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Living the Mission
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COO of Assurance Partners and current Board President Kristy Balthazor has not been in the forefront of United Way activity lately- but that is exactly how she sees her role in United Way campaigning. We sat down with her to find out more about what she does and what her goals are for the Salina Area United Way. read full article here |
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Community Success Story
Boy Scouts of America: Kale & Haley
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Kale is considered a cub, which is a stepping stone to Boy Scouts. He gets to have fun, experiment with ideas, go to camps, pool parties, and learn to be self-sufficient. When asked his favorite part about Scouting, Kale replies "everything" with a grin. Kale is energetic, quick to laugh, and bursting with stories about adventures he and his friends have had. In most ways he is quite like any other nine-year-old. This avid Boy Scout does have one more challenge than his peers; he has Asperger's Syndrome, a form of Autism... read more
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2-1-1: A Free Resource
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The emergency number has been embedded in our brains: 9-1-1. But what about an emergency that doesn't relate to someone's immediate health or safety? 2-1-1 is that resource. They have access to information all over the State of Kansas that one United Way may not be able to provide. Whether a power bill is overdue, a homeless person needs shelter, or a family needs food, 2-1-1 is able to connect individuals with the agencies and programs that are best suited to fulfill their needs. 2-1-1 is a toll free service, and can be dialed from any telephone, or searched online here.
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