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United Way News You Can Use: August 2022
Announcing $100,000 for innovative solutions to community issues
Nonprofits, think you have the next bright idea to advance the common good? United Way of the Plains is hosting Impact on the Plains, a “Shark Tank”-style competition in pursuit of bold solutions to complex community issues. Up to $25,000 will be awarded to entrepreneurial nonprofit programs that transform . . . [Read More]
Impact Created by Your United Way: Second Quarter 2022
We are the problem-solvers, hand-raisers, game-changers. Here’s a summary of the impact your United Way created this quarter because of your support.
HEALTH
Facilitated 269 free skin cancer screenings at May 7 event led by area dermatologists and sponsored . . . [Read More]
The Gap: Financial knowledge for those making $40,000-$60,000
If you live in Wichita and make money in that range, you know the challenges that come with it.
The Gap: “Good Money. That is subjective.”
There are a large number of people that make between $40K and $60K per year. People right out of school, single parents and individuals on a fixed income come top of mind.
At face value, that figure . . . [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]
Stop the holiday spending problem
By Michelle Presnell, United Way Community Impact Manager for Financial Stability
The holiday season is exciting full of fun and giving. Along with the excitement can come a big dose of stress, especially financial stress.
This year, like last, has had the added complication of the continued pandemic. Throw all of those factors into the holiday season, and you might be tempted . . . [Read More]
2020 Tax Refund Delays
Every year Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteers prepare tax returns free of charge for individuals/families in our region making less than $58,000. VITA volunteers are trained and certified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to provide these services. United Way of the Plains manages this initiative.
In recent months, our United Way 211 Information and Referral service has . . . [Read More]
OUR IMPACT
Every day, our neighbors are working hard to overcome barriers and get ahead. Together, we connect people to the opportunities they need to reach their potential and make our community a place where everyone can thrive. United is the way we build a stronger future for all.
