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Support the Friendship Fund,
give to the United Way!
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Founded in 1957, the Wichita Public Schools Friendship Fund is a resource provided by the United Way of the Plains.This partnership helps support areas of health, education and financial stability throughout our community while also providing temporary emergency financial assistance to eligible USD 259 employees and specified charities. Every employee has the opportunity to contribute to the Friendship Fund/United Way of the Plains Campaign through direct payroll deductions either monthly, through a one-time donation or by giving a single donation by check or cash. Likewise, every active benefited USD 259 employee can request help from the Friendship Fund committee.
If you have questions about the Friendship Fund United Way Campaign, please call (316) 973-4489. For questions about United Way, call (316) 267-1321 ext. 4213.
Your gift makes a difference! If you are a Wichita Public Schools employee and you wish to contribute to the USD 259 Friendship Fund/United Way of the Plains Campaign, please fill out the following form: USD 259 Employee Friendship Fund/United Way Pledge Form 2023-24
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Donations
When contributing to the USD 259 Friendship Fund/United Way of the Plains Campaign, your total pledge is broken down as outlined below:
- 70% United Way of the Plains (powers impact in the areas of health, education and financial stability)
- 30% USD 259 Friendship fund (providing temporary emergency financial assistance to eligible 259 employees and specified charities)
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Your Contribution
You are able to authorize monthly withholdings from your paycheck, a one-time donation as a payroll deduction or a single donation given in the form of check or cash.
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The Power To Do Good
Last year, we turned every dollar donated into $2.09 worth of impact through grants, volunteers, distributed goods and free tax prep services.
- For the average price of a latte, $5 per week...
- gives ten preschool children a new, free book each month for a year to help them develop a love of reading.
- For the average price of a car wash $10 per week ...
- boosts the wellness of five low-income individuals by providing health screenings, eye exams or medical supplies.
- For the average price of movie tickets of $25 per week...
- provides a homeless prevention plan for five families, helping them find full-time employment and long-term self-sufficency.
- For the average price of a dinner out, $50 per week...
- provides five children in an at-risk neighborhood, a year of after-school enrichment programs.
- For the average price of a latte, $5 per week...
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Endorsements
United Teachers of Wichita
“Teachers Union is honored to stand with United Way in their commitment to the people of Wichita. They have consistently provided crucial assistance to teachers and school district employees during the most challenging circumstances. Thanks to generous donors like you, individuals in South Central Kansas received support over 611,000 times last year. We hope you will join us because together we can make a significant difference.”
– Katie Warren, President
SEIU Local 513“This is the time of year that I encourage your support of United Way of the Plains. Sometimes you think you're doing great, and you don't need help. But, if we're honest with ourselves, we all need a little help sometimes. Your contribution to United Way pays it forward today because you never know what tomorrow will bring. Thank you for your consideration."
– Kimberly Brewer, State President