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United Way Welcomes Kara Hunt as Associate Vice President of Philanthropy

WICHITA, Kan., Oct. 14, 2025 – United Way of the Plains has named Kara Hunt Associate Vice President of Philanthropy. In this role, Hunt will lead strategies to grow and strengthen relationships with major donors, advance the organization’s planned giving initiatives, oversee United Way’s Tocqueville Society and Lead United programs, . . . [Read More]

United Way announces $105,000 in funding for 2025 Impact on the Plains winners

WICHITA, Kan., Sept. 19, 2025 – 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.

The sold-out event at Textron Aviation Activity Center drew more than 450 attendees and marked . . . [Read More]

Impact on the Plains is Thursday, Sept. 18

WICHITA, Kan., Sept. 17, 2025 – Tomorrow night, United Way of the Plains will put big ideas in the spotlight with Impact on the Plains, a high-energy, “Shark Tank”-style competition where four local nonprofits will pitch innovative programs for a chance at up to $105,000 in community investments.

Four finalists were selected . . . [Read More]

Application for United Way of the Plains’ Aaron Joel Smith Youth Volunteer Memorial Scholarship open through Oct. 13

WICHITA, Kan., Sept. 4, 2025 – United Way of the Plains is now accepting applications for the 2025 Aaron Joel Smith Memorial Youth Volunteer Scholarship, which awards three high school students for outstanding community service with scholarships of $25,000, $15,000, and $10,000.

Eligibility

• The applicant must both attend school and . . . [Read More]
  

United Way and Thrive Restaurant Group Partner to Boost Early Childhood Literacy

WICHITA, Kan., Aug. 6, 2025 — United Way of the Plains is proud to announce a new community partnership with the Rolph family and Thrive Restaurant Group to expand awareness and enrollment in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a monthly book gifting program that mails free books to children . . . [Read More]