United Way of the Plains

**What We Do** **From strengthening local resilience to advancing health, youth opportunity, and financial security, United Way is mobilizing our community to action so all can thrive.** United Way is leading the charge to create positive and permanent change. We do this by forging unlikely partnerships, forming new solutions to old problems and mobilizing the best ideas and resources. But we don't do it alone. We inspire others to join the fight. We enable individuals, groups and companies to make a difference - individually and collectively - through their time, talents and treasure. **Together, we're an unstoppable force for good.** **OUR IMPACT** True to our founding spirit, whenever there is a need, United Way is there. We bring a comprehensive approach to every challenge, actively listening and responding to local, evolving needs. From strengthening local resilience to advancing community health, youth opportunity, and financial security, we're building a future where every person across south central Kansas can reach their full potential. **[Healthy Community](https://unitedwayplains.org/healthy-community)** **[Youth Opportunity](https://unitedwayplains.org/youth-opportunity/)** **[Financial Security](https://unitedwayplains.org/financial-security/)** **WHERE WE SERVE** United Way of the Plains serves south-central Kansas, including Sedgwick, Barber, Butler (all ZIP codes except 67042), Cowley, Harper, Kingman, Pratt, and Sumner Counties. **GUIDED BY RESEARCH** We start with research to understand what the greatest needs are in our community. **2021 Community Conditions Report** View the report [here](https://unitedwayplains.org/reports-financials/). Download the report [here](https://unitedwayplains.org/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?juwpfisadmin=false&action=wpfd&task=file.download&wpfd_category_id=173&wpfd_file_id=10702). **HOW WE HELP** We take multiple approaches to tackle our community's toughest issues at their root causes: **[Program Investments](https://unitedwayplains.org/what-we-do/#grantreview)** **[Collective Impact](https://unitedwayplains.org/what-we-do/#collectiveimpact)** **[Community Resilience](https://unitedwayplains.org/what-we-do/#directservices)** **[Special Programs](https://unitedwayplains.org/what-we-do/#specialprograms)** **[Grant Writing](https://unitedwayplains.org/what-we-do/#grantwriting)**