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United Way of Ellis County

205 E 7th St. Suite 111, P.O. Box 367, Hays KS 67601 • 785-628-8281

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Ellis County Resources

President, Kara Denton Vice President, Kelly Lewis Treasurer, Jude Fox

Eagle Communications Bank of Hays Adams, Brown, Beran, Ball Chtd

Secretary, Niki Clark Erin Giebler Justin Greenleaf

Nex-Tech City of Hays Fort Hays State University

Tanner Gross Nancy Jeter Lisa Keever

Golden Plains Credit Union Wonder Women League Emprise Bank

Celeste Lasich Korinna Parker Amy Schaffer

First Presbyterian Church Jeter Law Firm Fort Hays State University

Phil Smith-Hanes Cindy Strube George Harms

Ellis County Midwest Energy HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System

2019 Campaign2019 Campaign2019 Campaign2019 Campaign

United Way of Ellis County

I am Kelly Lewis, your 2019 United Way Campaign Chair. This

is a title I am truly honored to accept, and I am eager to begin

our campaign. Ellis County is rich in history and is one with

great community values. In times of need, the people of Ellis

County, you, are quick to lend a hand in any way possible. It is

what truly makes this community special.

The United Way was formed in 1953 in an attempt to raise

funds for community support agencies that did not have the ability to do so

themselves. And still to this day that is our mission. With your generous

donation, United Way of Ellis County and its partner agencies will be able to

provide countless opportunities to those in need.

Our 17 partner agencies go through an extensive funding request process

headed by the volunteers on our CARE Council. This council sends their

recommendations to the United Way Board of Directors who then award the

funds to the agencies they select for the year. This process ensures that your

generous gift stays right here in Ellis County and is used in the most effective

way possible. These agencies then provide individuals with unbelievable

opportunities they would not have had without your kind-hearted donation.

The impact your donation has on this community is immeasurable, and for that I

say thank you. Thank you for your unwavering support and for your passion in

making Ellis County special. But most of all, thank you for your ability to come

together and touch so many lives in this community. A community I am blessed

to call home.

“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully,

everyone is blessed.” - Maya Angelou

Sincerely,

Kelly Lewis

AMERICAN RED CROSS – Disaster Services, Training, Biomedical Services -$8,170

ARC OF CENTRAL PLAINS – Hays Accessible Recreation Complex - $5,230

BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS – Mentoring Program - $33,000

CANCER COUNCIL – Financial Services, Nutritional Supplement Program - $21,000

CATHOLIC CHARITIES – Counseling Services - $8,000

CENTER FOR LIFE EXPERIENCE – Group Leader/Facilitator - $2,666

CEREBRAL PALSY RESEARCH FOUNDATION – Family Support Services - $7,000

COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES – Court Appointed Special Advocate Program - $18,000

DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES OF NORTHWEST KANSAS – Job Placement Follow Along Program - $23,000

EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS – Connections Summer Preschool - $4,600

FIRST CALL FOR HELP – Backpack for Kids, Info/Referral/Emergency Aid Program, Meals on Wheels -

$42,000

HAYS AREA CHILDREN’S CENTER – Early Intervention Services - $38,000

KVC WHEATLAND – Capacity Expansion - $10,000

OPTIONS – Shelter House Services - $7,000

PARENTS AND CHILDREN TOGETHER – Parenting with Conscious Discipline - $4,000

WESTERN KANSAS ASSOCIATION ON THE CONCERNS OF THE DISABLED – Transportation Work

Voucher Program - $15,000

WESTERN KANSAS CHILD ADVOCACY PROGRAM – Child Advocacy Center - $8,000

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