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Enews 2-23-23: Editorial: Racial Equity Systems Change; REIC Summary; Dignity Project; KS Homeowner …
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...
Enews 2-9-23: Black History Month: Past, Present and Future; U.S. Census Bureau is Hiring
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 Johnson County home. The...
Enews 1-26-23: One Small Step; Jo Co Population Snapshot; Census Bureau is Hiring; KS Homeowner Assi …
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 getting to know our neighbors and...
Enews 1-12-23: 2023 KS Legislative Session; KanCare Expansion; Health Insurance Marketplace; KS Home …
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 invest in the health and...
Enews 1-5-23: UCS Annual Meeting 2022 Overview
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 celebrate community, reflect on...
Enews 12-15-22: Public Policy Forum; Child Care and Financial Stability; United Way Campaign; Health …
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 Greater Kansas City. The event...
Enews 12-8-2022: Safety Net Impact on Families; United Way Campaign; Health Insurance Marketplace; K …
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 the Kansas Department for Children and...
Enews 12-6-22: KS Public Policy Forum Registration Ends Today
RSVP to the Kansas Public Policy Forum by December 6
Enews 11-29-22: Support UCS on Giving Tuesday; KS Public Policy Forum
Support UCS on Giving Tuesday Today is #GivingTuesday, a global day of generosity, and it’s the perfect day to consider a donation to UCS at https://tinyurl.com/DonateUCS. Your donation will help UCS continue its mission of strengthening the health and human service delivery system. This year,...
Enews 11-28-22: Support Your Community on Giving Tuesday
Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday, a global day of generosity, and it’s the perfect day to consider a donation to UCS at https://tinyurl.com/DonateUCS. The very foundation of UCS is built on the belief that all of us play an important role in creating a healthy community together. UCS’ vision is that...
Enews 11-10-22: Public Policy Forum; Women’s Mental Health; United Way Campaign; Health Insura …
Our Community’s Mental Health is Tied to Women’s Mental Health Susan Rome, Deputy Director Johnson County Mental Health Center Note: This article is focused on the biological differences between men and women and the variances in mental health between the two. We understand that not all gender...
Enews 10-27-22: Systems of Safety for Survivors of Domestic Violence; Personal Domestic Violence Sto …
Creating Systems of Safety for Survivors of Domestic Violence Heidi Wooten President & CEO Safehome One in three women are victims of domestic violence. These women are your neighbors, co-workers, and family members. Their children go to your neighborhood schools and daycare centers. It is...