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Day of Caring, Dunk-a-Palooza & more...

We have been busy helping our community this Fall and it's been huge success so far!


We held our annual Day of Caring event on September 14th. It saw volunteers from ESU and FHTC help our community partners with various projects. The volunteers enjoyed these projects and did a great job! We appreciate their help in bettering our community!



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We held our first ever Dunk-a-Palooza fundraiser!




On September 20th we were raising money during our new and fun fundraiser. People had a chance to choose from a handful of local celebrities and attempt to dunk them in a dunk tank. We definitely made a splash and no participant left the event dry.




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We got to enjoy some soothing tunes of the talented ESU Jazz Ensemble!


On Thursday September 26th, we were honored to attend ESU Jazz Ensemble Concert. As the recipient of the event's donations, we got to meet our amazing community members and listen to some amazing music. We are very thankful for this opportunity!

 
 

KHF Health Rise in Topeka

On September 24th, our CEO Daphne attended Kansas Health Foundations Health Rise event in Topeka. More than 200 business executives and nonprofit experts gathered to discuss the health of Kansans and were challenged to make Kansas a healthier state.


It was an event meant for deepening relationships and making new connections among the experts from different fields with hopes that these connections will become crucial part in helping Kansans live healthier.

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Small Business Blitz 2024

On October 1st, we hosted Small Business Blitz, our annual event that has volunteers from our community partner agencies visit small businesses around the town to collect their donations and thank them for their support. This year, our volunteers enjoyed small fun activity "Duck Hunt" to add to this experience and they sure enough enjoyed it!


Additionally, big congratulations goes to Euler's Insurance Agency, Inc. who has been selected as the winner of an advertisement package donated by KVOE. This package was donated to serve as a prize in a raffle for one of the small businesses who have donated to our cause. We really appreciate this gift and we are thankful for KVOE's support!


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Welcome Our New Team Member!

Recently, our team has welcomed a new member, Viktoria Macko Griffey, who is UWFH's new Community Impact Manager! Viktoria has graduated from Emporia State University with both her bachelor's degree in Marketing and MBA degree and is a former ESU tennis student-athlete.


Emporia has become a home for both her and her husband, and she is now excited to help United Way with bettering and supporting her community. Say hi to her when you see her representing UWFH around the community!

 
 

We Are Rural Champions!

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United Way of the Flint Hills has been selected to participate in the Rural Champions Program with a focus on addressing the complex issue of homelessness in Emporia, Kansas. The Rural Champions Program, developed by the Kansas Department of Commerce’s Office of Rural Prosperity in collaboration with the Kansas Sampler Foundation and the Patterson Family Foundation, aims to address critical public needs in rural communities by enhancing local capacities.


We strive to create a sustainable initiative by conducting a comprehensive needs assessment, utilizing data-driven research, and collaborating with local stakeholders to advocate for and raise awareness of the challenges faced by individuals without housing in our community.

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Health Fest 2024 Coming Up

There is still time to register your organization for Interactive Health Fest 2024 taking place on October 19th at Flint Hills Mall from 9am until 12pm!


All you need to do is bring your own tables and chairs and have an interactive activity ready! The deadline for the registration is Friday, October 18th. For registration or any other questions and concerns regarding this event, please reach out to Jessica Reth at jessica@uwfh.org.


All of the attendees are going to be entered in the drawing for three gift cards, earning additional entry for sharing our post on either Facebook or Instagram. Feel free to share these posts and spread the word to the community!

 

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