This position has been filled. Job Title: VGF Volunteer Community Navigator Coordinator 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 for the education, financial stability and health of every person… Read More »
United Way of Greater Topeka and United Way of Douglas County to merge August 3, 2022, Lawrence, KS—Two local United Ways separated by 30 miles of Interstate 70 have decided to join forces under a new name to better serve their neighbors in Shawnee, Jackson, Jefferson and Douglas counties. At a Wednesday morning press conference,… Read More »
Please email resume and cover letter to apply. Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled. Job Title: Part-Time Grant Assistant (20 hrs/week) Reports To: Vice President of Community Impact Job Level/Status: Exempt Division: Community Impact Compensation: $14.75/hour This position is not eligible for benefits. An important note about Diversity, Equity &… Read More »
This position has been 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 for the education, financial stability and health of every person requires that we listen to, learn from… Read More »
UPDATED 8/29/2022: This position is open and applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled. Please email resume and cover letter to apply. 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,… Read More »
1/14/2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UNITED WAY CONTACT Donna Swaffar, Communications Director United Way of Greater Topeka Requests Jackson County Proposals Two-year grants will support organizations providing basic needs assistance TOPEKA, KS, Feb. 14, 2022—United Way of Greater Topeka issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) today for basic needs support in Jackson County. Jackson County Basic… Read More »
Capacity grant will benefit Topeka area volunteer infrastructure and events TOPEKA, KS, Jan. 18, 2022—United Way of Greater Topeka announced today that it will serve as a subgrantee of the 2022 Kansas Volunteer Generation Fund Grant. The Kansas Volunteer Commission has awarded a total of $122,276 to seven Kansas volunteer and mentor organizations through the… Read More »
The groove may not be all the way back, but this year’s in-person Nancy Perry Day of Caring breakfast felt a lot more like what the community was used to. United Way of Greater Topeka took time to celebrate volunteers today with a modest gathering of about 100 in person at Great Overland Station, with… Read More »
United Way kicks off annual campaign with $2 million goal announcement Sept. 16, 2021, Topeka, Kan.—United Way of Greater Topeka Campaign Chair Patrick Woods has challenged the community to change lives this year by raising $2 million to support work and collaboration in education, financial stability and health. Woods teamed up with UWGT CEO Jessica… Read More »
July 22, 2021, Topeka, Kan.—At its official annual meeting Thursday, July 22, 2021, the United Way of Greater Topeka Board of Directors approved a slate of new officers and members. Departing board members: Becky Holmquist, US Bank (Past Chair) Lindsey Brees, FHL Bank (Treasurer/Finance Chair) Matt Pivarnik, Greater Topeka Partnership Sarah Sanders, Capitol Federal Corey… Read More »