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Rising Together: The Power of Collective Impact

hcuwdirectorOctober 2, 2025October 2, 2025Community Impact, Healthy Communitychildcare, collaboration, community, education, health, health rankings, housing, kansas, mental-health, rooted in community, rural KansasLeave a comment

by Dalton Black, executive director Communities don’t thrive because of one person or one organization. They thrive when neighbors, nonprofits, businesses, and leaders come together with a shared vision: to make life better for everyone. At United Way, we believe … Continue reading “Rising Together: The Power of Collective Impact”

Between Wheat and Want: Why ALICE Matters in Harvey and Marion Counties

hcuwdirectorSeptember 4, 2025Community ImpactALICE, Bone of the Bone, childcare, harvey county, health, Heartland, housing, kansas, marion county, rural Kansas, Sarah Smarsh, united way, upward mobilityLeave a comment

by Dalton Black, executive director At our recent event, Between Wheat and Want: A Conversation with Sarah Smarsh, we gathered with community members to look more closely at what it means to live on the edge in Kansas. Sarah, a … Continue reading “Between Wheat and Want: Why ALICE Matters in Harvey and Marion Counties”

Breathe Deep: How Relaxation Leads to a Healthier Life

hcuwdirectorJune 25, 2025Small Business Unitedfitness, health, massage, mindfulness, wellness1 Comment

by Sheila G. Kelley, Development Coordinator “In through your nose, out through your mouth.” It’s a simple instruction that clients at Breathe Deep Works in downtown Peabody hear often, but this mindful breathing is just the beginning of the healing … Continue reading “Breathe Deep: How Relaxation Leads to a Healthier Life”