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Kechi Arts Council

The Kechi Arts Council is on a mission to help restore the towns old theater. It’s nearly a decade old and needs thousands in repairs and renovations. The council recognized the the playhouses value is beyond the century old building and claims what happens on the playhouses stage is priceless.

Kansas Kids @ GEAR UP

Kansas Kids @ GEAR UP is a U.S. Department of Education funded program with Wichita State University. Children in foster care are given top priority for services. The goal of the KKGU program is to assist students with graduating from high school and to further their education by obtaining a degree from a 4 year college.

Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas

The Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas has been helping the community for more than 60 years. Mental illness can take on many forms, and for the families and adults dealing with it, knowing where to turn for help can be difficult.

Butler County Animal Response Team

The Butler County Animal Response Team was started to help ensure the safety, survival and welfare of animals affected by natural and man-made disasters in our area. Members are also dedicated to educating the general public on disaster preparedness.

Bike Walk Wichita

Bike Walk Wichita (formerly the Bike Walk Alliance-Wichita) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to the promotion of safe active transportation within Wichita and South Central Kansas by making biking and walking safe, equitable, and appealing.

Youth Horizons

Youth Horizons exists because God is the defender of the fatherless. Youth Horizons staff members and volunteers work tirelessly to mobilize the church to help meet the needs of these at-risk youth in Sedgwick County through our mentoring and residential programs.

Project WeKan

Crowdfunding in Kansas is easy through ProjectWeKan.com. We are Kansas’ Crowdfunding site, dedicated to Kansas-only projects, project fundraising, and volunteer time! If you are new to crowdfunding, technology, or video we are here to help you succeed! Our belief is that together WE KAN DO IT.

Dunlap Transition Campus

Chisholm Life Skills Center is designed to help differently-abled students transition from high school to young adulthood. Students that attend have a variety of opportunities ranging from production center work to independent employment for students who possess the necessary skills.

GPS K9s

Great Plains Search and Rescue K9s, Inc. is a ground search and rescue (SAR) team that utilizes K9s in a search capacity. All deployable team members are certified to meet state and federal standards, through national organizations. GPSK9s members are required to have extensive Incident Command Systems training.

League of Women Voters

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization, open to both women and men, encouraging the informed and active participation of citizens in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy. LWV has been educating for democracy since 1920.

Black Women Empowered

Black Women Empowered has been helping women in Wichita heal since 2012. The group works to promote healing through counseling, friendships, and referrals. Black Women Empowered was honored by DeVaughn James Injury Lawyers with a $500 Wins for Kansas grant.

EAA

EAA started out as a small flying club, but over the years its changed and grown. With 1,600 international chapters, Wichita’s chapter 88 is proud to serve the air capitol. In 1992 the group also set out to give more than 1 million children a ride on a plane. It recent past, more than 2 million kids.

Embrace

Embrace offers care and counseling for parents, as well as pregnancy and STD testing. The non-profit has had to turn away families in need because it operates solely on donations, and sometimes, there’s just not enough to go around. Embrace was honored by DeVaughn James Injury Lawyers with a $500 Wins for Kansas grant.

Emerald City Chorus

This all-female chorus is better than pitch-perfect, it’s been singing on key across Kansas for more than 10 years. Today the Emerald City Chorus is made up of dozens of women. Along with performing a cappella and four-part harmony music, they also sing barbershop style music.

Rise Up for Youth

Rise Up For Youth started in 2005 as a mentoring and gang prevention program for young men in Wichita, but the program soon spread. In 2014, the organization was formed. The organization is now working in four Wichita high schools where their volunteers mentor at-risk youth.

Let’s Rock and Roll and Change the World, Inc.

Let’s Rock and Roll and Change the World, Inc. is a Wichita, Kansas based nonprofit that is helping our city’s homeless. Working with a small team of volunteers, Johnson is hoping to go beyond offering just food and clothing. The organization accepts donations in the mail as well as online.

Quilts of Valor

Each patriotic quilt is hand made by volunteers. The work and detail that goes into these quilts is important. That because when it’s finished, they are given to veterans. Lisa Conner is with Quilts of Valor Wichita. She says almost as rewarding as making a quilt is presenting it.

Pat Fund

The late Wichita jazz man with a smooth voice and guitar skills left behind an enormous amount of fans, as well as a legacy that continues to help musicians. Performance Artist Trust Fund or PAT fund now raises money through its annual “PAT Bash” event.

Project Laundry

Project Laundry is a Wichita non-profit group helping with an everyday cost that many people take for granted. Every few weeks, the group puts up flyers inviting the public to a local washateria to wash and dry their clothes for free. There are no requirements other than a need.

