UWRC Reaches Campaign Goal of $1.35M 🎉 | United Way of Reno County

UWRC Reaches Campaign Goal to Support Reno County ProgramsUnited Way of Reno County is proud to announce it has met its 2025-26 campaign goal of raising $1.35 million, ensuring continued support for 37 local nonprofit programs serving Reno County residents in the year ahead.
Reaching this milestone was truly a community effort, made possible by donations of every size from long-time supporters to first-time givers. Contributions came in many forms—from direct checks and cash gifts to employee payroll deductions and business support—reflecting a shared commitment to strengthening Reno County.
“This achievement belongs to our entire community,” said UWRC CEO, Lacey Mills. “Because people chose to give in ways that were meaningful to them, and because they trust UWRC to invest their gift back into this community, we can continue supporting local programs which serve residents at every stage of life and meet a variety of needs.”
Meeting the campaign goal means local organizations can continue providing vital services to local residents, addressing needs across the entire lifespan—from newborns receiving free therapy services in their homes to end-of-life care being available on a sliding scale. Through these 37 funded programs, United Way of Reno County and its donors will help touch the lives of approximately 19,000 people, representing 1-in-4 Reno County neighbors.
“This goal was reached because our community said yes—to giving, to connection, and to taking action,” said Campaign Co-Chairs, Rion and Darcy Rhoades. “We’re proud to have helped champion this work, which will create real, long-lasting impact across Reno County.”
United Way of Reno County would like to extend sincere gratitude to every donor, volunteer, workplace partner, and business who helped make this impact possible. Together, their generosity ensures that local solutions remain available for local people—today and throughout the coming year.
 Where Does My United Way Donation Go in Reno County?Because of generous UWRC donors, thousands of people across Reno County have access to vital support and opportunities each year. 
Here are just some of the ways your gifts are put to work:
🌟 Youth Opportunity Programs750 youth – After School & Summer Programs, Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson
600 students – Safe Dates Education, BrightHouse
300 adults – Community Prevention & Education, BrightHouse
29 families – Child Care Scholarship Program, Child Care Links
300 infants & toddlers – Infant–Toddler Program, Early Education Center
125 girls – Leadership Experience, Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland
120 families – Early Childhood & Child Care, Hadley Day Care Center
67 youth – One-to-One Mentoring, Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters
110 individuals – Healthy Families Home Visiting, Kansas Children’s Service League
12 middle school students – Kitchen Hero Academy, Spark United
34 children – Child Care Center, USD 308
600 middle school youth – Saturday Night at the Y, Hutchinson YMCA
🌿 Healthy Communities Programs250 individuals – Parenting Time Center, BrightHouse
675 individuals – Child Advocacy Center, Horizons Mental Health Center
40 children – Children’s Bereavement Program, Hospice & HomeCare of Reno County
20 older adults – Friends in Action, The Volunteer Center
250 individuals & families – Hospice House, Hospice & HomeCare of Reno County
700 individuals – Income-Based Financial Assistance, Hutchinson YMCA
100 clients – Home Meal Delivery, Hutchinson Meals on Wheels
1,500 children – Personal Safety Awareness, Horizons Mental Health Center
700 people – Mental Health Prevention, Education & Outreach, Horizons Mental Health Center
1,700 youth – Suicide Prevention Coalition, Rise Up Reno
Hundreds of students & families – Prevention Programming, Rise Up Reno Prevention Network
💰 Financial Security Programs113 individuals – Circles Reno County, Circles Reno County
60 homeowners – Homeowner Repair & Rehabilitation, Interfaith Housing
10 individuals – Jean’s House, BrightHouse
25 households – Kansas Individual Development Account Program, Interfaith Housing
10 young adults – The LightHouse Program, Interfaith Housing
25 individuals – Take Control Financial Wellness, Interfaith Housing
52 families – General Legal Services, Kansas Legal Services
3,800 tax returns – Federal, State & Homestead returns through the VITA Tax Assistance Program, The Volunteer Center
🏘️ Community Resiliency Programs250 individuals – Noel Lodge Daytime Shelter, Noel Lodge
250 individuals – Noel Lodge Nighttime Emergency Shelter, Noel Lodge
475 individuals – Emergency Assistance, The Salvation Army
1,100 volunteers placed – RSVP/Volunteer Action Corps, The Volunteer Center
600 survivors – Victim Advocacy & Emergency Shelter, BrightHouse