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 »
Kansas Volunteer Commission selects United Way of Greater Topeka to pursue national credentials If successful, UWGT will join the top 11% of nonprofits nationwide to earn volunteer management and organizational performance honor July 22, 2021, TOPEKA, Kan.—The Kansas Volunteer Commission recently announced that United Way of Greater Topeka (UWGT) will join a cohort of seven… Read More »
Patrick Woods Steps Up as Volunteer Head of United Way Annual Fundraising Effort July 14, Topeka, KS—United Way of Greater Topeka has tapped former board member Patrick Woods as its 2021-22 Campaign Chair. Leadership donors were among the first to congratulate Woods after United Way CEO Jessica Lehnherr surprised them with the announcement Wednesday at… Read More »
MEDIA ADVISORY 6/3/21 UNITED WAY CONTACTS Donna Swaffar, Communications Director WORKING REMOTELY 785.383.7451 (voice/text) Angel Romero, VP of Resource Development United Way Day of Giving Set for June 9 Fewer COVID restrictions mean new in-person events will complement 2nd annual online giving campaign United Way of Greater Topeka’s second annual Day of Giving happens Wednesday,… Read More »
City of Topeka Social Service Grant Applications Open for 2022 Funding United Way of Greater Topeka to oversee Request for Proposal and Grant Management process April 21, 2021, TOPEKA, KS—As a vendor for the City of Topeka, United Way of Greater Topeka announces the release of the 2022 Social Services Community Development Block Grant &… 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 »
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 »