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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]
How a United Way grant helps students realize their potential
JAG-K, a United Way-funded partner, helps students connect their passions to a career.
Children in south-central Kansas have an ally with United Way of the Plains. This year we invested $850,000 into education-focused nonprofit programs through our Opportunity on the Plains grant. One of those recipients was Jobs for America’s Graduates – Kansas (JAG-K), an organization that helps high school . . . [Read More]
Reflecting on a Year of Impact and Growth in South Central Kansas
By Walt Berry
2024 Chair, United Way of the Plains Board of Directors
Executive Chairman, Berry Companies
As we close out 2024, it’s inspiring to reflect on the ways our community has united to strengthen south central Kansas. Serving as Chair of the Board of Directors for United Way of the Plains this year has been both an . . . [Read More]
United of the Plains welcomes Logan Bradshaw
Logan Bradshaw has joined United Way of the Plains as the Director of Community Impact. In this role, Logan will manage relationships with community partners and lead United Way initiatives with a focus on education.
Logan has over eight years of experience in city government, community relations and project management. She brings a solid foundation in community engagement and a deep . . . [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]
“Be the Buffalo.” Advice to this year’s graduates from United Way’s President and CEO.
United Way President and CEO Pete Najera was invited to give this year’s commencement address at the WSU Tech graduation. Below is an excerpt of his advice for this year’s graduates.
As you begin your journey outside of Koch Arena, you may encounter adversity from time to time. There’s a famous story told by the first woman ever to be elected . . . [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.
