Salina Area United Way

06/19/2026

🚿🧺 STILL NEED A HOT SHOWER OR CLEAN CLOTHES? HELP IS HERE. 🧺🚿

While many families are getting back to normal after the June 8 windstorm, some residents are still dealing with cleanup, repairs, and the lasting impacts of storm damage.

To support our community during recovery, Granny’s Alliance has extended its FREE shower and laundry services through June 27 for Saline County residents.

Whether you’re still without some essential services, helping with cleanup efforts, or simply need access to clean clothes and a hot shower, these resources remain available at no cost.

💙 Recovery doesn’t end when the lights come back on. For many families, the process continues for weeks. That’s why community support like this matters.

Please help spread the word by sharing this post. Someone in your network may need these services and not know they’re available.

🔗 Learn more:
https://www.ksal.com/free-showers-remain-available/

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06/19/2026

💙❤️💛💚 Happy Juneteenth! 💚💛❤️💙

Today, we celebrate freedom, honor resilience, and recognize the strength of those who came before us. Juneteenth serves as a reminder that freedom, opportunity, and justice are worth pursuing for everyone in our community.

At Salina Area United Way, we believe stronger communities are built when every person has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. As we commemorate this important day, we encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect, learn, and celebrate the progress we've made while continuing the work ahead.

📌 Please note that our office will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

Wishing our community a meaningful and joyful Juneteenth. ❤️💛💚

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06/17/2026

📣 Attention Family Child Care providers!

If you serve or plan to serve infants and toddlers, this one is for you.

Through the Safe Starts for Little Hearts program, you can apply to receive health and safety equipment for your program at no cost to you! Highchairs, Pack and Plays, potty seats, step stools, and more, delivered straight to your door by an Infant-Toddler Specialist.

⏰ The application deadline is June 21, 2026, and supplies are limited, so don't wait!

Apply here: https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3vZ3Gr5EI3IWi34

06/16/2026

🚿🧺 COMMUNITY RESOURCE ALERT 🧺🚿

Still recovering from the June 8 storm or dealing with extended power outages and cleanup? Free shower and laundry services are still available for Saline County residents through June 19 thanks to the generosity of Granny’s Alliance.

📍 Grand Avenue United Methodist Church
304 W. Grand Ave., Salina

🕔 Available daily from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. through June 19

Access to clean clothes, a hot shower, and basic necessities can make a big difference during recovery. If you or someone you know could benefit from these services, please share this information.

The latest Salina Post storm recovery update also highlights the incredible work being done by volunteers and partner organizations across our community.

🔗 Read more: https://salinapost.com/posts/c1e173c4-eeed-4f81-b448-9b67bcd4c5f4

💙 Thank you to Granny’s Alliance and all of the organizations and volunteers helping our community recover.

By: NICOLAS FIERROSalina PostDuring Tuesday's Saline County Commission meeting, Commissioners made official a State of Disaster Declaration

06/13/2026

🚿🧺 COMMUNITY RESOURCE ALERT 🧺🚿

Still recovering from the June 8 storm? Help is available.

Granny’s Alliance, a disaster relief organization from Gulfport, Mississippi, is providing FREE shower and laundry services for Saline County residents impacted by the storm.

📍 Grand Avenue United Methodist Church
304 W. Grand Ave., Salina

🕔 Open daily from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. through Friday, June 19

Residents are encouraged to bring their own soap, towels, detergent, and other shower or laundry supplies if available. However, free supplies will be provided for anyone who needs them.

Staff will be on-site to assist and help keep facilities clean and available for community use.

💙 A huge thank you to Granny’s Alliance and Grand Avenue United Methodist Church for stepping up to support Saline County residents during storm recovery. These simple services can make a big difference for families working through the challenges of cleanup and restoration.

Please share this information so it reaches those who may need it most.

🔗 Read more:
https://salinapost.com/posts/f5b8223c-2568-461c-ab45-641863d9a17b

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Granny's Alliance based out of Gulfport, Mississippi, is offering free shower and lau

06/12/2026

🚨 STORM RECOVERY RESOURCE 🚨

If you or someone you know has been impacted by this week’s severe storms, free hot meals are available this weekend thanks to Hot Meals USA.

