United Way of Harvey and Marion Counties

09/14/2026

Let's talk about housing in Harvey County.

Where we live shapes everything else, whether a young family can settle down, whether an employer can find workers who can actually afford to live nearby, whether our towns can keep growing in the years ahead.

This report digs into exactly that. It looks at what's available, what it costs, where the gaps are, and what opportunities exist to close them, giving Harvey County a clearer picture of where things stand right now.

This isn't a call to action just yet. It's a starting point: information residents, landlords, employers, developers, and community leaders can all use to have better conversations about what's next.

Take a look for yourself:https://www.harveycounty.gov/media/Food%20and%20Farm%20Council/Page%20Documents/Housing%20Report/Housing%20Assessment%20Report_02_02_26%20FINAL_PDF.pdf

09/12/2026

This week, we partnered with Healthy Harvey Coalition and Prairie View for Chalk It Out, and we couldn't think of a better way to wrap it up than with Newton, KS Police Department and Harvey County Sheriff's Office joining in. Our first responders picked up chalk to write messages of hope and encouragement outside the Law Enforcement Center.

First responders carry a lot, often while making sure everyone else is okay first. Reminding them that support goes both ways is part of why this partnership mattered to us this week.

Our local law enforcement also helped spread the word about the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline - because reaching out for help should never come with judgment, only support. Call, text, or chat 988, 24/7.

Thank you to Newton PD, Harvey County Sheriff's Office and Newton, KS City Government for taking part in Chalk It Out and helping remind our community: United is the Way.

09/11/2026

WE'RE HIRING: Program Coordinator, Early Childhood Initiatives

Ask almost any working parent in Harvey County what's keeping them up at night and childcare will come up fast. It shapes whether families can take a job, whether employers can fill shifts, and whether kids start school ready to learn.

United Way of Harvey and Marion Counties is looking for someone to help us do something about it.

In this role, you'll:
📋 Coordinate the Harvey County Child Care Task Force, bringing together providers, schools, employers, and local government
📚 Run the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Harvey County, getting free books into the hands of young kids
📊 Track childcare supply, demand, and gaps so our community can make smart decisions
🤝 Represent United Way at community events and support advocacy for childcare access and affordability

You'd be a great fit if you're organized, follow through, and know how to get people with different priorities pulling in the same direction. A background in early childhood, social work, nonprofit work, or community engagement helps (1 to 3 years of experience).

The details:
📍 On-site in Newton, KS
⏰ Part-time, about 30 hours/week, with a flexible schedule
💵 $17.50 to $20.00/hour, depending on experience
✨ Paid holidays and professional development

To apply, send your resume and a cover letter to [email protected]. Full job description in the comments.

Know someone who'd be perfect for this? Tag them or share this post. 💙

09/10/2026

United Way of Harvey and Marion Counties has been awarded a $50,000 Kansas Community Su***de Prevention Grant to launch Bridging the Gap, a project that trains the people communities already turn to first: library staff, faith leaders, teachers, first responders, and social service workers. The project is being carried out alongside the Healthy Harvey Coalition and partners across both counties.

Harvey County has one mental health provider for every 206 residents. In Marion County, that ratio is 1,299 to 1. This grant puts su***de prevention training and 988 resources directly into the places people are already asking for help.

Read more: https://uwhmc.blog/2026/09/01/united-way-and-healthy-harvey-coalition-receive-50000-kdads-su***de-prevention-grant/

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, free and available 24/7.

09/09/2026

The Newton, KS City Government has officially proclaimed September as Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, recognizing the partnership between United Way of Harvey and Marion Counties and Healthy Harvey Coalition to bring lifesaving education and awareness to our community.

This proclamation supports the work funded through the Bridging the Gap grant from the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS), which is powering QPR training and public awareness efforts throughout September.

Su***de is preventable, and everyone has a role to play. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available 24/7 by calling or texting 988, the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

Together, we can make sure no one in Harvey and Marion Counties faces a crisis alone.

09/08/2026

Today is 988 Day, and we're honored to be partnering with Prairie View, and Healthy Harvey Coalition to spread messages of hope through Chalk It Out.

The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential support 24/7, for people experiencing a mental health crisis, suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or concern for someone else.

Check out this chalk art from Prairie View's Access/Crisis/Admissions Hall, a beautiful reminder that help is just three digits away.

Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org.

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Today is 988 Day. The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential support 24/7 for people experiencing a mental health crisis, suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or concern for someone else.

In honor of 988 Day, check out this awesome chalk artwork in our Access/Crisis/Admissions Hall!

Thank you to our community partners, United Way of Harvey and Marion Counties and Marion Counties and Healthy Harvey Coalition, for joining us in spreading messages of hope and support throughout our communities.

Want to participate? Put a picture in the comments of your uplifting chalk art!

Stay tuned for more chalk art and messages of hope from our amazing Chalk It Out participants!


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09/04/2026

In observance of Labor Day, our office and Resource Navigation will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026, and we'll be back Tuesday, September 8, to continue serving Harvey and Marion Counties. Have a safe and restful holiday!

09/03/2026

September is Hunger Action Month.

Every month, Resource Navigation program connects neighbors across Harvey and Marion Counties to food when they need it, no judgment, no runaround, just a path forward. This work is made possible in part through our program partners, NMC Health and the Newton Public Library

Hunger doesn't always look the way you'd expect. It's a senior stretching a fixed income. A parent making sure their kids eat first. A neighbor who's never had to ask for help before. That's exactly why we're here: to meet people where they are and connect them to what they need.

This month, we're asking our community to notice, to speak up, and to show up for one another.

Learn more about Resource Navigation: https://www.uwhmc.org/resource-navigation

09/01/2026

We're proud to partner with Prairie View and Healthy Harvey Coalition for Chalk It Out, September 7-11!

Su***de Prevention Month is about more than awareness, it's about action. This week, we're inviting businesses, organizations, and community members across Harvey and Marion Counties to fill our sidewalks with messages of hope, encouragement, and support.

Want to participate? Contact Brad at [email protected] to sign up. Free chalk is available for participating organizations that need it.

Share your creations and tag us so we can spread these messages of hope throughout our community.

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Prairie View is excited to partner with United Way of Harvey and Marion Counties and Healthy Harvey Coalition for Chalk It Out, September 7-11!

Together, we're encouraging businesses, organizations and community members to fill sidewalks throughout our communities with messages of hope, encouragement and support during Su***de Prevention Month.

Want to participate? Contact Brad at [email protected] to sign up. Prairie View has free chalk available for participating organizations that need it!

During Chalk It Out week, we encourage participants to share photos of their creations and tag Prairie View, United Way of Harvey and Marion Counties, and Healthy Harvey Coalition so we can help share these messages throughout the community.

United Way of Harvey and Marion Counties Healthy Harvey Coalition

We'll be sharing more information about Chalk It Out tomorrow!

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