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United Way Promotes National Financial Literacy Month

WICHITA, Kan., Friday, April 9, 2021 — Recognizing that smart financial decisions about student loans, credit cards, housing and retirement are critical for stabilizing families and communities, April has been designated by the U.S. Congress as National Financial Literacy Month.

“Financial stability is one of the three important building blocks United . . . [Read More]

Ian Worrell of INTRUST Bank Earns Award from United Way of the Plains

WICHITA, Kan., Tuesday, March 16, 2021 — United Way of the Plains has named Ian Worrell, Commercial Lender at INTRUST Bank, the 2020 Loaned Executive of the Year and the winner of the Captain Laurie Green Memorial Award. One of seven area business leaders who helped lead last year’s United . . . [Read More]

United Way of the Plains donates 273,500 masks to students, teachers and staff at local Title I schools

WICHITA, Kan., Wednesday, March 3, 2021 — United Way of the Plains is proud to donate 273,500 face . . . [Read More]

United Way of the Plains and Wichita State University men’s basketball team up to fight for childhood literacy

WICHITA, Kan., Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 – United Way of the Plains and the Wichita State University men’s basketball program are joining forces with Coaching for Literacy to fight for local childhood literacy. WSU will be hosting the #Fight4Literacy game against Houston this Thursday, Feb. 18, to raise funds and . . . [Read More]

United Way announces Angie Prather as new Chief Community Engagement Officer

WICHITA, Kan., Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 — United Way of the Plains is pleased to announce it has selected Angie Prather as its new Vice President of Marketing and Chief Community Engagement Officer.

Prather is well known throughout the community given her distinguished career . . . [Read More]