RESULTS OF YOUR TAG SEARCH:
Get to know…Annie Murach, Assistant to the President
Tell us about your role at United Way, and how it has evolved over the past 10 years.
I started off as an Administrative/Facilities Assistant, helping with building upkeep and front desk support. I could put my house and yard work skills to good use. When the Assistant to the President position opened, I was fortunate enough to get the job . . . [Read More]
Donna Tran Joins United Way of the Plains
United Way of the Plains is excited to welcome Donna Tran as our new crisis housing navigator. In this role, Tran will be part of the housing navigation team, building relationships with individuals experiencing homelessness to understand their unique needs and connect them to housing and other resources to aid their success.
Tran graduated in the spring from Wichita State University . . . [Read More]
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]
Get to know…Cecilia Wood, 211 Resource Navigator
Describe your role with United Way of the Plains.
I am a 211 Resource Navigator. Our team answers 211 calls from individuals across Kansas who are seeking financial assistance, community resources, and programs to help them with their needs.
Tell us more about 211.
Our 211 resource center connects people in Kansas with a wide range of services. Most of our calls . . . [Read More]
Nikitha Perupalli Joins United Way of the Plains
United Way of the Plains welcomes Nikitha Perupalli as our new Revenue Insight Analyst. In this role, she will provide management and oversight of our organization’s donor database to leverage key information to help staff connect more deeply with donors and drive meaningful outcomes. Perupalli has a strong background in revenue analytics, having served as a Business Intelligence Analyst for . . . [Read More]
Get to know…James Childers, accountant
Tell us about your role at United Way.
I oversee and manage all incoming funds at United Way, ensuring financial accuracy and accountability. I’m also responsible for maintaining our fixed assets, posting entries to the general ledger, supporting the payout process, and overseeing our Positive Pay system. Along with these core responsibilities, I handle a wide range of critical processes that . . . [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.
