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United Way of the Plains announces $4.5 million investment in local community
After a total of 118 hours of deliberations in 13 committees across two months, 160 community advocates recommended $4.1 million in funding for 63 programs operated by local charities. These recommendations were unanimously approved by the board of United Way of the Plains in the areas of health, . . . [Read More]
Get to know…Cannon L. D. Ball, Community Services Manager
Describe your role at United Way of the Plains and what makes it enjoyable for you.
I help oversee the daily operations of our Give Items of Value (GIV) program and also assist in our disaster response services. What I’ve enjoyed most so far about being at United Way . . . [Read More]
United Way of the Plains welcomes Rachel Linn
Rachel Linn has joined the Community Impact & Services team this week as a Financial Stability Coordinator. Linn will provide financial education, digital financial literacy and financial coaching for area residents in her part-time role. She will also be involved in Bank On ICT community engagement activities related to . . . [Read More]
Jen McGill joins United Way of the Plains as Coordinated Entry System Manager
United Way of the Plains has announced the addition of Jen McGill to the Community Impact & Services team. As the Coordinated Entry System (CES) Manager, McGill is responsible for overseeing the homeless response system and interagency support that expedites access to housing and services. Reporting to Matt Lowe, Community . . . [Read More]
Michele Grimm joins United Way of the Plains as 211 Coordinator
United Way of the Plains has announced the addition of Michele Grimm to the Community Impact & Services team as the United Way 211 Coordinator. United Way 211 is a free, confidential service that connects Kansans with a wide range of resources and services across the state. Last year, . . . [Read More]
United Way of the Plains adds Ashley Jones as a Housing Navigator
United Way of the Plains welcomes Ashley Jones to the community impact team this month. As a Housing Navigator, Jones will work with program clients to assist them with accessing housing resources and services in support of the work of the Coalition to End Homelessness in Wichita/Sedgwick County. The goal . . . [Read More]
OUR FOCUS
Our focus is on health, education, financial stability and basic needs—the building blocks for a good quality of life and a strong community. Click below to learn more about what we’re doing, the programs we invest in and our lasting impact in each area.
