Darren Minks will serve on United Way Worldwide Financial Issues Committee
Darren Minks, CFO for United Way of the Plains, has been selected to serve on the Financial Issues Committee (FIC) at United Way Worldwide (UWW). Headquartered in Alexandria, VA, UWW FIC reviews issues and topics impacting the nationwide network of United Way organizations that operate in 1,100 communities located . . . [Read More]
Celebrating 100 Years of People Helping People
The power of many, working for all. For 100 years, we’ve been harnessing the caring power of our community to help our neighbors reach their potential. We’ve united the community. Mobilized resources. Created lasting change. We’ve kept a pulse on the most pressing needs of our neighbors. . . . [Read More]
What We Do
Together, we fight for the health, education, financial stability and basic needs of every person in south central Kansas. United Way is leading the charge to create positive and permanent change. We do this by forging unlikely partnerships, forming new solutions to old problems and mobilizing the . . . [Read More]
211 Information and Referral
From hello to help. We're here for you. United Way 211 is a free, confidential service that can connect you to a wide range of resources and services across Kansas (not just United Way funded partners). We don't just "patch you through" to . . . [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.