Daphne Mertens, Executive Director visits community partner Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation.
Our 2024 Community Partner Grants
The 2024 Community Partner Grants have been officially announced, totaling nearly $216,000 in direct funding aimed at enhancing education, health, and financial stability for Flint Hills residents. This year, we extend a warm welcome to three new additions to the United Way family: Bloom House, Little Huskies Childcare (White City), and Southwick House. Additionally, we are grateful for the continued partnership with our existing 2024 Community Partner agencies, including Building Blocks Community Day Care Center, Camp Alexander, CASA of the 8th Judicial District, Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation, Corner House, Crosswinds Counseling & Wellness, East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging, Emporia Child Care Center, Food for Students, Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland, Help House of Osage County, Housing & Credit Counseling, Inc., Jayhawk Council Boy Scouts, Kansas Children's Service League, Kansas Legal Services, LEAP!, Sacred Heart Child Care Center, SOS, Inc, SparkWheel, and The Salvation Army.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the members of our Community Investment Committee for their dedicated time and effort in assisting
Emerging Needs Grants
The United Way staff and board are pleased to announce the approval of two new Emerging Needs grants to support Nesting Incorporated and Hope Unlimited Incorporated. Nesting will utilize the funds to assist older community members by offering volunteer peer support, enabling them to remain in their homes for as long as they wish, safely and securely.
Meanwhile, Hope Unlimited will conduct outreach in Woodson County to connect the community with the Child Visitation Center and other available family services. We eagerly anticipate the outcomes of this funding and the positive impact it will have on the lives of those served by these organizations.
KVOE Live Morning Drive Radio Auction
Our annual fundraiser, the KVOE Live Morning Drive Radio Auction, recently celebrated its 5th year and achieved remarkable success, raising over $3500 for United Way of the Flint Hills programs! This accomplishment was made possible by the generosity of our donors, who provided fantastic items for auction, as well as KVOE, a steadfast supporter of the United Way. We are immensely grateful for the support of our community and events like this, as they enable us to continue our vital work.
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MyFreeTaxes is the largest free, online tax filing product offered by a nonprofit. United Way makes this service available as part of our fight for the financial stability of every person in every community.
On Wednesday, United Way participated in the Morris County Community Baby Shower. New moms and moms to be in Chase and Morris County came to learn about safe sleep, local resources and received helpful items for their babies, a sleep sack, pack n play, a baby blanket and diapers.

We will also be at the Lyon County Baby Shower on Wednesday, March 27th and Family Fun Fest Coffey County Library Burlington Branch on Saturday, April 6th.

United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community. We have one life. To live better, we must LIVE UNITED®.