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United Way announces $105,000 in funding for 2024 Impact on the Plains winners

WICHITA, Kan., Sept. 12, 2024 – Four nonprofit programs have been awarded a total of $105,000 in funding through this year’s Impact on the Plains. They participated in a “Shark Tank”-style social innovation competition hosted by United Way of the Plains this evening at the Textron Aviation Activity Center. This is . . . [Read More]

2024 Impact on the Plains Finalists Announced by United Way of the Plains

WICHITA, Kan., Sept. 3, 2024 — United Way of the Plains has announced the four finalists that will compete in this year’s Impact on the Plains. Chosen from dozens of applicants, these selected nonprofits will pitch their new ideas live at a “Shark Tank”-style social innovation competition.

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$105,000 will be awarded by United Way of the Plains on Sept. 12

This is the fourth year the Impact on the Plains social innovation competition will be held to celebrate and reward innovative ideas among area nonprofits

WICHITA, Kan., Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024 — United Way of the Plains will award up to $105,000 in grants to four entrepreneurial nonprofit programs at the . . . [Read More]

$85,000 investment announced by United Way of the Plains on Juneteenth

WICHITA, Kan., June 19, 2024 — United Way of the Plains has announced funding for 10 local nonprofits as part of its ongoing work to help close gaps and disparities in underserved communities in the Wichita metropolitan region. This is the third year the Promise on the Plains program . . . [Read More]

Area volunteers encouraged to register for worldwide volunteering event

WICHITA, Kan., May 30, 2024 — Twelve projects that will provide meaningful impact in the Wichita area are being coordinated by United Way of the Plains as part of a global volunteering initiative. The 2024 Day of Action will be held in Wichita on Friday, June 21, from 8 a.m. . . . [Read More]