United Way of Ellis County

06/12/2026

Who speaks up when a child needs a voice?

Through your investment in United Way, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) help ensure children involved in the court system have a caring, consistent adult looking out for their best interests and helping their voices be heard.

We're proud to partner with CASA in supporting vulnerable youth and helping create brighter futures for children in our community.

Because every child deserves someone in their corner.

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of the High Plains, Hays, KS

06/10/2026

Connection ❤️💛💙 It's one of the most powerful parenting tools.

Through your investment in United Way, parents and caregivers have access to programs that help build positive relationships, strengthen communication, and support healthy child development.

We're proud to partner with Parents & Children Together (PACT) in helping families thrive through the 'Parenting with Conscious Discipline' class series.

Because you invested in your community, there is a way.

United Is The Way™

06/03/2026

When is the right time?

For developmental screenings and early intervention, it’s never too early.

Through your investment in United Way, young children and their families have access to services that help identify developmental concerns early and connect them with the support they need during the most important years of growth and development.

We’re proud to partner with Kid-Link Infant Toddler Services of KS through Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas in helping children build a strong foundation for the future with a $27,500 funding award.

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05/28/2026

🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

Food Boxes are currently PAUSED due to extremely low inventory.

Our food pantry shelves are emptying faster than we can restock them. There are only 12 business days between these photos, and we truly cannot keep up with the growing need in our community right now.

Food pantries are HURTING.

If you are able to help, donations of canned goods, non-perishable foods, or monetary contributions would make an immediate difference for local families in need.

Times are tough for so many right now, and every single donation matters. Please help if you can. ❤️

05/26/2026

Right here. Right now.

Through your investment in United Way, Ellis County neighbors living with cerebral palsy and other physical disabilities have access to mobility assistance and support that creates greater independence, improved access, and enhanced quality of life — right here at home, right when it’s needed most.

We’re proud to partner with the Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation in helping meet important needs across our community.

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05/19/2026

👏 Another round of applause 👏 for the 70+ volunteers and our generous sponsors that helped make this day possible!

⭐️Premier Sponsors:
Midwest Energy
Nex-Tech Wireless
Walmart

✨Table Sponsors:
Auto World
Bank of Hays
Commerce Bank
Farm Bureau Financial Services – Danny Dinkel & Associates
First Kansas Bank
Golden Plains Credit Union
Sunflower Bank
Women Who Lead

United Way brings dose of real life to Hays 8th graders with 'Reality U'

05/18/2026

We’re proud to celebrate one of our very own.

Congratulations to United Way board member Sarah Dreiling on receiving the HaysMed 2026 Norman W. Jeter Humanitarian Award for Excellence in Human Kindness. This recognition is a reflection of the compassion, leadership, and commitment she brings to our community every day.

This honor is incredibly well deserved, and we’re grateful for the impact she continues to make across Ellis County.

Congratulations, Sarah Dreiling! 🎉

05/15/2026

This is GRAND! 🎉

A grand reopening and a grand celebration we were excited to be part of.

Thank you to Walmart Hays for investing in financial security initiatives in Ellis County. Your support helps strengthen opportunities and stability across our community.

We’re grateful for partners who help move this work forward.

Congratulations on your Grand Reopening!

05/14/2026

Meals delivered. Kids supported. Help available when it’s needed most.

Through your investment in United Way, we’re proud to support First Call For Help of Ellis County programs including:
💛Local Assistance
💙Backpacks for Kids
❤️Meals on Wheels.

Thank you for helping care for our community in meaningful ways.

05/06/2026

Let’s keep this ✨celebration✨ going for High Plains Mental Health Center!

As of this week, the new HPMH Crisis Intervention Center is open and we have even more to celebrate!

United Way of Ellis County is proud to announce a $7,000 funding award for High Plains Mental Health!

We are grateful to continue this partnership and to support the critical services HPMH provides. To our United Way supporters, this is your investment hard at work. Thank you!