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“Be the Buffalo.” Advice to this year’s graduates from United Way’s President and CEO.
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
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 . . . [Read More]
United Way of the Plains welcomes new team member
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]
United Way of the Plains Announces $5.4 Million Investment in Area Programs
United Way of the Plains has announced funding for 73 human service programs to help individuals and families throughout south central Kansas achieve their human potential. The $5.4 million investment is part of the annual Opportunity on the Plains funding cycle and includes $656,889 in donor-designated funds. It is the . . . [Read More]
What is functional zero homelessness?
You may have heard a new phrase in Wichita about ending homelessness through the functional zero model. So what is it, how does it work and can it be used to solve homelessness in Kansas?
We had Cole Schnieders, United Way Continuum of Care Planning Manager, help answer some of the . . . [Read More]
Haley Button has joined the team at United Way of the Plains
United Way of the Plains welcomed Haley Button to the team today. Button has been hired as the Associate Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) Administrator. She will support area homeless service providers by training new database users, monitoring the tech support desk and submitting reports to the Coalition to . . . [Read More]
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