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National Philanthropy Day: United Is the Way We Rise Together
On National Philanthropy Day, November 15, we celebrate the generosity that fuels our community and thank those who give, volunteer, and care for their neighbors. And this year, we’ve seen firsthand how quickly thousands of families can be pushed into crisis. The spirit of giving means more than ever.
The Moment We’re In
Many of our neighbors are working hard to overcome . . . [Read More]
NEXTenant is Opening Doors to a Fresh Start
For one Wichita neighbor, stability began with a set of keys and a property provider willing to try something new. Thanks to our new NEXTenant program, that formerly homeless Wichitan now has a safe place to call home.
Developed by United Way of the Plains and the Coalition to End Homelessness in Wichita/Sedgwick County, NEXTenant promotes successful housing outcomes by building . . . [Read More]
Wichita-Sedgwick County 2025 Point-in-Time Count Results Released
Local PIT Count reflects a smaller increase in homelessness compared to national trends.
The Point-in-Time (PIT) Count is an annual effort that gives our community a snapshot of how many people are experiencing homelessness in Sedgwick County on a single night. On January 23, 2025, more than 130 trained volunteers canvassed the county in frigid temperatures to find and engage with . . . [Read More]
Get to know…Jen McGill, Coordinated Entry Systems Manager
Jen McGill joined United Way of the Plains in 2024 as part of the Coalition to End Homelessness in Wichita/Sedgwick County.
Describe your role with United Way of the Plains.
I oversee the coordinated entry system for our community, which functions as the “front door” to our homeless response process. This involves assessing the unique needs of each household experiencing . . . [Read More]
Get to know…Michele Grimm, Director of 211
Michele joined United Way of the Plains in 2024 and works to help connect Kansans to resources provided by the social services safety net through the 211 Information and Referral Service.
Describe your role with United Way of the Plains.
I am the director of the 211 Information & Referral Service at United Way of the Plains and we . . . [Read More]
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, education, financial stability and basic needs. With an additional $457,000 . . . [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.
