RESULTS OF YOUR TAG SEARCH:
How a United Way grant helps students realize their potential
JAG-K, a United Way-funded partner, helps students connect their passions to a career.
Children in south-central Kansas have an ally with United Way of the Plains. This year we invested $850,000 into education-focused nonprofit programs through our Opportunity on the Plains grant. One of those recipients was Jobs for America’s Graduates – Kansas (JAG-K), an organization that helps high school . . . [Read More]
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]
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]
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]
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.
