Upcoming Community Events

Wichita Collective Impact (WCI) is a community-driven, evidence-based initiative focused on improving educational outcomes and economic prosperity in Wichita’s 67214 ZIP code. Through programming, curriculum development, and capacity-building efforts, WCI aims to increase kindergarten readiness and third-grade reading proficiency—two foundational pillars of long-term academic success and workforce readiness.

🎉 Back-to-School Literacy Celebration – Tomorrow! 🎉

📅 Saturday, August 9, 2025

🕙 10 AM – 1 PM

📍 Maya Angelou Library

Hosted by Wichita Public Library, United Way of the Plains, and WCI — come celebrate literacy and community with us!

🍔 Free burgers & hot dogs from the Wichita Wagonmasters

🎶 Music & dancing with DJ 3 Fingers

📚 Free books & giveaways (while supplies last!)

🤝 Explore local resources to help your family start the school year strong!

Join us for the next Wichita Education Network meeting!

📅 Tuesday, August 12, 2025

🕛 12:00 PM

📍 Advanced Learning Library

Hosted by the Wichita Public Library, this meeting will feature an informational presentation from WCI on our work to improve early childhood literacy in the 67214 ZIP code. Discover how local organizations are teaming up to support Wichita’s youngest learners.

👉Click to Register Today!

Urban League Neighborhood Night Out! 🎉

Join us for an evening of fun, food, and community! Let’s celebrate community—together!

📅 Tuesday, August 12, 2025

🕓 4:00 – 8:00 PM

📍 Urban League of Kansas

2418 E. 9th St. N, Wichita

🍔 Free food

🍧 Snow cones

🎶 Music

🎈 Kid zone

🎁 Giveaways

🤝 Community resource

Spaght Chill & Grill! 🍔🌭

Kick off the school year with a fun evening at Samuel E. Spaght Science and Communications Magnet!

📅 Tuesday, August 12th

🕕 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

📍 Spaght Playground

Wichita Collective Impact is excited to be tabling at this event to connect with Spaght families about the upcoming Student.Together.Afterschool.Reading (STAR) program!

Become a Wichita Collective Impact Partner

Are you passionate about working with other community organizations to improve childhood literacy in 67214?

Let’s collaborate to create meaningful change for our children. Together, we can build a stronger, more literate future.

Click the link or scan the QR code to schedule a brief meeting and learn how you can become a Wichita Collective Impact partner.

Learn More

Questions? Contact Brad.

Brad Richards | Community Program Specialist

Public Policy & Management Center

Wichita State University

bradley.richards@wichita.edu(316) 978-6541