Enews 5-25-23: Reflection on Connectedness; Human Service Summit 2023; Perspectives on Homelessness; Dignity Project Update
When We Show Up: A Reflection Hope and Connectedness Matt ClarkRecovery Support Team LeaderJohnson County Mental Health Center“We are providers of hope.” This is often my reply when asked about the work we do at Johnson County Mental Health Center. As a stand-alone statement, it may seem like a vague answer or an empty platitude, but it’s not meant to be an answer to a question. It’s intended to start a conversation. So, let’s begin that conversation by asking, “what does it mean to be a provider of hope?" There are infinite ways to provide hope to others. As a mental health center, we ...
Enews 5-18-23: Human Service Summit 2023; Perspectives on Homelessness; 2023 County Health Rankings; Medicaid Renewal Presentation
Register Today for June 21 Human Service Summit Our 2023 Human Service Summit will bring attention to one of Johnson County’s most complex issues: homelessness. Participants will explore the realities of homelessness in our community and hear about the collaborative solutions that are already making a difference. Register today for this important conversation. Participants will learn about a planning initiative called the Dignity Project which aims to address gaps to meet the needs of the unhoused in our community. Attainable housing is the best prevention to homelessness and other innovative approaches can help to further strengthen our housing continuum. The ...
Enews 5-11-23: Executive Director Search; HSF Pre-Proposal Meeting; Human Service Summit 2023
UCS Seeks Its Next Executive Director United Community Services of Johnson County has retained OMNI HRM to assist in the search for their next Executive Director. This role has overall strategic and operation responsibility for UCS’ staff, programs, initiatives, and execution of mission. The ideal candidate will embrace the mission, vision and values of UCS and work to propel the organization forward. Referrals are welcome for this key role. For more information, please click this link: https://tinyurl.com/ucsexecdirsearch Human Service Fund Grant Cycle and Pre-Proposal Meeting The 2024 Human Service Fund (HSF) grant cycle is open as of May 11, 2023! Applications are ...
Enews 5-4-23: Human Service Summit 2023; REIC Impact Report; 2024 Substance Use Continuum of Care Funds; Medicaid Enrollment Update
Register Today for June 21 Human Service Summit Our 2023 Human Service Summit will bring attention to one of Johnson County’s most complex issues: homelessness. Participants will learn about the realities of homelessness in our community and about the collaborative solutions that can help make a difference. Register today for this important conversation. Participants will learn about a planning initiative to address gaps and meet the needs of the unhoused in our community and innovative approaches to strengthen our housing continuum. Attainable housing is the best prevention to homelessness. We recognize that the key to addressing homelessness and other big ...
Enews 04-20-23: Human Service Summit 2023; Homelessness in Johnson County; Medicaid Enrollment Update
Register Today for June 21 Human Service Summit Our 2023 Human Service Summit will bring attention to one of Johnson County’s most complex issues: homelessness. Participants will learn about the realities of homelessness in our community and about the collaborative solutions that can help make a difference. Register today for this important conversation. Participants will learn about a planning initiative to address gaps and meet the needs of the unhoused in our community and innovative approaches to strengthen our housing continuum. Attainable housing is the best prevention to homelessness. We recognize that the key to addressing homelessness and other big ...
Enews 4-6-23: Human Service Fund 2024; Dignity Project; Human Service Summit; Internet Connectivity Event
Human Service Fund Grant Program Secures Resources to Address Community Needs The work of UCS has a real impact on the everyday lives of Johnson County residents and others in our region. UCS manages the Human Service Fund (HSF), an important city/County partnership that invests funding resources in nonprofit programs that provide our residents with essential health and human services that promote self-sufficiency and build well-being. Today, we’re pleased to share a few stories that demonstrate the impact that HSF grantees have on individuals, families, and communities. These stories highlight the lived experiences behind the research, data analysis, collaboration, planning, ...
Enews 3-23-23: Human Service Summit 2023; Children’s Coordinating Council Legislative Update; U.S. Census Bureau is Hiring
Save the Date: UCS Human Service Summit on June 21 VIRTUAL EVENT: Children’s Coordinating Council – Legislative Update on March 29 U.S. Census Bureau is hiring! The U.S. Census Bureau is looking for field representatives to help collect data for the American Housing Survey (AHS). The AHS is one of 130 current surveys the Census Bureau conducts on an ongoing basis. The survey has been the most comprehensive national housing survey in the United States since its start in 1973. The AHS is being conducted in Johnson County this year. Hiring is underway through March, training would run from March through ...
Enews 3-9-23: Johnson County Legislative Delegation; One Small Step; KS Homeowner Assistance Fund; Childcare Survey
UCS Hosts Luncheon for Johnson County Legislative Delegation Focused on Women, Families, and the Workforce Yesterday, on International Women’s Day, UCS and a multisector group of Johnson County leaders visited the Kansas State Capitol to meet with Johnson County legislators. Our message to legislators was that a thriving Kansas workforce depends on “Family First” policies that support women and families. The luncheon was also an opportunity to share UCS policy priorities and promote our “Family First” research series. We were joined by Advent Health, El Centro, The Family Conservancy, Gateway of Hope, Growing Futures Early Education Center, Health Forward Foundation, ...
Enews 3-2-23: UCS Executive Director Steps Down
Julie Brewer to Step Down as Executive Director of UCS The UCS Board of Directors would like to share that Executive Director Julie Brewer will retire from her role with UCS on July 21st of this year. After seven years of dedicated service to our organization and the Johnson County community, Julie has decided to begin a new chapter in her life. Julie’s commitment to excellence, collaboration, and inclusivity has been instrumental in advancing the mission of our organization. During her tenure, UCS has grown its funding, staffing and organizational capacity to take on more initiatives and projects to help ...
Enews 2-23-23: Editorial: Racial Equity Systems Change; REIC Summary; Dignity Project; KS Homeowner Assistance Fund; UCS Census Bureau is Hiring; Congrats Chiefs
In This Issue: Editorial: How to Show Up for Racial Equity Systems Change Executive Summary of Racial Equity in Communities (REIC) Pilot Feasibility Study for Johnson County Non-Congregant Shelter Response Kansas Homeowner Assistance Fund in Hold Phase U.S. Census Bureau is Hiring Congrats to the Chiefs from UCS Staff Editorial: How to Show Up for Racial Equity Systems Change By Robert Johnson Disproportionate Minority Contact Coordinator Johnson County Department of Corrections In the past few years, I’ve spent a great deal of time exploring Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB). One of the most impactful experiences I had was being a ...
