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New Data Reveals More Than One in Three Sedgwick County Households Live Paycheck to Paycheck

WICHITA, Kan., June 10, 2026 — Thirty-eight percent of households in Sedgwick County struggle to afford basic necessities as the cost of essentials continues to outpace inflation, according to new data from United for ALICE in partnership with United Way of the Plains. Designed to help inform policy decisions to . . . [Read More]

Wichita State University and United Way Deliver Thousands of Books to Local Students

WICHITA, Kan., MAY 4, 2026 – Thousands of students at 13 Wichita Public Schools will receive brand-new books to take home, helping to prevent summer learning loss and encourage a love of reading. Thanks to the 2026 Champions for Literacy fundraising event, held in partnership with Wichita State . . . [Read More]

Flags of Freedom Dedications Support Local United Way Veteran Programs

WICHITA, Kan., APRIL 29, 2026 – United Way of the Plains and IAM & AW District Lodge #70 are hosting their annual two-week display of over 500 American flags to honor veterans this Memorial Day. Those who wish to pay tribute to a current or former member of the armed . . . [Read More]

United Way Investing $4.1 Million in Wichita

WICHITA, Kan., April 13, 2026 – United Way of the Plains endeavors to build a region where everyone can thrive, and in that effort, is announcing an investment of $4.1 million to advance the work of 74 programs at 57 charitable organizations. When combined with the 16 direct . . . [Read More]

United Way’s GIV Warehouse Celebrates Record-Breaking Impact in 2025

WICHITA, Kan., Feb. 23, 2026 – United Way of the Plains’ Give Items of Value (GIV) Warehouse achieved its most impactful year yet in 2025, distributing $4.4 million in essential supplies to local nonprofits, the highest total in program history.

GIV connects excess corporate inventory with nonprofits across south central Kansas, . . . [Read More]