United Way Hosts Annual Day of Action – Friday, June 20

WICHITA, Kan., June 18, 2025 — United Way of the Plains will host its 2025 Day of Action on Friday, June 20, joining a global movement of volunteers making a difference in their local communities. More than a dozen service projects will take place at across Wichita, involving over 120 area volunteers working together to uplift local nonprofits.

Media are invited to attend the event kickoff, capture volunteers in action, and join the community celebration.

EVENT DETAILS:

Event: Day of Action

Date: Friday, June 20

Time: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

SCHEDULE:

8:30 a.m. – Welcome located at Chicken N Pickle, 1240 N. Greenwich Rd., Wichita, KS

9:30 a.m. to Noon – Volunteer activities will take place at the following locations:

• Botanica, The Wichita Gardens
• Child Start
• HumanKind Ministries
• Kansas Aviation Museum
• Larksfield Place
• Rainbows United
• Shocker Support Locker at WSU
• The Salvation Army
• United Way GIV Warehouse
• Wichita Family Crisis Center
• Wichita Habitat for Humanity
• Wichita Indochinese Center

12:15 p.m. – Wrap-up located at Chicken N Pickle, 1240 N. Greenwich Rd., Wichita, KS

CONTACT FOR MEDIA INQUIRIES:
Stacy Ward Lattin
Manager of Public Outreach and Community Engagement
United Way of the Plains
(316) 650-2751
swardlattin@unitedwayplains.org

Interviews available during kickoff and wrap-up at Chicken N Pickle, and Child Start during volunteer hours.

MEDIA ASSETS: Photos and video for media use

Day of Action is part of a global United Way initiative to mobilize community members through volunteerism. The event highlights the power of collective action in supporting local nonprofits and building a stronger Wichita.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Stacy Ward Lattin, Manager of Public Outreach and Community Engagement, (316) 267-1321, ext. 4224, swardlattin@unitedwayplains.org

United Way of the Plains is a nonprofit and for-impact organization that focuses on health, education, financial stability and basic needs – the building blocks for a good quality of life and a strong community. Our mission is to improve lives by harnessing the caring power of our community to advance the common good in south central Kansas. Follow us on these social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and TikTok.