United Way of Central Kansas

06/17/2026

Help Us Reach 1,000 Followers!

Before you enter, did you know that United Way of Central Kansas:

📚 Helps deliver more than 11,000 books each year to local children through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.

🧺 Provides free laundry services for hundreds of local families through Laundry Love.

🚗 Helps working families overcome transportation barriers through Auto Care Access.

💰 Supports financial literacy and financial stability programs, helping youth and adults build money management skills, connect with banking resources, and prepare for long-term financial success.

🎒 Coordinates Stuff the Bus to help local students start the school year prepared and ready to learn.

💙 Invests more than $120,000 annually into local nonprofit programs serving Barton and Pawnee Counties.

Every new follower helps us share local resources, volunteer opportunities, and ways to strengthen our communities.

To enter:
✔ Follow our page
✔ Like this post
✔ Comment with which United Way program or community issue matters most to you

For an extra entry, share this post publicly!

When we reach 1,000 followers, we'll draw one winner for two tickets to our August 1 Kickoff Event.

United is the Way.

06/17/2026

Thank you Wheatland Electric for supporting the youth in our community! The kiddos appreciate it!

📚 We're catching up on some news from our Sharing Success Fund that's well worth celebrating!

United Way of Central Kansas recently received a $2,500 Sharing Success grant from us to support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Great Bend. 🎉

Through this program, 487 children (ages 0–5) will receive a free, high-quality, age-appropriate book mailed directly to their home each month. 💌📖

This grant will help keep books arriving in local mailboxes, supporting early literacy, school readiness, and a lifelong love of reading. 💙✨

We're proud to support programs that strengthen families, invest in young learners, and build brighter futures for our communities! 👏

❤ 💪🏼 ⚡

06/15/2026

Behind every meal served, every child supported, every family finding hope, and every life changed in Central Kansas — there are people showing up every single day to help.

United Way proudly partners with 18 local nonprofits working tirelessly to support families, children, seniors, and individuals during some of life’s hardest moments.
Because no one organization can do it alone.
But together, we can help our neighbors move from surviving… to thriving.

www.uwck.org/keys-change

06/15/2026

Laundry Love is coming up next Saturday! 💙

Need a hand with laundry? Join us for up to 5 loads of laundry, access to local resources, and friendly conversation in a welcoming space.

A huge thank you to Clara Barton Medical Center, Great Bend Kiwanis Club, and P&S Electric for making this program possible. Together, we are helping bring dignity, support, and connection to our community—one load at a time.

06/13/2026

This time of year, we're out in our communities visiting with local businesses, organizations, and individuals, asking them to invest in the work of United Way of Central Kansas.

We know every donation is a choice. We know families, businesses, and organizations have many worthy causes they can support. That's why we believe it's important to share what your generosity makes possible.

In just the past month, because of donors who believe in this community:

📚 834 books found their way into the hands of local children through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.

🧺 169 loads of laundry were washed and dried for 62 individuals through Laundry Love, providing dignity, relief, and one less worry for families facing difficult circumstances.

🚗 Two families received assistance with critical vehicle repairs, helping them get to work, take their children to school, and maintain their independence.

🎒 We are preparing for Stuff the Bus, ensuring local students have the supplies they need to walk into the classroom confident and ready to learn.

💙 Five local organizations received a total of $2,600 in Impact Grant funding to bring new ideas and programs to life in our communities.

🤝 And every month, nearly $10,000 is invested in our community partner agencies that provide food, shelter, transportation, crisis support, youth programs, services for older adults, and so much more.

Behind every number is a story. A child discovering the joy of reading. A parent making it to work because their car is running again. A student showing up on the first day of school prepared. A neighbor finding help during a difficult season.

This is what your support does.

It stays local. It strengthens families. It creates opportunities. It helps move people from surviving to thriving.

If you've supported United Way of Central Kansas in the past, thank you. If you're considering joining us this year, we hope you'll see the impact your gift can make.

Together, we're building a stronger Central Kansas—one family, one child, one opportunity at a time.

United is the Way.

06/12/2026

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Help United Way of Central Kansas collect school supplies for local students during Stuff the Bus on Friday, July 25th from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Walmart and both Dillons locations in Great Bend.

Great for churches, youth groups, sports teams, parents & kids, and individuals of all ages. One-hour volunteer shifts available.

Supplies collected will help local schools support students in need throughout the school year.

Sign up:
https://volunteersinaction.galaxydigital.com/need/?agency_id=143082

United is the Way.

06/11/2026

For our annual kickoff event, we come together to celebrate generosity, community, and the power of giving.

If you’ve been waiting to grab your tickets, this is your sign.
Join us August 1 and help set the rhythm for another year of impact. Don't wait. This event sells out!

Tickets on sale at www.uwck.org/keys-change

06/11/2026

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Want to enjoy a fun night out while giving back to your community?

United Way of Central Kansas is looking for 4–6 volunteers to help with our Kickoff Event featuring Colorado Keys Dueling Pianos on Saturday, August 1, at the Columbus Club in Great Bend.

The work:
• Final event setup
• Greeting and seating guests
• Clearing tables
• End-of-night cleanup

The perks:
Dinner is on us!
Enjoy the dueling pianos show!

Grab a friend (or two!) and join us for a fun night giving back. From high school students looking for community service hours to adults who want to make a difference, we'd love to have you on the team.

Volunteer from approximately 4:00–7:00 PM, or stay for the show and help with cleanup afterward (finished by approximately 11:00 PM).

Interested? Contact United Way of Central Kansas to sign up today!

06/09/2026

We’re Hiring!
United Way of Central Kansas is seeking a Part-Time Resource Development Coordinator (10–12 hrs/week) to help grow support for local families and communities across Barton and Pawnee Counties.
This role focuses on donor engagement, sponsorship outreach, community presentations, and fundraising event support. Flexible schedule with some evenings/weekends required.
To apply, please submit:
• Resume
• Brief cover letter or statement of interest
• 3 professional references
Send applications to:
[email protected]
For full position details, visit:
https://www.uwck.org/news/we-are-hiring
United is the Way.