RESULTS OF YOUR TAG SEARCH:
How 6,100 books were distributed to Wichita elementary students
The last several months have been busy at United Way of the Plains as we prepared to give Wichita Public School’s students reading material for summer break. We were able to do this with help from many organizations, volunteers and donors. This initiative is critical. A large number of students cannot read at a third-grade reading level.
This all started last . . . [Read More]
Unleashing the Power of Reading is Critical for Children and Society
By Heather Crump, United Way Community Impact Manager for Education, Special to the Wichita Eagle
“Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” The abolitionist Frederick Douglass understood the power of literacy and his words have inspired me throughout my career as a teacher. For the last decade, I’ve worked with children in . . . [Read More]
Celebrating a Year of Innovation and Collaboration
By Steve Dixon, President of P.B. Hoidale Co., Inc. and 2021 Board Chair for United Way of the Plains, Special to The Wichita Eagle
As we prepare for the promise a new year brings, it’s important to reflect on the many ways our community worked together during the last 12 months to provide opportunities for . . . [Read More]
What Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Expansion Means for You
This week, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, with Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly and the Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund, announced the statewide expansion of its book program. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a lifelong love of reading by mailing books monthly to children (0-5 years old) free of charge with the support of local community partners.
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Connecting Our Youth to Our City
By Jadie Chauncey, United Way of the Plains Community Impact Intern, Special to the Wichita Eagle
The following OpEd appeared in the Wichita Eagle on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021.
Meaningful volunteerism and service-learning projects are becoming increasingly popular activities in workplaces. Volunteering increases community connection, purpose and overall well-being. While this is . . . [Read More]
Y.E.S.S. to Summer Fun
United Way is supporting the summer 2021 Arc of Sedgwick County’s Youth Education Summer Socialization Program (nicknamed Y.E.S.S. Camp), a nine-week summer program serving students ages 5-21 with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The program offers a half day of education in classroom settings and a half day of recreation in the community Monday through Thursday. Friday offers day trips throughout . . . [Read More]
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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.
