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United Way of the Plains announces one millionth book milestone for the local Imagination Library

WICHITA, Kan., Jan. 18, 2023 — The world celebrates the birthday of the legendary musician and philanthropist, Dolly Parton, tomorrow on January 19. One of Dolly Parton’s international legacy programs is the Imagination Library, which she established to inspire a love of reading by gifting books free of charge . . . [Read More]

United Way of the Plains Announces New Board Members and 2023 Chair

WICHITA, Kan., Jan. 11, 2023 — United Way of the Plains has elected new officers and welcomed six new members to the 2023 board of directors. Four directors have been confirmed to serve a second term.

The six new directors are:

• Sarah Andrews, North American Talent Leader for Koch Industries
• Ron . . . [Read More]
  

100 volunteers needed for the 2023 Wichita-Sedgwick County Point-In-Time Homeless Count on January 26

WICHITA, Kan., Dec. 6, 2022 — The annual Point-In-Time Homeless Count is a national effort undertaken 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 Urban Development (HUD) . . . [Read More]

United Way needs 300 volunteers for 2023 income tax preparation services

WICHITA, Kan., Oct. 20, 2022 — United Way of the Plains is recruiting 300 volunteers for the 2023 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program that will operate Jan. 31 through April 18. The service is offered at no charge to households making $60,000 or less annually. Funded through an annual . . . [Read More]

Operation Immunization offers free flu shots on Saturday, Oct. 15

WICHITA, Kan., Oct. 13, 2022 – The University of Kansas School of Pharmacy in Wichita is offering its annual free flu shot clinics for those who are unemployed, uninsured or unable to pay for ages 3 and older. The clinics will be held at five different locations on Saturday, Oct. . . . [Read More]