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2026 Wichita-Sedgwick County Point-In-Time Homeless Count on Thursday, Jan. 29

WICHITA, Kan., Jan. 26, 2026 – The annual Point-In-Time (PIT) Homeless Count is a national effort led once a year by professionals and volunteers to estimate the number of Americans who don’t have safe and stable housing. The results are reported to the U.S. Department of Housing and . . . [Read More]

United Way Offers In-Person and Online Free Tax Filing Options for the 2026 Tax Season

WICHITA, Kan., Jan. 16, 2026 – United Way of the Plains is making it easier for income-limited households to file their taxes for free by offering multiple filing options designed to meet different needs and comfort levels. Through United Way’s Free Tax Filing Services program, households can choose in-person assistance, . . . [Read More]

United Way of the Plains Announces New Board Members and 2026 Chair

WICHITA, Kan., Jan. 8, 2026 – United Way of the Plains has elected new officers and welcomed new members to the 2026 board of directors.

The new directors who will serve three-year terms are:

• Gil Alvarez, Deputy Superintendent, Wichita Public Schools
• Susayn Brandes, Chief Executive Officer, Great Plains Ventures

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United Way of the Plains Announces Fall 2025 Scholarship Recipients

WICHITA, Kan., Dec. 11, 2025 – United Way of the Plains has announced the fall 2025 recipients of the Aaron Joel Smith Memorial Youth Volunteer Scholarship, which honor outstanding high school students who demonstrate a strong commitment to volunteerism. Three students from south-central Kansas are awarded scholarships of . . . [Read More]

United Way Recruiting Volunteers for 2026 Free Tax Preparation Services

WICHITA, Kan., Dec. 1 – United Way of the Plains is now recruiting volunteers to serve as greeters, intake specialists, and tax preparers for the 2026 tax season to support its Free Tax Filing Services program, part of the nationwide Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) initiative. The program operates . . . [Read More]