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2022 Wichita-Sedgwick County Point-In-Time Homeless Count Takes Place February 24

WICHITA, Kan., Feb. 23, 2022

Event: The annual Point-In-Time Homeless Count is a national effort undertaken once a year by professionals and volunteers to seek out and count those who are currently homeless in communities across the United States. The results are used to identify resources needed to address the issue, . . . [Read More]

United Way Volunteer Center coordinating community service activity with Credit Union of America on Presidents Day

WICHITA, Kan., Feb. 18, 2022 –  On Monday, Feb. 21, 265 Credit Union of America employees will spend the national holiday making comfort kits for children in crisis, blankets for homeless teens, chemo care bags for children receiving chemotherapy and backpacks with school supplies for teachers.

Event: Special Community Service Project . . . [Read More]

KHF partners with United Way of the Plains to #Fight4Literacy

WICHITA, Kan., Feb. 7, 2022 – After great community support for contributions to the #Fight4Literacy effort, the Kansas Health Foundation (KHF) is pleased to announce that . . . [Read More]

WSU Men’s Basketball Game Will Raise Literacy Funds for Title I Schools in Shocker Neighborhood on February 12

WICHITA, Kan., Feb. 2, 2022 – Coaching for Literacy is a national initiative that brings college basketball fans and dozens of teams together annually for a common cause: Ensuring our children can read. Every year coaching staff and athletes across the country select a specific game to wear #Green4Literacy and . . . [Read More]

Free Tax Return Assistance Kickoff Event is Friday, Jan. 28

WICHITA, Kan., Jan. 27, 2022 – United Way of the Plains is celebrating National Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day with a free tax preparation event on Friday, Jan. 28. IRS-certified volunteers will take walk-ins at 9727 E. Shannon Woods from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Appointments can also . . . [Read More]