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Dajahnae Vines joins United Way of the Plains

WICHITA, Kan., June 23, 2022 — Dajahnae Vines has accepted the role of Database Manager with United Way of the Plains. As a member of the philanthropy team, Vines will be responsible for managing the organization’s donor database and will assist with planning, developing and executing electronic workplace fundraising campaigns.

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United Way of the Plains invests $100,000 to build a more equitable community

WICHITA, Kan., June 16, 2022 — United Way of the Plains has announced funding for 10 local nonprofits as part of its work to help close gaps and disparities experienced by minority nonprofits serving communities of color in the Wichita metropolitan region. The new Promise on the Plains funding initiative, . . . [Read More]

United Way of the Plains invests $6.6 million in area programs

WICHITA, Kan., June 7, 2022 — United Way of the Plains has announced funding for 69 human service programs to help individuals and families throughout south central Kansas achieve their human potential. The $6.6 million investment is part of the annual Opportunity on the Plains funding cycle and includes nearly . . . [Read More]

Record $7.9 million returned to local economy through free tax return assistance

WICHITA, Kan., June 6, 2022 — The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) initiative, managed by United Way of the Plains, has established a new record in the value of returns processed by IRS-trained volunteers offering free tax return preparation. The program processed $7.6 million in returns last year. This year, . . . [Read More]

United Way of the Plains adds James Childers to staff

WICHITA, Kan., June 3, 2022 — James Childers has accepted the role of Accountant with United Way of the Plains. As a member of the finance team, Childers will work directly with the Chief Financial Officer and provide oversight in the accounts receivable and accounts payable functions of the organization. . . . [Read More]