United Way of McPherson is dedicated to supporting programs addressing
HEALTH, EDUCATION and INCOME.
We accomplish our goals by partnering with human service agencies that are addressing four PRIORITY AREAS in our community.
PROVIDING BASIC NEEDS
Assuring access to basic needs including housing, food, clothing, healthcare, affordable transportation and safety/security
REBUILDING LIVES
Helping people live healthy, functional lives through emergency assistance, support and counseling
PREPARING FOR LIFE
Assuring all children develop physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially in a safe, nurturing environment
BUILDING SELF-RELIANCE
Empowering citizens with information and access to resources to become self-reliant
United Way of McPherson County
P.O. Box 55, McPherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-5152
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Building Self-Reliance
McPherson Special Olympics
Providing a program of sports training, education and athletic competition to individuals with intellectual disabilities regardless of their abilities.
Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation
5111 East 21st St. North Wichita, KS 67208 316-652-1553
Providing support services and assistive technology programs to ensure persons with disabilities in McPherson County have access to equipment and services allowing for increased or maintained levels of independence.
McPherson County Council on Aging
926 North Main Street, Suite B - McPherson, KS 67460 620-241-4383
Providing senior center service programs associated with eight McPherson County locations to help seniors strengthen their capability to remain in their own homes and respective communities while maintaining dignity and self-determination.
McPherson Housing Coalition
Providing the "Brush Up Mac" program designed to help low- to moderate-income homeowners maintain their properties. Targeted population includes elderly, disabled or single-parent residents.
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Phone: 620.241.5152 Email: uwmc@unitedwaymcpherson.org
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2021 PARTNER AGENCIES
Providing Basic Needs
GraceMed
322 North Main, Suite 101, McPherson, KS 67460 (620) 504-6187
Providing primary medical and dental care to the uninsured and underinsured. Fee-based, vouchers available to eligible patients.
Lindsborg Summer Lunch Program
224 South Main Street, Lindsborg, KS 67456 (785) 819-1918
Provides free summer lunch to children and adults who accompany children. Lunch is prepared and served Monday through Friday in Lindsborg and Marquette at area churches.
McPherson County Crime Stoppers
Crime Stoppers helps prevent and solve local crimes.
P.O. Box 25 McPherson, KS 67460
Meals on Wheels
915 N Walnut St | McPherson, Kansas 67460 | (620) 241-5238
Providing the "Meals on Wheels" program which meets the nutritional needs of the elderly and infirm by providing daily, hot meals delivered to their homes.
Rebuilding Lives
CASA: A Voice for Children
Harvey County Court House | Newton, KS 67114 | (316) 284-6909
Providing an advocacy program to assist abused and neglected children within the court system with the belief every child is entitled to a safe and permanent home.
Heart to Heart Child Advocacy Center
400 E. Kansas Ave. Suite 1 | McPherson, KS 67460 | (620) 245-0048
Providing an advocacy program to children who have suffered from an abusive event; includes professional forensic interviews, advocacy services, individual case review by a multidisciplinary team and additional resources for mental and physical health issues.
STEPMC
1200 E. Kansas Ave | McPherson, KS 67460 | (620) 241-9011 |
Steps to End Poverty of McPherson County works to end poverty one family at a time by building relationships across economic and class lines in order to transform lives.
Safehope
122 West Marlin Street, Office 208 McPherson, KS 67460 316-288-1194
Providing a program to assist victims of sexual assault and domestic violence with advocacy services, shelter, 24-hour crisis line, safety planning, relocation, follow-up services, community education, law enforcement consultation and job searches.
Preparing for Life
Child Care Aware of Kansas
1508 East Iron Avenue, Salina, KS 67401 785-823-3343
Providing training at an affordable cost to educate McPherson County child care providers about the importance and impact of literacy and pre-literacy development in children from birth to age five.
McPherson Family YMCA
220 North Walnut, McPherson, KS 67460 620-241-0363
Providing the "Safety Around Water" program to second graders to teach basic swimming and water safety skills; providing the "Y-Kids" program to provide quality child care in a safe environment; providing the "Activate" program targeting middle school students to promote volunteerism and develop community leaders.