“Change happens when people do something differently.” This was an overarching theme UCS Executive Director Kristy Baughman emphasized throughout the four-session Advocacy Academy hosted by UCS and the Kansas Housing Advocacy Network (KHAN). The Academy, which...
UCS and the Kansas Housing Advocacy Network (KHAN) launched their first statewide Advocacy Academy in Topeka this month, bringing together nonprofit leaders and community advocates from 14 different counties. Participants represent a wide range of communities—rural,...
2025 Human Service Summit Lays the Foundation for Collective Impact On June 10, 2025, United Community Services of Johnson County (UCS) hosted the 2025 Human Service Summit. This event brought together cross-sector leaders to navigate growing uncertainty and promote...
UCS Releases New Fact Sheet on Human Service Safety Net The 2025 Johnson County Human Service Safety Net fact sheet highlights the essential role of local, state, and federal programs in supporting community well-being. In 2024, thousands of Johnson County residents...
Fair Housing Month Comes to a Close Guest Editorial by Heather McNeive Director of Housing Services Johnson County Planning, Housing and Community Development Fair Housing is a critical underpinning of a healthy, thriving community. On April 10th, 2025, the Board of...
