The United Way

We are excited to introduce Jace Schmidt as our Community Engagement Manager for United Way of Harvey and Marion Counties!

Born and raised in Newton, Jace’s intimate connection with the Harvey County community lured him back home from Kansas City with the goal of making a positive impact.  Jace has been passionate about community involvement since high school; joining clubs, attending workshops, and volunteering service hours shaped his perspective and life goals early in life. 

“Positive changes in a community don’t always occur naturally,” Jace says.  “It’s easy to get on board with ideas, but to bring those ideas to life takes both messaging that resonates with a diverse audience, as well as an open-minded persistence that improving every life in a community is possible.  It is a great honor to become a member of United Way’s demonstrated leadership in setting the standard for community service.”

Jace’s personal life also circles around his values of activity, community, and collaboration to achieve a common goal.  You may find him in the evening or on weekends volunteering, cheering on our state’s sports teams, enjoying a local craft beer with friends, or biking through local trails and towns.

Please join us in welcoming Jace to the United Way team!  We’re thrilled to have him and his passion, skills, and empathy become an integral piece of our mission.