News release
The United Way of Ellis County has announced the funded partner agencies for 2023. These agencies provide much needed programs and services in the areas of health, education and financial stability.
The CARE Council, which is made up of 12 community volunteers, reviewed 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. This year, the CARE Council determined $280,000 worth of United Way funding.
The following agencies were awarded funding for their program(s) for the 2023 fiscal year.
American Red Cross – Biomedical Service - $4,000, Disaster Services - $5,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters – Mentoring Program - $40,000
Cancer Council of Ellis County – Financial Assistance - $26,000, Nutritional Supplement - $1,500
CASA of the High Plains – CASA Volunteers - $18,000
Catholic Charities – Counseling Services - $6,000
Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation – Support Services - $7,000
Developmental Services of NW Kansas – Job Follow-Along Program - $27,000, Infant/Toddler Early Intervention - $35,000
First Call For Help – Local Assistance - $32,000, Backpacks for Kids - $4,000, Meals on Wheels - $8,000
Hays Senior Center – Meal Site - $10,000
Options – Safe Shelter - $14,000
Parents and Children Together – Parenting with Conscious Discipline - $5,360
Salvation Army – Emergency Financial Assistance/Paper Pantry - $7,000
Western Kansas Association on the Concerns of the Disabled – Transportation to Work Vouchers - $18,140
Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center – Youth Advocate - $12,000
Learn more about United Way’s partner agencies at www.liveunited.us/partner-agencies.