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United Way Announces $105,000 in Funding for 2026 Impact on the Plains Winners

WICHITA, Kan., Sept. 18, 2026 – Big ideas took center stage last night at United Way of the Plains’ Impact on the Plains, a high-energy, “Shark Tank”-style competition that awarded $105,000 in community investments to four local nonprofits.

More than 400 attendees packed the sold-out event at . . . [Read More]

Second Light Thanks Community for United Way Match

WICHITA, Kan., Sept. 9, 2026 – On Wednesday morning, Second Light thanked multiple donors for their historic generosity in meeting and exceeding the $1 million transformative match from United Way of the Plains. The three-year grant was designed to help Second Light ramp up operations to achieve the vision of . . . [Read More]

United Way Announces 2026 Impact on the Plains Finalists

WICHITA, Kan., Sept. 1, 2026 — United Way of the Plains has announced four finalists that will compete in this year’s Impact on the Plains, our community’s premier social innovation competition. Chosen from dozens of applicants, the finalists will pitch their innovative programs that address complex community issues in . . . [Read More]

United Way Invests $75,000 in Microgrants to Benefit Local Students

WICHITA, Kan., Aug. 26, 2026 – United Way of the Plains has invested $75,000 in 25 programs across six school districts in south central Kansas through its Dwane L. Wallace Youth Venture Grant. Applicants included school districts, individual schools, school organizations, and teachers who wanted to expand youth opportunity through . . . [Read More]

United Way Announces Marty Baumbach as Vice President of Community Impact

WICHITA, Kan., Monday, Aug. 17, 2026 — United Way of the Plains is pleased to announce it has named Marty Baumbach as its new Vice President of Community Impact.

In this role, Baumbach will lead efforts to strengthen United Way’s impact across south-central Kansas through strategic initiatives, community investments, and nonprofit . . . [Read More]