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United Way of the Plains welcomes Cecilia Wood
Cecilia Wood joined United Way of the Plains this week as a 211 Resource Specialist. In her role she will handle requests from the public about resources that are available to them in times of crisis and uncertainty. Last year, Kansans were connected to help through United Way’s 211 confidential and free services 159,089 times.
A graduate of Emporia State . . . [Read More]
Get to know…Abel Frederic, Vice President of Community Impact
A quick conversation with Abel Frederic will surprise you with his wide range of talents. He is a father, a professional athlete, an executive and a community advocate to name a few.
Abel joined United Way of the Plains in June 2021 and after three years of working to improve outcomes for people in south central Kansas, we are seeing impactful . . . [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]
Get to know…Cannon L. D. Ball, Community Services Manager
Describe your role at United Way of the Plains and what makes it enjoyable for you.
I help oversee the daily operations of our Give Items of Value (GIV) program and also assist in our disaster response services. What I’ve enjoyed most so far about being at United Way is the team we have here. Everyone seems to have . . . [Read More]
United Way of the Plains welcomes Rachel Linn
Rachel Linn has joined the Community Impact & Services team this week as a Financial Stability Coordinator. Linn will provide financial education, digital financial literacy and financial coaching for area residents in her part-time role. She will also be involved in Bank On ICT community engagement activities related to enhancing and empowering financial stability for those seeking assistance.
Linn earned . . . [Read More]
Jen McGill joins United Way of the Plains as Coordinated Entry System Manager
United Way of the Plains has announced the addition of Jen McGill to the Community Impact & Services team. As the Coordinated Entry System (CES) Manager, McGill is responsible for overseeing the homeless response system and interagency support that expedites access to housing and services. Reporting to Matt Lowe, Community Impact Manager for Basic Needs, McGill will also work to . . . [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.
