Salina Area United Way

Goal: $8,000.00

Specific Need

Today, Salina Area United Way is raising $8,000 to strengthen our Annual Campaign — the funding that allows us to respond quickly to community needs while advancing our four impact pillars: Youth Opportunity, Healthy Community, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency.

Every dollar given during Match Madness helps support local programs and partnerships that help children succeed, improve access to health and essential services, strengthen financial stability for families, and ensure our community can respond when challenges arise.

With the addition of Community Resiliency as a core pillar, your support helps us meet urgent needs today while building long-term solutions for tomorrow. These flexible funds allow us to act when needs change and support the organizations and initiatives our community relies on most.

Match Madness is a one-day opportunity to make your gift go further. Your support today helps ensure Salina and North Central Kansas remain strong, connected, and prepared for whatever comes next.

Together, we can strengthen our community — starting now.

Mission

Salina Area United Way strengthens North Central Kansas by uniting people and resources to build resilient, thriving communities.

Profile

We bring together donors, volunteers, businesses, and nonprofit partners to address our community’s most pressing needs and create lasting impact where it matters most. By working collaboratively, we help ensure individuals and families have access to the support and opportunities they need to succeed.

Our work focuses on four key impact areas:

Youth Opportunity – Helping young people realize their full potential by supporting education, mentorship, and early childhood initiatives that set children up for lifelong success.

Healthy Community – Improving health and well-being by expanding access to services, resources, and programs that help individuals and families live healthier, more stable lives.

Financial Security – Supporting pathways to financial stability through programs that strengthen careers, housing stability, and long-term economic success for local families.

Community Resiliency – Addressing urgent and emerging needs while building a stronger, more connected community prepared to respond to challenges today and in the future.

Through our annual campaign, our programs and resources, Early Childcare Initiative, and community collaborations, Salina Area United Way invests in solutions that create both immediate impact and long-term change.

When you give to Salina Area United Way during Match Madness, you are helping strengthen our entire community — supporting local programs, expanding opportunities, and ensuring neighbors across North Central Kansas can thrive.