Dec 02, 2025

Deadline extended to Dec. 19 for United Way CARE Council applications

Posted Dec 02, 2025 1:01 PM
<i>United Way of Ellis County</i>
United Way of Ellis County

United Way of Ellis County

The United Way of Ellis County announces the opening of the 2026 CARE Council application process.

The application deadline has been extended to Dec. 19.

Any 501(c)(3) that provides services in Ellis County is eligible to apply. The services must meet one of the three criteria of education, health, and financial stability.

The CARE Council is made up of 12 community volunteers who review the applications to determine funding for the United Way of Ellis County, City of Hays social service funds and alcohol tax funds, and Ellis County alcohol tax funds.

The online application for funding can be found at https://liveunited.us/apply2026.

Deadline for submission is now Friday, December 19.

For questions, please contact Janelle VanKooten,  executive director, at 785-628-8281 or [email protected].