A Unique Organization
United Way of the Plains is a local, volunteer-driven organization.
United Way brings the community together to address critical issues such as
care for the elderly, youth at risk, disaster relief, and more.
United Way of the Plains serves Sedgwick and surrounding counties in
south Central Kansas.
Coordination of Social Services
United Way is actively involved in coordinating various health and human
services.
United Way also regularly conducts research to determine what the
community’s greatest needs are and what services are available to address
those needs.
Efficient Fund Raising
United Way raises funds each year to support 90 programs at local
nonprofits and to provide direct community services. Its fund raising is
extremely efficient, with only 12 percent used for administrative costs
(compared to special event fund raising that often uses 35 percent or more).
Accountable Fund Distribution
Approximately 200 volunteers review local agency
programs and community needs to direct funds where they will do the most
good. Funding supports programs in these impact areas:
• Strengthening children and
families
• Assisting the elderly
• Meeting basic needs
• Fostering health and
independence
See: United Way Community
Impact Partners
Information and Referral
United Way's 2-1-1 Call Center helps people
find needed services in communities across the state of
Kansas. Dial 2-1-1 (toll free, statewide) or
online at www.211kansas.org.
Supporting volunteerism
United Way Volunteer Center supports volunteerism in Sedgwick and
surrounding counties by recruiting volunteers, coordinating group projects,
agency training and youth involvement.
See: Volunteer
Center
Gift-In-Kind Distribution
United Way’s Give Items of Value Program (GIV), collects $500,000 to
$1 million worth of quality donated items from local companies and
distributes them, at no charge, to area nonprofits.
For More
Information: Contact Us
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