RESULTS OF YOUR TAG SEARCH:
Get to know…Kristie Costa, VITA Program Manager
Describe your role with United Way of the Plains.
I am the VITA Program Manager, overseeing 19 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites across south-central Kansas as part of United Way’s Free Tax Filing Services. I work with 145 volunteers and 20 site coordinators. These are some of the best people I have ever had the pleasure of working with. . . . [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]
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 . . . [Read More]
Welcome to the team: Sarah Crick Milligan, VITA Program Manager
Sarah Crick Milligan has joined United Way of the Plains as the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program Manager. The VITA initiative is managed by United Way of the Plains and assists families and individuals making $60,000 or less per year with filing tax returns. Ensuring that individuals receive the tax credits they’ve earned helps them maintain their financial . . . [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]
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]
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.
