United Way of Harvey and Marion Counties

06/18/2026

Our offices will be closed Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Resource Navigation services will resume Monday, June 23.

While our doors are closed, we encourage our community to take time to recognize the day - whether that's through local events, time with family, or simply pausing to acknowledge its significance.

We'll see you back on Monday.

06/17/2026

We’re excited to get started on this work.

The Kansas Healthy Food Initiative team is excited to announce the recipients of our third round of Predevelopment Technical Assistance Grants! Congratulations to the following:
⭐ Grass Roots Institute (Atwood)
⭐ Kanbe's Markets (Wichita)
⭐ Sheridan County Community Foundation (Northwest Kansas)
⭐ Stafford County Economic Development, Inc. (Macksville)
⭐ United Way of Harvey and Marion Counties (Hesston)

You can learn more about the grant recipients here: https://kansashealthyfood.org/programdetails/assistance/2026-predevelopment-ta-grant-recipients.html

Our fourth round of this grant program will open in August 2026 with a deadline of September 25, 2026.

This financial assistance is geared toward projects that are still in early concept or predevelopment stages and are not yet ready for full implementation. Project activities include but are not limited to: market or feasibility research, architectural design assistance or site planning, community assessments and engagement, business planning, legal counsel, etc.

06/17/2026

We are grateful for local support for our Tools for Schools initiative. Thank you, Newton Et Cetera Shop!

06/15/2026

Proud to partner with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas.
This year, BCBS Kansas employees donated nearly 400 volunteer hours, packed close to 50,000 meals for local organizations, and raised over $123,000 for communities across Kansas-including right here in Harvey and Marion Counties.

This is what corporate partnership looks like in action. Thank you, BCBS of Kansas, for showing up for our neighbors.

We’re proud to share the impact of this year’s employee United Way campaign 💙 Thanks to the generosity of our employees, we donated nearly 400 volunteer hours across a variety of projects, including packing nearly 50,000 meals for local organizations, and raised over $123,000 for communities across Kansas.

We’re so grateful to our United Way partners for bringing this campaign to life and helping our employees see the real impact of their giving. Together, we’re making a difference where it matters most, right here in our community. 🌻

06/13/2026

Open Streets is in full swing! 🎨 Face painting, baby goats, food trucks, and bikes — all happening on the closed streets right now until 2pm. Come find us!

Healthy Harvey Coalition Newton, KS City Government

06/13/2026

We are getting set up for Newton Open Streets! We’ll see you at 11a!

06/05/2026

1,064 kids.

That's how many children across Harvey County get a free book in the mail every month through the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.

From birth to age 5, every enrolled child gets a book with their name on it, building a love of reading before they ever start school.

Want to add to that number? $26 gives one child a full year of books.

Got a little one under 5? They're eligible. Learn more here: https://www.uwhmc.org/dolly-parton-s-imagination-library

06/05/2026

Harvey County adults 60 and older-coupon booklets for the Kansas Farmers Market Nutrition Program are available today!

Booklets are free to Harvey County residents who meet income guidelines and can be used for fresh fruits, vegetables, cut herbs, and honey at local farmers markets.

Distribution is today, June 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Department on Aging’s new location: 215 S. Pine St., Newton-1st Floor Community Room. First come, first served.

Note: The process looks a little different this year due to state reporting changes. Staff will walk you through each step-your card will be activated before you leave.

Questions? Call 316-284-6800

🫑 The Harvey County Department on Aging will be helping provide coupon booklets for the Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program on June 5! These booklets are made available to Harvey County residents 60 and older who meet income guidelines, providing access to fresh, nutritious fruits and veggies. 🍋

🍅 Please make sure to note that this year's distribution event will be held at the Department on Aging's new office location, 215 S. Pine St. in Newton. Booklets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis on June 5 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

🥕 The process will look a little different than in years past due to State reporting changes. Please be patient, and we'll work through all the steps of the card activation together. The card will be ready to go when you leave!

06/04/2026

Who's ready for Newton Open Streets?! 🎉

Saturday, June 13 from 11 AM to 2 PM, we're closing Oak Street (6th to 7th) and turning it into a car-free celebration packed with food, fitness, family fun, and so much more.

🍴 A full food court with local vendors
🤖 Family fun for all ages, from RaileRobotics Team 935 to the Newton Fire/EMS inflatable simulation
🚲 Get moving with the Newton YMCA, Purely Moore Fitness, and free bike valet thanks to Walk & Roll Harvey

🤝 Community booths and connections all along the route
Whether you're walking, biking, or rolling through, there's something for everyone. Bring your friends, your family, and your good vibes. We'll see you on Oak Street!
📍 Oak Street, 6th to 7th · Saturday, June 13 · 11 AM–2 PM

Tag a friend you're bringing! 👇

Healthy Harvey Coalition Newton, KS City GovernmentHarvey County Health Department