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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]

Flags of Freedom Dedications Support Local United Way Veteran Programs

WICHITA, Kan., May 5, 2025 – United Way of the Plains and IAM & AW District Lodge #70 are hosting their annual two-week display of 600 American flags to honor veterans this Memorial Day. Those who wish to pay tribute to a current or former member of the armed forces . . . [Read More]

United Way’s $4 Million Grant Investment Brings Opportunity to Area Nonprofits

WICHITA, Kan., May 1, 2025 – Throughout the month of April, United Way of the Plains announced the investment of $4,649,177 into 61 local programs provided by 49 area nonprofit organizations.

United Way of the Plains President and CEO Pete Najera commented on this unique grant process, “Thanks to the generosity . . . [Read More]

United Way of the Plains Announces 2025 Scholarship Recipients

WICHITA, Kan., April 28, 2025 — Each year, United Way of the Plains’ Aaron Joel Smith Memorial Youth Volunteer Scholarships reward three area high school students who actively volunteer with the organization or other area nonprofits. Scholarships are awarded in the amounts of $25,000, $15,000 and $10,000.

This year’s award recipients . . . [Read More]

United Way announces $3.2 million grant to fund Coalition to End Homelessness

WICHITA, Kan., March 25, 2025 - The Coalition to End Homelessness in Wichita/Sedgwick County was awarded $3.2 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), funding all projects currently supported in Sedgwick County.

The Coalition, led by United Way of the Plains, is comprised of . . . [Read More]