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United Way announces $105,000 in funding for 2023 Impact on the Plains winners
WICHITA, Kan., Sept. 19, 2023 – Four nonprofit programs have been awarded a total of $105,000 in funding through this year’s Impact on the Plains. The top program applicants in the four focus areas of health, education, financial stability and basic needs participated in the “Shark Tank”-style social . . . [Read More]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Impact on the Plains is Sept. 19
WICHITA, Kan., Sept. 18, 2023 — United Way of the Plains will award up to $105,000 in an annual community investment and social innovation competition called Impact on the Plains. Area nonprofits providing human social services in the locations served by United Way of the Plains were invited to . . . [Read More]
2023 Impact on the Plains finalists announced by United Way of the Plains
WICHITA, Kan., Sept. 6, 2023 — United Way of the Plains has named four finalists for this year’s Impact on the Plains. One program applicant in each of the four focus areas of health, education, financial stability and basic needs will participate in the “Shark Tank”-style social innovation competition hosted by the area’s largest . . . [Read More]
United Way of the Plains celebrates 100th anniversary in September
WICHITA, Kan., Aug. 31, 2023 —United Way of the Plains has planned numerous events during the month of September as the culmination of a twelve-month celebration of 100 years of helping the people of south central Kansas reach their full potential. Currently serving nearly 800,000 citizens in the area, the . . . [Read More]
Emily Juhnke joins United Way of the Plains
WICHITA, Kan., Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2023 — United Way of the Plains has announced the addition of Emily Juhnke to the Philanthropy team. As Associate Vice President of Philanthropy, Juhnke will be responsible for assisting with the implementation of high-level fundraising strategies and leadership programs. Juhnke’s professional career spans nearly . . . [Read More]
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