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United Way Hosts Annual Day of Action – Friday, June 20
WICHITA, Kan., June 18, 2025 — United Way of the Plains will host its 2025 Day of Action on Friday, June 20, joining a global movement of volunteers making a difference in their local communities. More than a dozen service projects will take place at across Wichita, involving over 120 . . . [Read More]
United Way Rallies Volunteers for June 20 Day of Action
WICHITA, Kan., May 22, 2025 — United Way of the Plains is coordinating more than a dozen projects across Wichita as part of the 2025 Day of Action, a global day of service aimed at mobilizing community volunteers. This year’s local event will take place on Friday, June . . . [Read More]
United Way, IAM & AW Lodge #70 Host Veterans Flag Dedication this Saturday
WICHITA, Kan., May 15, 2025 – United Way of the Plains and IAM & AW District Lodge #70 are hosting Flags of Freedom, a grand display of 600 American flags to honor active-duty service members and veterans. The event will feature the posting of colors, musical selections, . . . [Read More]
Wichita State University and United Way Deliver Thousands of Books to Local Students
WICHITA, Kan., May 13, 2025 – Last week, 2,786 K–3 students across 13 Wichita Public Schools received brand-new books to take home, helping to prevent summer learning loss and encourage a love of reading. Thanks to the 2025 Champions for Literacy fundraising event, held in partnership with Wichita State University . . . [Read More]
United Way Announces $50,000 in Microgrants to Benefit Local Students
WICHITA, Kan., May 7, 2025 – United Way of the Plains has invested $50,000 in 11 youth-focused programs across south-central Kansas as part of the annual Dwane L. Wallace Youth Venture Grant. The grant program is supported by an endowment established by Velma Lunt Wallace in 1990 to honor the . . . [Read More]
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Stacy Ward Lattin
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