Promise on the Plains

An investment opportunity that creates a community where all can thrive.

Through Promise on the Plains, United Way of the Plains invests in charitable organizations that provide opportunities for everyone in south central Kansas to thrive. Grants help close gaps and disparities in traditionally underserved communities while also building organizational capacity.

INVESTING IN POTENTIAL

Promise on the Plains aims to bolster charitable organizations aiding historically underrepresented communities, including Black, Indigenous and People of Color. Grants worth up to $10,000 intentionally support and enhance the efforts of these organizations while also advancing the work of United Way in the areas of health, education, financial stability and basic needs.

United Way of the Plains envisions a community where individuals from all racial and ethnic backgrounds have opportunities to succeed and thrive. Read our statements of principle regarding diversity and inclusion.

Culture Creations was a recipient of a Promise on the Plains grant from United Way last year.

2024 PROMISE ON THE PLAINS RECIPIENTS

United Way of the Plains announced funding for 10 local nonprofits on Juneteenth as part of its ongoing work to help close gaps and disparities in underserved communities in the Wichita metropolitan region. Grants ranging from $6,000 to $10,000 were awarded to these nonprofits. Read the full press release here.

The Center
Providing healthy food options for citizens in marginalized ZIP codes.
Community Operations Recover Empowerment
Feeding families and providing educational enrichment to children.
The Gift of Chess
Providing children from underserved communities with a new outlet that creates opportunity and connections while cultivating life skills.
Hope Community Development Corporation
Developing vibrant communities through innovation and partnership for more affordable housing to eradicate homelessness.
The Kansas African American Museum
Telling the stories that have not been told through community education and programming.

La Familia Senior/Community Center
Offering more health options for vulnerable populations in Wichita.
Prairie Rose Wellbriety Foundation
Addressing the trauma of Native American people impacted by addiction.
Progressive Community Outreach Program
Combatting hunger for families that can’t make ends meet.
Urban League of Kansas
Focused on providing equal opportunities for stable housing.
Wichita Indochinese Center
Providing equal access to job training skills for all in our community.