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United Way of the Plains
非盈利组织
Wichita,KS 4,666 位关注者
We fight for the health, education and financial stability of every person in south central Kansas.
关于我们
At United Way, we’re focused on creating opportunities for all because we know that... ? financial stability is more than just having an income. It’s also about having access to job training and financial counseling. ? a good job starts with a good education. Entering school ready to learn and graduating on time leads to success in work and life. ? a quality life isn’t possible without good health. A neighbor recently diagnosed with cancer, a victim of abuse or someone struggling with mental illness - they all need quality care. We keep tabs on the pulse of the community and look for problems that need solving, people who need help and the local programs that can do the best job. United Way of the Plains helps over 150,000 people in south central Kansas. Who are they? Could be the guy in the cubicle next to you, the boy who sacked your groceries at the store, the elderly woman who walks her dog by your house every day. They’re people like you and me, who live here and need a little help sometimes. But we do more than ask for your money. We ask for your input, conduct research, work with coalitions, write grants, recruit volunteers, distribute in-kind goods and make sure people find the services they need through 2-1-1. Visit www.unitedwayplains.org to learn more. Find and follow us: ? facebook.com/unitedwayplains ? twitter.com/unitedwayplains ? youtube.com/unitedwayplains ? instagram.com/unitedwayplains
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https://www.unitedwayplains.org
United Way of the Plains的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 非盈利组织
- 规模
- 11-50 人
- 总部
- Wichita,KS
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1922
- 领域
- Health and Human Services、Volunteer Recruitment、Education、Basic Needs、Financial Stability、Health、Read to Succeed、211、VITA和GIV Warehouse
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United Way of the Plains员工
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"Inspiring kids to love to read became my mission." - Dolly Parton United Way team members were feeling festive this past weekend at the Kansas Star Casino Trees of Hope event. Boyd Gaming Corporation properties across the country support local nonprofit organizations through this fun holiday tradition. Our tree represents Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which fosters a love of reading and learning in preschool children by mailing them a free, age-appropriate book each month until they turn 5 years old, regardless of the family’s income. United Way of the Plains administers the program in South Central Kansas, and over 1,000,000 books have been mailed to local children since United Way launched the program in 2011. Voting for the United Way of the Plains tree will help support children’s literacy in South Central Kansas! https://lnkd.in/gBXczKtM Vote daily until December 19th! #treesofhope #votefordolly #teamunited #liveunited #forceforgood #voteforchildrensliteracy
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Congrats, Abel! ?? We’re thrilled to share that Abel Frederic, our VP of Community Impact, will be a recipient of Wichita’s Business Journal’s 2024 Diversity & Inclusion Award. Whether it’s with staff, volunteers, or community partners, Abel’s commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered can be seen throughout the halls at United Way of the Plains, as well as out in the broader community. Please join us in congratulating Abel on this well-deserved recognition! #ForceForGood #LiveUnited #TeamUnited #Congrats
The Diversity & Inclusion Awards luncheon is Dec. 5.
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Let's potluck! ?? ?? Our United Way of the Plains team had our annual Thanksgiving potluck today, and it was so great to have everyone here to enjoy a meal together.?? #together #potluck #teamunited #thankful #letseat #liveunited #eat #forceforgood
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Farewell, and thank You to Our Amazing Campaign Ambassadors! As we wrap up the annual workplace campaign season, we want to express our deepest gratitude to the four incredible individuals who served as our 2024 Campaign Ambassadors – bringing passion, creativity, and relentless energy during this action-packed time of year. We are incredibly grateful to Renae Wilson from the City of Wichita Kansas, Ebony Pollard from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Daniela Alvardo from QuickTrip and Bevin Pike representing the Cowley County region, whose drive not only supported our current efforts, but helped us build new connections and strengthened our community. Over the past three months, these Ambassadors have accomplished so much: ?? 238 presentations ?? 7,250 individuals reached through presentations ?? 18 cookie competitions or chili cookoffs ?? 103 special events These four embody the spirit of partnership that make United Way of the Plains’ work possible, and we are grateful to the City of Wichita Kansas, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, QuikTrip and INTRUST Bank for partnering with us to continue our Campaign Ambassador program. Thank you, Renae, Ebony, Daniela and Bevin for your hard work and for leading the charge to inspire our community’s #ForceForGood! #TeamUnited #LiveUnited #campaignambassadors #thankyou #communitypartnerships
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Please share our Holiday Resource Guides with anyone looking for Thanksgiving meals or other holiday resources...
It's Holiday Resource Guide Season The holidays can be stressful when budgets are tight, but our resource guides may be able to help. Printable resource guides and application details are available on our website. Please share with anyone looking for extra support with holiday meals, gifts, and more. ???? https://lnkd.in/d9DXTfks #ForceForGood #liveunited #holidays #community #unitedwayoftheplains #holidayresources #holidayseason
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"They say you should walk a mile in someone’s shoes, but sometimes it’s better to just walk?a mile next to them. You don’t have to go through something yourself to show care and?compassion for someone else’s situation,” – Jen McGill, Coordinated Entry System Manager, United Way of the Plains ? This week is Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, where organizations across the?country raise awareness about these community issues and share ways we can help?support those doing this important work. We're grateful to members of the Coalition to End Homelessness in Wichita/Sedgwick for their work to make homelessness rare, brief and non-recurring for all our neighbors. #hungerandhomelessnessweek #ForceForGood #LiveUnited #TeamUnited #builtforzero #grateful #thankfultuesday
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Stay in the know this November! Sign up for our monthly newsletter in order to stay connected to local community events, volunteer opportunities, and more! https://lnkd.in/g__pACVj #ForceForGood #LiveUnited #newsletter #stayintheknow
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As we head into the holiday season, we want to take a moment to share how thankful we are for our Good360 partnership! ??
As the holidays approach, we are reminded that there are many children who go without the toys they need to spark imagination and, in the case of Good360 nonprofit partner,?United Way of the Plains,?a whole lot of smiles. ? Check out this video?featuring United Way of the Plains giving away toys?contributed?by the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. Over the summer, Toys for Tots provided thousands of children with more than?15,000 toys?through United Way of Plains’?distributions?-- delighting both children and families! ? We at Good360 are so grateful to partner with Toys for Tots to distribute the gifts of joy they so generously provide. ? To check out more stories go to?https://lnkd.in/erzmW6fi. ? #CommunityLove #ToysforTots #MarineToysforTots #ChampionsforChildren #SchoolisOutandPlayisin #ImpactStories https://lnkd.in/eK9pMQmk
United Way of the Plains brings Toys for Tots to south central Kansas
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Hopping Gnome Brewing co-owner joins United Way in new role >> bit.ly/3Zb6elq