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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, education, financial stability and basic needs. With an additional $457,000 . . . [Read More]
New consumer pitfalls to look out for this holiday season
There are plenty of deals to be had for holiday gift giving – Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday – on top of an already competitive market filled with attractive options.
A good deal or bad debt: Buy Now, Pay Later Loans
You want to get the best deal but what happens when that deal is still too expensive? Buy Now Pay . . . [Read More]
United Way of the Plains Announces $5.4 Million Investment in Area Programs
United Way of the Plains has announced funding for 73 human service programs to help individuals and families throughout south central Kansas achieve their human potential. The $5.4 million investment is part of the annual Opportunity on the Plains funding cycle and includes $656,889 in donor-designated funds. It is the largest annual investment program of United Way of the Plains. . . . [Read More]
Time to start thinking small savings every day
How to turn $10 into $3,600
By Michelle Presnell, United Way Community Impact Manager for Financial Stability
Looking back on 2022, we all set goals for the new year, and some of us have experienced at least one epic fail in the last 365 days. This year, we have an idea: Set a smaller, achievable goal that packs a big punch.
Becoming financially . . . [Read More]
Get to Know…Sarah Crick Milligan, VITA Program Manager
Describe your role at United Way.
The VITA Program, or Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, provides tax preparation free of charge to our low-and moderate-income friends and neighbors—those who have an annual household income of $60,000 per year or less. This basically means that my job is to make sure that our site coordinators and certified tax preparers have what . . . [Read More]
Qualify for student loan forgiveness?
Here are some responsible ways to put your newfound savings to good use.
Are you one of the thousands that will benefit from your student loans being forgiven? If so, make the smartest move with your savings.
Michelle Presnell, United Way Community Impact Manager for Financial Stability, shares her top five ideas on ways to reallocate your new savings to make yourself . . . [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.
