$280,000 Awarded to Partner Agencies for
2025 Funding Cycle
United Way of Ellis County is proud to announce $280,000 in funding awards to 15 Partner Agencies in support of 17 impact programs. Your investment in United Way ensures that our neighbors get the help they need when it matters most.
2025 Updates:
First Call for Help of Ellis County
Awarded $39,000 to support their mission of reducing the impact of poverty in Ellis County. This funding will help sustain essential programs that directly assist individuals and families in need.
CASA of the High Plains
Received $20,000 to continue advocating for children who are victims of abuse and neglect. CASA volunteers serve as a voice in the courtroom to ensure each child’s best interests are represented.
Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center (WKCAC)
Awarded $12,000 in total for 2025, with the first quarterly payment of $3,000 delivered in April. WKCAC works to heal the trauma of abuse through prevention, care, and support services for both children and adults.
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Parents and Children Together (PACT)
Received $4,380 to continue providing parenting classes that promote healthy family dynamics. In 2024, PACT supported over 15 families and 32 children through these life-changing programs.
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Awarded $40,000 to support mentorship programs that empower young people to realize their full potential. These mentoring relationships have a lasting, positive impact on the youth in our community.
DSNWK – Employment Connections
Received $26,220 to continue offering employment training and support to individuals with disabilities in Northwest Kansas. These services help participants gain meaningful and sustainable employment.
Cancer Council of Ellis County
Awarded $28,000 to provide cancer-related services including financial assistance, equipment loans, nutritional support, and education on prevention and care. The Cancer Council has been serving the community since 1986.
Habitat for Humanity
Received $2,500 to help support their affordable housing projects in Ellis County. Their vision is simple but powerful: a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
High Plains Mental Health Center (HPMHC)
Awarded $7,000 to bolster crisis stabilization services and mental health programs. HPMHC offers a full range of behavioral health services including therapy, psychiatric support, and substance use treatment.
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church – Feeding Hays Project
Received $8,400 to continue their mission of tackling food insecurity through meal services, community resources, and education.
Thank you for supporting the United Way of Ellis County. Together, we’re building a stronger, healthier, and more resilient community.