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Author UWHMCPosted on Categories Initiative: Health, Partner UpdateLeave a comment on The Table shares more than just food by Sheila G. Kelley, development coordinator When a family sits down together, it helps them handle the stresses of daily life, the hassles of day-to-day existence and gives them a sense of belonging. “There’s something magical about sitting around the … Continue reading “The Table shares more than just food”
Author UWHMCPosted on Categories Initiative: HealthLeave a comment on CASA: a voice for children and families by Sheila G. Kelley, development coordinator In a world where 600,000 children find themselves in US foster care and family court systems, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) aids in finding these children a safe, loving and permanent home – whether … Continue reading “CASA: a voice for children and families”
Author UWHMCPosted on Categories Initiative: HealthLeave a comment on Program offers prescription help to those in need by Sheila G. Kelley, development coordinator No one should have to choose between basic needs and paying for their medications. Carin Health of Wichita recognizes these challenges and has expanded into Harvey County to offer their prescription assistance program. “Cairn … Continue reading “Program offers prescription help to those in need”
Author UWHMCPosted on Categories Initiative: HealthLeave a comment on Mental health just as important as physical health by Sheila G. Kelley, development coordinator Since 1949, May has been Mental Health Awareness month. It’s a time to raise awareness of and reduce the stigma surrounding behavioral health issues, as well as highlighting the ways how mental illness and … Continue reading “Mental health just as important as physical health”
Author UWHMCPosted on Categories Community Impact, Initiative: Health, Partner UpdateLeave a comment on There is hope for a better tomorrow By Sheila G. Kelley, Development Coordinator Breaking the cycle of domestic violence and sexual assault lights a fire in Kim Ratzlaff and Angela Schepmann, executive director and domestic violence/sexual assault program director respectively, at safehope, a non-profit organization providing advocacy … Continue reading “There is hope for a better tomorrow”
Author UWHMCPosted on Categories Initiative: Health, Partner UpdateLeave a comment on Program gives offenders an opportunity to make amends and more By Sheila G. Kelley, Development Coordinator Sometimes a person who has been victimized just wants to find answers. Answers to questions from the one who offended or harmed them. Like why did they make the decisions they did, what the … Continue reading “Program gives offenders an opportunity to make amends and more”
Author UWHMCPosted on Categories Initiative: Health, Partner UpdateLeave a comment on Award winner cited for exceptional COVID response By Sheila G. Kelley, development coordinator Newton Meals on Wheels received the Harvey County United Way Susan Randall Bradrick Memorial Award in 2021 for their exceptional work dealing with COVID challenges. Thankfully, they were named as an essential business so … Continue reading “Award winner cited for exceptional COVID response”
By Dalton Black, Executive Director Brianna Kraus, counselor at Bentley Primary School, has seen a increase throughout the years of students who are in need of clothes and shoes. She has tried to help as many as she can, often … Continue reading “Clothes for Kids provides clothes and shoes for children in need”
Author UWHMCPosted on Categories Initiative: Health, Partner UpdateLeave a comment on Wheelchair-bound people can rest easy with help from CPRF By Sheila G. Kelley, Development Coordinator In a big brick building in Wichita sits an incredible facility that creates customized seating systems for people with all types of disabilities. Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation, CPRF, has been helping people for 50 … Continue reading “Wheelchair-bound people can rest easy with help from CPRF”
Author UWHMCPosted on Categories Initiative: Health, Partner UpdateLeave a comment on Kansas Learning Center for Health Spotlight By Sheila G. Kelley, Development Coordinator, Harvey County United Way “Kansas Learning Center for Health – There’s Nobody Like Us in the State” Conversation between a child and an educator: Educator: where do you get the eggs you eat? Student: … Continue reading “Kansas Learning Center for Health Spotlight”
