Black History Month: Past, Present, and Future This Black History Month, we recognize the past, present, and future of Black representation in Johnson County. Out of a history of residential segregation that built the suburbs, today more than 27,770 Black people call...
It Starts with Us In today’s world, it is more important than ever to get to know our neighbors and build strong connections with them. We need to start conversations and engage in civil discourse, even if we disagree on certain topics. It Starts With Us – by...
Preparing for the 2023 Legislative Session in Kansas Legislators returned to Topeka this week to kick off the Kansas Legislative Session. While there are many issues on the table for this session, UCS is particularly interested in policies, programs, and services that...
UCS 2022 Annual Meeting is a reminder that “It Starts With Us” More than 130 community members gathered at Johnson County Community College on December 2nd for the 2022 UCS Annual Meeting, where the theme was It Starts with Us. The event was an opportunity to...
UCS Hosts Kansas Public Policy Forum and Completes Family First Policy Series Yesterday, UCS convened community members, policymakers, agency partners, and funders for the annual Kansas Public Policy Forum, sponsored by REACH Healthcare Foundation and United Way of...
Safety Net Impact on Family Stabilization: Observations from Service Providers By Kristy Baughman, UCS Director of Education and Planning Irene Caudillo President and CEO El Centro, Inc. Linda Gallgher Strategic Initiatives Administrator Kansas City Region of...