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Disaster Relief Funds Distributed as Tornado Recovery Efforts Conclude

WICHITA, Kan., March 6, 2025 – After two and a half years of dedicated work, the Long-Term Recovery Committee for the April 29, 2022, EF-3 tornado that devastated parts of Butler and Sedgwick Counties, has officially concluded. The committee, formed in June 2022, has successfully helped guide the recovery process . . . [Read More]

Shocker Nation and United Way Team Up to Support Childhood Literacy Efforts

WICHITA, Kan., Feb. 26, 2025 — Wichita State University and United Way of the Plains have joined forces once again to support childhood literacy. Through their partnership with Champions for Literacy, a national initiative uniting college basketball fans and teams for a common cause, they are working to ensure every . . . [Read More]

Wichita State Shockers are teaming up with United Way to support childhood literacy efforts

WICHITA, Kan., Feb. 10, 2025 — Wichita State University and United Way of the Plains are joining forces once again to support childhood literacy. Through their partnership with Champions for Literacy, a national initiative uniting college basketball fans and teams for a common cause, they are working to ensure every child . . . [Read More]

Applications for United Way of the Plains’ Microgrants Now Open Through March 3

WICHITA, Kan., Jan. 28, 2025 – In 1990, Velma Lunt Wallace established an endowment with United Way to honor the legacy of her late husband, Dwane L. Wallace, former head of Cessna Aircraft, and his commitment to community support. The endowment funds an annual grant program to support local youth-focused initiatives.

Eligibility

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United Way of the Plains Announces New Board Members and 2025 Chair

WICHITA, Kan., Jan. 6, 2025 – United Way of the Plains has elected new officers and welcomed new members to the 2025 board of directors.

The new directors who will serve three-year terms are:

• Susan DeVaughn, SVP, National Hospitality Program Director, IMA Financial Group
• Bryce Dougherty, Chief Financial Officer, Delta Dental Kansas
• Dennis Kerschen, President, . . . [Read More]