Old Cowtown Vintage Baseball

At the Old Cowtown Museum, two hometown rivals take to the field. The Red Stockings and the Bulldozers really did play in Wichita in the late 1800s. Along with the vintage uniforms and equipment, the game rules are also old-school. There’s no gloves, just a courteous game of baseball.

Senior Services

Senior Services has made a positive difference in the lives of seniors of all ages since 1968. We provide recreation, life-enriching events, meaningful employment, caregiver support, health and nutrition, yoga class, mentor program, social gathering and much more.

Ronald McDonald House Charities Wichita

Families are stronger when they are together, and their presence helps a sick child heal faster and cope better. Last year, Ronald McDonald House Charities Wichita supported over 1700 families, all because of the love and generous donations of our donors and volunteers.

Aldersgate United Methodist Church

Aldersgate Church members understand that God expects us to show compassion and generosity to our neighbors–those living next door and those around the world. Aldersgate members and friends are involved in a variety of mission activities, and we invite you to join us in service to others.

The Laurie Bell Memorial Charity Golf Tournament

In 1984, Laurie Bell came up with an idea to raise money for Newman University athletics. The Laurie Bell Memorial Charity Golf Tournament is a two-day event unlike any other. Along with a silent auction and kickoff party the event will help to raise money for Newman University student-athletes.

Catholic Charities Harbor House

Harbor House at Catholic Charities exists to help break the cycle of violence against women and their children. Through shelter, support and compassion, Harbor House works with women and their children, as well as men to help them realize a life free from abuse and envision a future filled with promise and hope.

United Methodist Church in Leon

United Methodist Church in Leon is sending kids to summer camp. “Our initiative is to send every kid to camp without the cost to them or their families”. You can see the excitement on their young faces. A full week away from home to swim, play and camp in the great outdoors.

Sound of the Heartland Women’s Ensemble

The Sound of the Heartland Women’s Ensemble has been sharing singing talents across the state for years. Their members come from all over, and they’ve performed in every corner of Kansas.

Children’s Miracle Network

Children’s Miracle Network, Via Christi Regional Medical Center houses 1,532 beds for both children and adults. CMN as its known, helps families with seriously sick children by helping them pay for things like medication, equipment, and even travel expenses.

Wichita Sexual Assault

Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center works with individuals and communities through comprehensive services and education to create a culture of intolerance for sexual violence and an atmosphere of healing for those impacted by it.

CASA of Sedgwick County

CASA of Sedgwick County provides caring, trained volunteers to advocate for the abused and neglected children of our community so that each child can reach his or her full potential.

Assistance League of Wichita

Assistance League of Wichita is a nonprofit organization of volunteers dedicated to addressing specific needs of the Wichita community through philanthropic programs. Assistance League aspires to meet the challenging needs of individuals in communities across the nation.

Partners for Wichita

Partners for Wichita was formed to help connect and coordinate the efforts of local congregations and organizations. Our goal is to help identify and assess the needs of our local community in Wichita and beyond, and mobilize neighbors, congregations, organizations, and businesses to resolve unmet needs.

MAYFLOWER CLINIC – Caring Through Action

Mayflower Clinic was established by a group of successful immigrant professionals from all over the world who chose Kansas as their home and wished to give back to the community.

Wichita Cancer Foundation

The Wichita Cancer Foundation provides financial assistance for cancer patients whose care is initiated or received in Sedgwick County.

Children First CEO

Children First CEO is a non-profit organization striving to equalize education opportunities through the Promise Neighborhoods program.

Pay it Forward Hearts Foundation

Pay it Forward Hearts Foundation is completely donor funded in our mission of sprinkling love, grace, kindness and compassion to those in need. Your support is greatly appreciated. We also help educate, mentor and guide others hoping to start pay it forward groups in their communities.

Mark Arts

Mark Arts was originally founded as the Wichita Art Association in 1920. Mark Arts is the area’s oldest and most comprehensive visual arts organization. For more than 95 years, Mark Arts has made art and arts education available to the citizens of Wichita and the surrounding communities.

The Kansas Infant Death and SIDS Network, Inc.

​The Kansas Infant Death and SIDS Network, Inc. serves those individuals who have been touched by the tragedy of infant death or SIDS and those individuals or organizations who strive to reduce the risk of infant deaths by providing supportive services, community education, professional training, and supporting associated research.

Reno County Crime Stoppers

Crime Stoppers of Reno County encourages members of the community to assist local law enforcement in the fight against crime by overcoming the two key elements that inhibit community involvement: fear and apathy. Crime Stoppers provides an anonymous telephone tipsline and can take tips via the Web and by Text Messaging to encourage citizens in the community to volunteer vital information helpful to law enforcement in the fight against crime.

The Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County

The Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County is founded on the belief that no single agency or professional alone can serve and treat child abuse — a multidisciplinary team response is necessary. The Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County partner agency staff/service providers are highly trained professionals dedicated to working with child victims of abuse and their caregivers.

Mosaic in Winfield

Mosaic is a faith-based organization serving people with intellectual disabilities. We believe that every individual is a person of worth. Together Mosaic staff members, volunteers and the people we support work as partners. We are passionate about opportunities and partnerships that create meaningful lives, in caring communities, giving a voice to the needs of the people we serve.

HopeNet

HopeNet is a faith-based non-profit organization celebrating over 20 years in Wichita. We provide a network of HOPE to those in crisis, through counseling and coaching services. We also partner with over 400 community agencies, churches and individuals to create a support system for clients in crisis.

Wichita Women’s Initiative Network

Women’s Initiative Network is a nonprofit community partnership that provides survivors of abuse with educational and employment opportunities to foster healing and self-sufficiency.

American Red Cross of Kansas

The American Red Cross of Kansas proudly serves communities across the state of Kansas. The American Red Cross also provides vital services to the area 365 days a year—from responding to home fires in local neighborhoods to teaching first aid and CPR to community groups.

The Lord’s Diner

The Lord’s Diner exists to combat hunger in the community. The Diner’s singular mission is to serve a nutritious meal with dignity and respect to anyone who is hungry. The Lord’s Diner serves an evening meal 365 days a year. A small paid staff, assisted by more than 6,000 volunteers representing many faiths and denominations prepare and serve a hot, nutritious meal in a spirit of compassion, respect and loving service.

Hope Ranch for Women

Hope Ranch is dedicated to empowering women who have been exploited and abused to rise above their circumstances and become whole in mind, body, and soul.

Camp Quality

Camp Quality serves children with cancer and their families by providing year-round programs, experiences, and companionship at no cost. Camp Quality promotes hope and inspiration while helping children foster life skills and develop their full potential. Our vision is that all children with cancer and their families find joy and hope through shared experiences and an ongoing support system.

Girls on the Run

Girls on the Run of Sedgwick County – a life changing, non-profit prevention program for girls in the 3rd through 8th grade. Our mission: “We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.” We teach life skills through dynamic interactive lessons and running games. The program culminates with the girls being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5k running event. The goal of the program is to unleash confidence through accomplishment while establishing a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness.

The Treehouse

The Treehouse offers mothers and babies a brighter future through sharing God’s love, basic necessities, education and genuine personal care. Founded in 2002 by the Orthodox Christian Ministries, Inc., The Treehouse serves about 2,600 women in Wichita, Kansas each year.

Alzheimer’s Association

The Alzheimer’s Association, Central and Western Kansas Office, provides vital services and support to individuals, caregivers and families. We serve 68 counties in Kansas. Their aim is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

The Center of Hope

The Center of Hope provides emergency financial support to individuals and families in Wichita who may not otherwise qualify for other social service programs.

Passageways

Passageways Living Center is a private, faith-based nonprofit organization providing solution-based ministry to the homeless and near homeless Veteran population in the Wichita area. Our mission is to assist the Veterans who come through our program to meet the goals they set and provide them with the means to find a place to call home.

Bridget’s Cradles

The mission of Bridget’s Cradles is to bless families by providing a knitted cradle for babies born into Heaven during the second trimester of pregnancy. Bridget’s Cradles also seeks to provide support to families during the bereavement and grieving process and to raise awareness about pregnancy loss to the general public.

The Wichita Independents

The Wichita Independents are a not-for-profit organization, not associated with any public service, relying on an all volunteer staff, donations, and fund raisers. We provide competitive sporting activities for handicapped children and adults. The sporting events are designed so any and all athletes can compete. The Wichita Independents participate in Special Olympics regional and state tournaments.

Hickory Hollow Animal Refuge Foundation

Hickory Hollow Animal Refuge Foundation is a shelter for abused and abandoned animals to stay while searching for a forever home! These animals are looking for homes that will take them in as another family member. Dogs and cats can be adopted to homes that have fenced in yards, and if you passed qualifications for the certain animal. We will do vet checks and home checks after adoption. We want these animals to have forever homes! All of our pets are vet checked and spayed/neutered.

YWCA Wichita

The YWCA Wichita is a private, non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation that began operations in Wichita, Kansas in 1907 as a chartered member of the YWCA USA.
The YWCA Wichita operates the Women’s Crisis Center, a 24-hour emergency shelter for individuals (primarily women and children) fleeing domestic violence, as well as several outreach and education programs in the community.

Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters

Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters is not your typical organization. We create community citizens by helping children realize their potential and build their futures. Our Mission: provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.

Kids Need 2 Eat (KN2E)

KN2E Vision Statement: Our vision is for all children in every community to have daily access to nutritious food that they need to develop their full potential to become healthy, productive and successful adults.

