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United Way welcomes Kat Allee as a Family Housing Navigator
Kathleen (Kat) Allee has joined United Way of the Plains as a Family Housing Navigator for the United for Families program. This new initiative from the Coalition to End Homelessness strengthens our community’s response to families experiencing housing instability and homelessness through personalized support, connections to community resources, financial assistance, . . . [Read More]
Micah Ramirez joins United Way of the Plains as a Family Housing Navigator
United Way is excited to announce Micah Ramirez has joined the team as a Family Housing Navigator. Ramirez will support United for Families, a new initiative from the Coalition to End Homelessness, powered by United Way of the Plains. The program is focused on strengthening our community’s response to vulnerable . . . [Read More]
United Way of the Plains welcomes Anastasia Kupper as a Family Housing Navigator
Anastasia Kupper has joined the United Way of the Plains team as a Family Housing Navigator. In this role, Kupper will work with families experiencing homelessness or housing instability, helping them access housing, supportive services, and the resources needed to achieve long-term stability.
Kupper will support United for Families, a new . . . [Read More]
Hannah Kitchen Joins the United Way of the Plains 211 Team
United Way welcomes Hannah Kitchen as a resource navigator for our 211 Information and Referral Service. Kitchen has previously worked with 211 as a seasonal VITA appointment scheduler, helping income-limited households access free tax filing services. In her new role, she will help community members get connected to resources . . . [Read More]
Mary Tucker Joins United Way Team as United for Families Program Manager
United Way of the Plains welcomes Mary Tucker to the housing initiatives team as our new United for Families Program Manager. In this role, Tucker will provide leadership and support to a team of housing navigators who work directly with families experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity, helping remove barriers and . . . [Read More]
United Way Announces Marty Baumbach as Vice President of Community Impact
WICHITA, Kan., Monday, Aug. 17, 2026 — United Way of the Plains is pleased to announce it has named Marty Baumbach as its new Vice President of Community Impact.
In this role, Baumbach will lead efforts to strengthen United Way’s impact across south-central Kansas through strategic initiatives, community investments, and nonprofit . . . [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.
