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NEXTenant is Opening Doors to a Fresh Start
For one Wichita neighbor, stability began with a set of keys and a property provider willing to try something new. Thanks to our new NEXTenant program, that formerly homeless Wichitan now has a safe place to call home.
Developed by United Way of the Plains and the Coalition to End Homelessness in Wichita/Sedgwick County, NEXTenant promotes successful housing outcomes by building . . . [Read More]
Wichita-Sedgwick County 2025 Point-in-Time Count Results Released
Local PIT Count reflects a smaller increase in homelessness compared to national trends.
The Point-in-Time (PIT) Count is an annual effort that gives our community a snapshot of how many people are experiencing homelessness in Sedgwick County on a single night. On January 23, 2025, more than 130 trained volunteers canvassed the county in frigid temperatures to find and engage with . . . [Read More]
Get to know…Jen McGill, Coordinated Entry Systems Manager
Jen McGill joined United Way of the Plains in 2024 as part of the Coalition to End Homelessness in Wichita/Sedgwick County.
Describe your role with United Way of the Plains.
I oversee the coordinated entry system for our community, which functions as the “front door” to our homeless response process. This involves assessing the unique needs of each household experiencing . . . [Read More]
Shylee Johnson Joins United Way of the Plains
United Way of the Plains welcomes Shylee Johnson as our new Continuum of Care Planning Associate. In this role, Johnson will support United Way of the Plains as the lead agency of the Coalition to End Homelessness in Wichita / Sedgwick County. The coalition serves as the local Continuum of Care (CoC) and works to make homelessness rare, brief and . . . [Read More]
Get to know…Cole Schnieders, Continuum of Care Planning Manager
Cole Schnieders joined #TeamUnited in 2021 as our Continuum of Care Planning Manager. During that time, he as been strengthening the Coalition to End Homelessness in Wichita/Sedgwick County. United Way of the Plains is the lead agency for the coalition, formerly known as Impact ICT – Continuum of Care. The coalition is a partnership of dozens of organizations working . . . [Read More]
Get to know…Jillian Castaneda, Housing Navigator
Jillian joined United Way of the Plains in 2023 and works to help those experiencing homelessness.
When Jillian Castaneda came to United Way of the Plains, she found a new calling in life: Helping house the homeless.
She’s been with United Way for a year now, applying her background in the mental health field and victim advocacy to help those who are . . . [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.
