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$120,000 in funding announced for 2022 Impact on the Plains winners

WICHITA, Kan., Sept. 15, 2022 – Four winners have been awarded $25,000 each tonight for this year’s Impact on the Plains. The top two program applicants in the four focus areas of health, education, financial stability and basic needs participated in the “Shark Tank”-style social . . . [Read More]

United Way announces 2022 Impact on the Plains finalists

WICHITA, Kan., Sept. 7, 2022 — Eight finalists have been named for this year’s Impact on the Plains. The top two program applicants in the four focus areas of health, education, financial stability and basic needs will participate in the “Shark Tank”-style social innovation competition hosted by United Way of the Plains. . . . [Read More]

Delta Dental’s Community Benefit Dental Program continued in collaboration with United Way of the Plains

WICHITA, Kan., Aug. 10, 2022 – Delta Dental of Kansas has extended additional funding to the Community Benefit Dental Program. Delta Dental of Kansas created the Community Benefit Dental Program to ensure low-income Kansans have access to affordable dental care. The plan provides 100% coverage for all dental services at . . . [Read More]

$100,000 will be awarded by United Way of the Plains at Impact on the Plains event on September 15

This is the second year the social innovation competition will be held for area nonprofits.

WICHITA, Kan., Monday, Aug. 1, 2022 — United Way of the Plains will award up to a total of $25,000 each to four area nonprofits in the second annual Impact on the Plains competition. Focusing . . . [Read More]

Jessie Gorges-Sawhill and Stephanie Knebel join United Way of the Plains

WICHITA, Kan., July 11, 2022 — Jessie Gorges-Sawhill has accepted the role of Associate Director of Philanthropy with United Way of the Plains. Gorges-Sawhill will work directly with the Vice President of Philanthropy and the Director of Philanthropy to build strong partnerships with long-standing corporate associates and their workforces.

As a . . . [Read More]