Kathy Smith Joins United Way of Kaw Valley as VP for Douglas Co. Initiatives Lawrence transplant is lifelong Kansan with extensive nonprofit experience Jan. 17, 2023, Lawrence, Kan.— United Way of Kaw Valley (UWKV) has named Kathy Smith as its new Vice President of Douglas County Initiatives. Smith lives in Lawrence and is a third-generation… Read More »
United Way of Kaw Valley Launching New Grant Process Jan. 9 New opportunities for Shawnee and Jefferson County providers will prioritize “Whole Family” focus and encourage grantee collaboration Jan. 6, 2023, Topeka, Kan.— On Monday, January 9, staff from United Way of Kaw Valley (UWKV, formerly United Way of Greater Topeka) will introduce partners to… Read More »
Washburn Leadership Students Partner with United Way to Award $10,000 Annual Aleshire Grant allows students to learn philanthropy from the ground up, benefits nonprofits Dec. 9, 2022, Topeka, Kan.— Washburn leadership students presented early education grants worth $10,000 to three Shawnee County nonprofits today. Thanks to the generosity of two longtime United Way leadership donors,… Read More »
United Way Leader Surprises Lawrence’s Ballard Center with Extra $10K Grant Donors and Board Honor Peggy Johnson’s Service to United Way of Douglas County with Bonus Grant Dec. 2, 2022, Lawrence, Kan.— Christmas came early for the families served by the Ballard Center. United Way of Kaw Valley (UWKV)—the newly merged organization formed by United… Read More »
Note: United Way of Greater Topeka and United Way of Douglas County have merged as United Way of Kaw Valley (UWKV), serving Shawnee, Douglas, Jackson and Jefferson counties. Please see individual position descriptions for specific service areas and office locations. Please email resume and cover letter to apply. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2022. United… Read More »
Note: United Way of Greater Topeka and United Way of Douglas County have merged as United Way of Kaw Valley (UWKV), serving Shawnee, Douglas, Jackson and Jefferson counties. Please see individual position descriptions for specific service areas and office locations. Please email resume and cover letter to apply. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2022. United… Read More »
Note: United Way of Greater Topeka and United Way of Douglas County have merged as United Way of Kaw Valley, serving Shawnee, Douglas, Jackson and Jefferson counties. Please email resume and cover letter to apply. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2022. United Way of Kaw Valley Mission Until the fight is won. Creating and… Read More »
800 Nancy Perry Day Volunteers Mobilize for Nearly $100K of Service September 23, 2022, Topeka, KS—Nearly 800 volunteers fanned out across the greater Topeka area despite a drizzly start to Nancy Perry Day of Caring. Only two projects had to be postponed or cancelled because of the persistent rain, according to Jessica Neumann Barraclough, Vice… Read More »
Program Founder Ryan Yamka returns to celebrate at Pine Ridge Prep Preschool September 14, 2022, Topeka, KS—The founder of United Way of Greater Topeka’s Junior Leader Reader (JLR) program returned to the city today as the organization’s Young Leaders Society (YLS) celebrated a program milestone. Ryan Yamka, who started JLR to honor the memory of… Read More »
Please email resume and cover letter to apply. Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled. UWGT Mission: Until the fight is won…creating and cultivating an unbreakable network of support for a strong, healthy, and equitable community. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at UWGT To truly Live United, we must commit to placing… Read More »