencing homelessness.
When Jillian Castaneda came to United Way of the Plains, she found a new calling in life: Helping house the homeless.
She’s been with United Way for a year now, applying her background in the mental . . . [Read More]
Wichita-Sedgwick County 2024 Point-In-Time Homeless Count Results Released
Note: As of January 2024, Impact ICT–Continuum of Care is known as the Coalition to End Homelessness in Wichita/Sedgwick County. Learn more at unitedwayplains.org/endhomelessness.
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 experiencing homeless . . . [Read More]
OUR FOCUS
Our focus is on health, education, financial stability and basic needs—the building blocks for a good quality of life and a strong community. Click below to learn more about what we’re doing, the programs we invest in and our lasting impact in each area.
