United Way Day of Action 2026
Roll up your sleeves and join the #ForceForGood!
United Way of the Plains is rallying volunteers for our community’s third annual
Day of Action on Thursday, June 18. On this day, we will join a global movement with thousands of people in hundreds of locations to create meaningful impact.
Rally your coworkers, friends, family and neighbors to join you. Local projects include basic construction, creating welcome home kits, landscaping, organizing, general cleanup and more!
Thursday, June 18
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Kickoff and Wrap-Up Events at Distillery 244
244 N. Mosley
7:45 a.m.: Doors Open
8 a.m.: Breakfast from Hightower Kitchen
8:30 a.m.: Welcome & Keynote Message
8:45 a.m.: Group Photo
9:00 a.m.: Dismiss to Work Site
9:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.: Volunteer!
Noon: Celebration party featuring lunch from Bite Me BBQ, Salted Creamery Ice Cream, music and raffles.
9:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.: Volunteer!
Noon: Celebration party featuring lunch from Bite Me BBQ, Salted Creamery Ice Cream, music and raffles.
Put the call out to your coworkers, friends, family and neighbors to join you. Together, we'll mobilize the caring power of our community!
Register by Monday, June 10
Spots are limited! Children ages 12 and up are welcome to participate with an adult. Some projects are also available for corporate teams. Please see specific activities for age requirements and other limitations.
Register by Monday, June 10
Spots are limited! Children ages 12 and up are welcome to participate with an adult. Some projects are also available for corporate teams. Please see specific activities for age requirements and other limitations.
Event Sponsor:
Supporting Vendors:
Mokas
Love of Character
Lamphouse Photo Co.
| HOW TO REGISTER: Select the orange "View Details" button below on a specific project. On the project webpage... To register as an individual, click the orange "Respond" button. If this is your first time registering for a project, you will be prompted to create an account. To register as a team, click the orange "Respond as a Team" button. You will have the option to name your team and add team members. If you have not identified your team members, you can reserve slots. You can edit the number of slots needed at a future date. |
Opportunities
| Icon | Opportunity/Agency | Date/Time | Actions |
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Outdoor Cleanup at Wichita International Language & Learning Center
Wichita International Language & Learning Center
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Happens On Jun 18, 2026 | ||
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Donation Sorting at GIV Warehouse
United Way of the Plains GIV Warehouse
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Happens On Jun 18, 2026 | ||
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Outdoor Projects at Tanganyika Wildlife Park
Tanganyika Wildlife Park
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Happens On Jun 18, 2026 | ||
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Outdoor Cleanup at Sedgwick County Zoo
Sedgwick County Zoo
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Happens On Jun 18, 2026 | ||
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Help with Cleanup at Rainbow United
Rainbows United
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Happens On Jun 18, 2026 | ||
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Painting Projects at KETCH
KETCH
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Happens On Jun 18, 2026 | ||
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Hygiene Kit Assembly and Warehouse Cleanup at IRC
International Rescue Committee in Wichita
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Happens On Jun 18, 2026 | ||
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Supply Preparation and Cleanup at ICT Street Team
Nurses Global Outreach, Inc/ICT Street Team
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Happens On Jun 18, 2026 | ||
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Outdoor Yard Cleanup with HumanKind Ministries
HumanKind Ministries
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Happens On Jun 18, 2026 | ||
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Museum Beautifcation at Exploration Place
Exploration Place Science and Discovery Center
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Happens On Jun 18, 2026 | ||
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Exhibit Prep and Cleaning at Kansas Aviation Museum
Kansas Aviation Museum
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Happens On Jun 18, 2026 | ||
