We’re excited to share some great news: United Way of Harvey and Marion Counties has been awarded funding from the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) through the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program.
This award will help launch a new Housing Coalition and Resource Navigator right here in Harvey County. The goal is simple but powerful: connect residents who are struggling with housing, food, transportation, or other basic needs to the resources that can help them stabilize and thrive.
Why This Matters
In Harvey County, too many families face tough choices between paying rent, putting food on the table, or covering medical bills. Data from United For ALICE shows that more than one in three households in our area are living paycheck to paycheck, without a safety net for unexpected costs. By building a Housing Coalition and hiring a Resource Navigator, we can make sure vulnerable neighbors don’t have to navigate these challenges alone.
How It Works
- The Housing Coalition will bring together community partners — nonprofits, churches, government agencies, and businesses — to collaborate on solutions for housing insecurity.
- The Resource Navigator will work directly with individuals and families to assess needs, connect them to services, and walk alongside them as they work toward stability.
A Statewide Effort
We’re proud to stand alongside five other organizations across Kansas who also received CSBG discretionary funding. Together, we’re part of a larger effort to reduce poverty, revitalize communities, and empower families to reach self-sufficiency.
Looking Ahead
This grant is an important step forward, but it’s just the beginning. By strengthening partnerships and offering personalized support, we can help more Harvey County families move from crisis to stability — and ultimately toward opportunity.
We’re grateful to KHRC and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for making this investment in our community. And we’re especially thankful to our local partners and supporters who make this work possible every day.
The United Way 