🍽️ Meals will be served at:
📍 First United Methodist Church
122 N. 8th Street, Salina

📅 Saturday Meal Times:
🥞 Breakfast: 8:00–9:30 a.m.
🥪 Lunch: 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
🍽️ Dinner: 5:00–6:30 p.m.

As our community continues to recover, resources like these can make a meaningful difference for families, seniors, and individuals still dealing with power outages, storm damage, and cleanup efforts.

Please help spread the word by sharing this post with anyone who may benefit.

❤️ A heartfelt thank you to Hot Meals USA and all the volunteers working tirelessly to support our community during recovery.

Read more from Salina Post:
https://salinapost.com/posts/86c4f3f7-21ae-4703-b95d-9d6651c3e0bc

Hot Meals USA Salina PostHot Meals USA, a Nebraska-based organization

06/11/2026

🚨🍽️ FREE COMMUNITY MEAL – THURSDAY! 🍽️🚨

Still dealing with storm recovery, power outages, or just need a helping hand? A free meal is available for anyone in our community tomorrow!

🕧 Thursday | 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Tony’s Pizza Events Center
🚗 Drive through the South Circle Drive

🥪 Menu: Sloppy Joes, chips, and a Hostess treat!

✅ Open to everyone
✅ One meal box per person in the vehicle
✅ Easy drive-through pickup
✅ Boxes will be fully stocked and ready to go

A huge thank you to Oak View Group, The Salvation Army Salina, KS, Tony's Pizza Events Center, and the City of Salina, KS Government for coming together to serve our community during this time.

Please help spread the word by sharing this post so it reaches anyone who may need a meal tomorrow. ❤️

06/11/2026

💡⚡ A huge THANK YOU to the Evergy crews, contractors, first responders, public works teams, and everyone working tirelessly to restore power across our region following Monday night’s severe storms.

The damage left behind by 110 mph winds has been significant, with hundreds of broken power poles, downed lines, and widespread outages affecting communities throughout central Kansas. Despite these challenges, crews have worked around the clock to restore power to the vast majority of impacted customers.

We know many Salina-area residents are still waiting for service to be restored, and we appreciate your patience as crews continue rebuilding critical infrastructure safely.

Please join us in thanking the men and women working long hours, often in difficult conditions, to help our communities recover. Your dedication does not go unnoticed. ❤️

Stay safe, continue to avoid downed power lines, and remember that restoration efforts are ongoing.

06/10/2026

🚨 COMMUNITY ALERT: OVERNIGHT COOLING SHELTER AVAILABLE 🚨

With extreme temperatures impacting our area, overnight and cooling sheltering is available for Saline County residents at:

📍 University United Methodist Church
1509 S. Santa Fe, Salina

🕓 Check-in begins at 4:00 p.m.

Please bring:
✅ Pillow
✅ Blankets
✅ Any personal items you may need overnight

If you know someone who may be struggling to stay cool or needs a safe place to stay, please help spread the word by sharing this post.

A special thank you to the American Red Cross, Saline County Emergency Management, and community partners working to keep our neighbors safe during this heat.

❤️ Stay safe, stay hydrated, and check on family, friends, neighbors, and vulnerable community members.

OVERNIGHT SHELTERING AVAILABLE

Overnight and cooling sheltering is available for Saline County residents at University United Methodist Church, located at 1509 S. Santa Fe.

Check-in begins at 4 p.m.

Bring your own pillow, blankets, and anything you will need overnight.

Thank you, American Red Cross.

06/10/2026

📢 Office Closure Notice

Please note that the Salina Area United Way office will be closed on Thursday, June 11, and Friday, June 12.

We will resume normal business hours on Monday, June 15.

If you need assistance, please leave us a message or send us an email, and a member of our team will respond as soon as possible upon our return.

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you have a wonderful weekend! 💙

— The Salina Area United Way Team