Please email resume and cover letter to apply. Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled. An important note about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at UWGT To truly Live United, we must commit to placing diversity, equity, and inclusion at the forefront of our work, internally and externally. A successful fight… Read More »
For Immediate Release: 1.28.2021 UNITED WAY CONTACT Donna Swaffar, Communications Director Phone: 785.383.7451 (voice/text) United Way announces changes to grant programs Impact grants adapt to COVID-19 response and recovery TOPEKA, KS, January 26, 2021—The challenges of COVID-19 have prompted temporary changes to United Way of Greater Topeka’s impact work timeline and grant process. United Way… Read More »
Project Coordinator – Pathways to a Healthy Kansas Shawnee County, KS Full Time Salary Range: $40,000-$43,000 Position is housed at United Way of Greater Topeka and reports to the UWGT Vice President of Community Impact. To apply, send cover letter and resume to HR@unitedwaytopeka.org. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Position Summary The… Read More »
UNITED WAY CONTACTS Donna Swaffar, Communications Director Phone: 785.383.7451 (voice/text) E-mail: donna.swaffar@unitedwaytopeka.org Christmas Bureau Intake Begins Monday, October 26 COVID-19 precautions include two additional application sites, changes to adoption process TOPEKA, KS, October 16, 2020— The Christmas Bureau in Shawnee County has announced application and intake details for low-income individuals and families who could use a little… Read More »
Governor Kelly, Nancy Perry kick off United Way Day of Caring Marlou Wegener and Angela Dake Receive Volunteer Awards TOPEKA, KS, September 18, 2020—Governor Laura Kelly and retired United Way CEO Nancy Perry welcomed a small and socially distanced in-person group as well as a live-stream audience to United Way of Greater Topeka’s Nancy Perry… Read More »
Shawnee County Coalition Earns 5th National Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Pacesetter Honor Communities in Schools wins; Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library and Kansas Children’s Discovery Center recognized as finalists TOPEKA—The Shawnee County Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (CGLR) has been recognized for the fourth straight year (fifth overall) as a national Pacesetter community by the national Campaign for… Read More »
This position has been filled. Early Literacy Coordinator (download PDF) TITLE: Early Literacy Coordinator Reports to: Vice President of Community Impact Level/Status: Exempt Salary Range: $40,000-$42,000 (grant-funded) Supervises: None UWGT VISION: Connected individuals and families maximizing their potential. UWGT MISSION: To achieve positive sustainable change through education, financial stability and health for everyone in our… Read More »
For Immediate Release: 7.20.2020 UNITED WAY CONTACTS Donna Swaffar, Communications Director E-mail: donna.swaffar@unitedwaytopeka.org UNITED WAY CELEBRATES $2.4 MILLION WORKPLACE CAMPAIGN COVID-19 forces new tradition online TOPEKA, KS, July 20, 2020—In a year overrun with novel things, United Way of Greater Topeka took it in stride when COVID-19 restrictions forced their first-ever Campaign Celebration online…. Read More »
UNITED WAY DAY OF GIVING RAISES $18,341 TOPEKA, KS, June 12, 2020—United Way of Greater Topeka donors, with a strong assist from media partner WIBW television, raised more than $17,000 in just 24 hours during its first-ever Day of Giving. Donations continued to come in after the technical end to the day, pushing the final… Read More »
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release: 5.1.2020 UNITED WAY CONTACT Donna Swaffar, Communications Director Phone: 785.383.7451 (voice/text) E-mail: donna.swaffar@unitedwaytopeka.org United Way of Greater Topeka to oversee Request for Proposal and Grant Management process May 1, 2020, TOPEKA, KS—As a vendor for the City of Topeka, United Way of Greater Topeka announces the release of the 2021… Read More »