rooted in community – The United Way

Stay curious and never stop learning…from each other.

JaceSchmidtMarch 30, 2026Community Impact, Community Investmentconnections, education, learning, rooted in community, teaching, writingLeave a comment

By Jace Schmidt, community engagement manager This advice (which has since become my personal and professional mantra) came to me at a time in my life when I needed it most, and has now become my favorite advice to give. … Continue reading “Stay curious and never stop learning…from each other.”

Life with a Touch of Gold

JaceSchmidtJanuary 27, 2026January 28, 2026Small Business Unitedcommunity, donor, Kansas business, philanthropy, rooted in community, small businessLeave a comment

Catching up with Golden Plains Credit Union, nearly 4 years later. By Jace Schmidt, community engagement manager For the past 16 years, Golden Plains Credit Union in Hesston has been offering their members “life with a touch of gold.” Vice … Continue reading “Life with a Touch of Gold”

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”