United Way of Eastern Frontier Country

11/04/2026

Our Glow For Good Gala is this Saturday and we are so excited to see everyone! We will have a Corn Hole Tournament for you to join during the event. We will also have a Glow up Bar for you to purchase fun glow in the dark items to wear during the Gala! ✨

We have a really great night planned for you. Come dressed in your favorite Glow attire! A graphic with some outfit ideas is posted above! Can’t wait to see you Saturday at 6:00pm 🌟

11/02/2026

Last week I had the honor of attending Pottawatomie County’s 4H Awards Banquet where many of our youth were recognized for the work they are doing in our county. I was so encouraged by the incredible young leaders that are here in our community! One of our favorites, Beckett, was recognized and we are so very proud of him! Beckett has volunteered with our United Way and getting to know him has been such an honor.

We are so proud of our youth that are being raised here and so grateful to be supporting such wonderful partner agencies!

If you know a local 4H youth member, shout them out in the comments!

10/26/2026

We’ve had a lot of questions on what attire to wear to the Glow for Good Gala on November 7th! Here are a few ideas to help you out. If you have any fun and helpful ideas to add to this list, please comment them on this post. We can’t wait to see what everyone puts together for this fun event! 🌟

10/22/2026

We would love for you to join us at our Glow For Good Gala on November 7th! We are so grateful for our community who is so gracious to offer their time, energy and resources to ensure our local Partner Agencies are supported!

Please visit this link to purchase tickets or a table:

https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/pQHVpg?vid=1t760j

09/30/2026

We are getting so close to our Fall Festival next week! We hope you can come enjoy the evening with us in downtown Shawnee next Tuesday! Many of our partner agencies will have tables set up so that you can learn more about the resources and programs available to our community 🧡

09/24/2026

I am so thankful for such incredible board members who joined me yesterday for the OKCNP Shawnee Regional Symposium. It was so encouraging being in a room full of community members who are passionate about ensuring our community has the resources they need!

08/27/2026

Did you know United Way of Eastern Frontier Country has the privilege of sending books to children ages five and under in our community thanks to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library?

We are so grateful for the legacy Dolly Parton left through the Imagination Library! She was nothing short of inspiring and it’s such an honor to continue in her lead.

07/07/2026

Welcome to United Way, Sarita! 💙

SHAWNEE – United Way of Eastern Frontier Country (UWEFC) has announced the appointment of Sarita Hayes as its new executive director. Hayes officially began her role June 8.

06/19/2026

06/15/2026

After years of dedicated leadership and service to our community through United Way, Sandy Vanderburg is embarking on an exciting new professional journey.

Please join us as we celebrate her accomplishments, express our gratitude, and wish her continued success in this next chapter.

Celebration honoring Sandy Vanderburg
Monday, June 22nd
Come & Go 4:30PM-6:00PM
First United Bank Community Room