United Way of Rice County KS

10/12/2025

This past Tuesday, we presented Christy A. Kruse Morrison with her $100 certificate to Garden of Eden, Heavenly Meats & Groceries, Little River for a beef bundle. The beef bundle certificate was purchased by United Way of Rice County and Christy’s name was drawn at our Campaign Kickoff concert. Congrats Christy!!

10/10/2025

United Way of Rice County is honored to be one of the 2025 grant recipients selected by the Rice County Community Foundation.

A huge thank-you to RCCF for your continued support and dedication to making our community stronger. Your generosity helps us continue our mission of improving lives and creating lasting impact right here in Rice County.

10/03/2025

Today we were honored to present Marlo Munoz with her certificate for our Grand Prize beef bundle! Marlo purchased her ticket at Fair on the Square and her name was drawn at our concert last Saturday evening. Congrats Marlo and thank you for supporting United Way of Rice County!

We also want to thank White's Foodliner-Lyons for their very generous donation of the ENTIRE $300 value of the beef bundle!! Thank you to all that donated through ticket purchases, the concert, or during our annual campaign …you are all making an impact on the lives of Rice County residents!



Pictured L to R: Marlin Clark (UW board member), Tamara Evans (White’s Foodliner Manager), Marlo Munoz, and Matt Stafford (UW board member).

09/29/2025

The kickoff concert featuring Frank Werth ETA and the Vibrations was a great time, thank you for coming out last night!!

We had a great time visiting with you all at Fair on the Square as well!

Keep an eye out for our big campaign “thermometer”, which will be by the Kiwanis scout cabin soon! This weekend was just the start and we still need your help to reach our goal so we can continue to serve the non-profits and residents of Rice County. If you still have that green card sitting on your countertop, fill it out and drop it off at any of the 3 banks in Lyons. Every donation helps, no amount is too small!

Frank Werth and the Vibrations live on the Peoples Bank and Trust stage in Lyons, KS!

09/29/2025

Thank you Rice County for a great Fair on The Square and a successful start to our annual campaign!! Follows are the winners of the beef bundle drawings and the beautiful chair made by Larry Kirkhart:

Perkins Angus Ranch $100 Beef Bundle: Rollie Timberlake

Garden of Eden, Heavenly Meats & Groceries, Little River $100 beef bundle: Christy Morrison

Grand prize beef bundle 100% donated by White's Foodliner-Lyons $300: Marlo Munoz

Austrian pine chair made and donated by Larry Kirkhart (value unmeasurable!): Erna David

Congratulations to all of our winners!! We will contact each of you and make arrangements to get your prizes to you.

09/28/2025

Frank Werth and the Vibrations live on the Peoples Bank and Trust stage in Lyons, KS!

09/27/2025

👉 Kids 10 & under get in FREE with a paid adult admission!
See you tonight!

09/26/2025

Time to thank another one of our outstanding sponsors for our 1st annual Rice County United Way "Kickoff Concert" featuring Frank Werth and the Vibrations!

Temp-Aire is always there to support Lyons and the surrounding area, whether it's community events, USD 405, or even lending a hand to renovate a 1970's era locker room...Ben and his team show that hometown spirit!

If you need plumbing, electrical, or HVAC service give them a call! They will fix you up with the expertise that your home or business deserves!!

Thanks for sponsoring our concert, and we will see you Saturday 9/27 at the Gathering Space! Show starts at 7 p.m., gates open at 6 p.m.

09/26/2025

Tomorrow evening, gates will open at 6 pm!! Get your tickets, you dont want to miss this!!🎤🎟️🎟️ Advanced tickets available at Brew 56, Pride Ag Ace Hardware/Lyons, and Ad Astra Radio/Lyons!

Dont forget your lawn chairs or blanket!🪑

🎶 Join Us for a Night of Music & Community! 🎶

The Rice County United Way 1st Annual Campaign Kickoff Concert featuring Frank Werth’s Rock & Roll Tribute Show is almost here! 🎸✨

🎟 Tickets are available for a suggested donation of $10.00 — and every dollar raised helps support nonprofits right here in Rice County 💛

📅 Saturday, September 27, 2025
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Lyons Gathering Space

Don’t miss this high-energy show AND the chance to make a difference in your community!

09/25/2025

Time to thank another concert sponsor, Lyons Federal Bank! We appreciate Kevin, Shane, and staff and their commitment to United Way of Rice County as well as our communities! Serving Lyons and beyond since 1913 we thank you for all that you do!

Lyons Federal Bank's objective has always been to remain a sound institution for our customers' investment and loan needs. We are proud of the way we are able to meet those needs in a most efficient and friendly way. Lyons Federal Bank is still a locally owned, "hometown" bank with a long history of providing efficient, courteous service to all its customers.

09/25/2025

We want to take a moment to thank another one of our terrific sponsors as the concert draws closer!! Birzer Funeral Home treats you with the greatest compassion during the most difficult times. Whether it’s pre-planning to make things easier down the road, or helping your family with an unexpected death; Birzer is there to treat you like family. Stop in and visit with Blayne and Teresa Rons, and staff where their moto is “Our Family Serving Your Family”. Thank you so much for your support of United Way of Rice County and our 1st annual kickoff concert!! See you all this Saturday!