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United Way and Thrive Restaurant Group Partner to Boost Early Childhood Literacy
WICHITA, Kan., Aug. 6, 2025 — United Way of the Plains is proud to announce a new community partnership with the Rolph family and Thrive Restaurant Group to expand awareness and enrollment in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a monthly book gifting program that mails free books to children . . . [Read More]
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]
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Cole Schnieders
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(316) 267‑1321, Ext. 4214