Legacy GardenWorks

Legacy GardenWorks, the newest initiative of Legacy Ministries, is a unique youth employment program. It combines a supportive work environment with the chance for at-risk youth to build job skills working in an urban gardening operation. The youth in our program come from at-risk situations, including homelessness, drug and alcohol rehab, and non-traditional high schools.

American Revolutionary War Memorial

American Revolutionary War Memorial’s mission is to organize, plan, design and construct a memorial in Veterans Memorial Park, Wichita Kansas, to honor those men and women of the thirteen colonies who struggled to gain their independence and create and establish the United States of America in the American Revolution, 1775 – 1787.

Kansas Works for Success

Kansas Works for Success is a program that utilizes innovative methods to empower fathers and assist in strengthening the father’s self-confidence in their own skills, as well as connecting the father to resources in their home community that can make the father successful in the future.

Head-to-Toe Hygiene Pantry

The Head-to-Toe Hygiene Pantry is a charitable organization that provides personal hygiene items to any who need them. The pantry is open the 3rd Saturday of every month from 9 AM to 11 AM. The Hygiene Pantry serves about 450 families each time it is open. University Congregational Church operates the Head-to-Toe Hygiene Pantry located at 1611 N. Mosley, Wichita, KS 67214.

YMCA National Gymnastics Championships

The Greater Wichita YMCA was selected to host the 77th YMCA National Gymnastics Championships June 23-27 2015! Top student gymnasts from across the nation will travel to Wichita this summer for the 77th YMCA National Gymnastics Championship. YMCA of the USA selected the Greater Wichita YMCA and the Wichita community to host this national tournament, which has been showcasing the talent and hard work of young athletes since it premiered in 1938.

Make a Wish – Kansas

Every 37 minutes, Make-A-Wish® grants the wish of a child diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition in the United States and its territories. We believe that a wish experience can be a game-changer. This one belief guides us in everything we do. It inspires us to grant wishes that change the lives of the kids we serve.

Envision

Envision’s mission is to improve the quality of life and provide inspiration for the blind and visually impaired through employment, outreach, rehabilitation, education and research. Envision is an integrated community of blind, low-vision and sighted people.

Medical Services Bureau

Medical Service Bureau is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) agency, offering assistance to individuals and families who are low-income, live and/or work in Sedgwick County, uninsured and/or under insured and without resources to pay for prescription medication and vision care.

Dragon Master Foundation

The Dragon Master Foundation’s mission is to develop and implement tools and technology to empower brain cancer researchers to collaborate more effectively, and further, to encourage that collaboration to find a path to the cure.

Love 4 Landon

The love 4 Landon foundation is a local non-profit organization determined to help families and individuals fighting IBD by providing guidance and financial support.

For the Love of Chance

For the Love of Chance Center is a charitable, 501(c)(3) organization, dedicated to enriching the lives of children with additional needs by providing sports, music and art programs which are accessible to children regardless of ability.

Sunshine Children’s Home

All too often, children have to be taken into temporary protective custody until either a healthy reintegration into the family can be accomplished or other longer term arrangements can be made. Sunshine Children’s Home provides a temporary residence for these children, closer to home, and without separating them from their siblings.

KANSAS HONOR FLIGHT

KANSAS HONOR FLIGHT is raising funds to send Kansas veterans to visit their War Memorial in Washington, D.C. War Memorials that were built for them by a grateful nation!

ICT S.O.S.

ICT S.O.S. is a project-based organization that acts as a liaison between specific local professional groups who work with trafficked youth and the Wichita volunteers who seek ways to be involved in finding solutions. Their vision is to create real and lasting change in Wichita through partnerships with local professional organizations, educating the community, and raising awareness of the issues of human trafficking in Wichita.

Dress for Success

The mission of Dress for Success is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

Kidzcope

Kidzcope provides the opportunity for children, teens and their families to learn lifelong coping skills after the death of a loved one. Kidzcope offers a variety of support groups, programs and workshops to help children and families struggling with the death of a loved one.

Rainbows United

Rainbows United enhances the lives of children with special needs and their families by bringing together community resources and providing customized services. They provide many vital services for children with special needs, birth through age 21, and their families.

The Four-Legged Project

The Four-Legged Project improves the quality of police protection to communities and improves officer safety, both for the K-9 handler and the K-9 officer. The ballistic vets provided to police K-9’s are a small investment in comparison to the cost of potential medical bills for injury, and the cost of training and time placed in the police K-9.

DUI Impact Center

The DUI Impact Center provides services to victims and their families and works to increase awareness of the traumatic consequences of drunk driving.

See the video below of the $500 check presentation to the DUI Impact Center for the positive impact they have on our community.