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Organizations - Arts

Organizations which support the arts.

Wichita: Supporting the Arts Wichita has the finest arts community around. These supporters and endorsers agree. Together we are spreading the word!

Organizations - Food

Organizations which provide food to the hungry.

	Kansas Foodbank Warehouse Inc. The Kansas Food Bank collects and distributes food for those in need in 86 Kansas counties. KFB is a non-profit, privately supported and volunteer driven organization that provides supplementary food to those men, women, and children without enough to eat.
	The Lord's Diner Responding to Christ’s call to feed the hungry, The Lord’s Diner, a not-for-profit soup kitchen operated by the community, for the community, and sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of Wichita, will provide an evening meal seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Organizations - Homeless

Organizations which provide support to the homeless.

Inter-Faith Inn The Inter-Faith Inn, opened in 1985, is a 24-hour full-service facility, providing shelter, meals, clothing, access to free health care, job counseling, transportation, and other basic living essentials for a population of homeless men, women, and families with children.

Organizations - Housing

Organizations which provide a place to live.

Mennonite Housing Mennonite Housing Rehabilitation Services, Inc., is for people who can not obtain home repair or decent housing in any other way. For over 25 years, our organization has been providing affordable housing options for the low-income and elderly residents of Wichita, Kansas. During its history, Mennonite Housing has built hundreds of new houses and repaired thousands of older homes.

Wichita Habitat for Humanity Inc. Wichita Habitat For Humanity is becoming an efficient and effective organization specifically designed to accomplish the elimination of inadequate housing in Wichita and Sedgwick County. Realizing that we cannot do it alone, we will partner with others desiring the betterment of the community through the improvement of housing and the strengthening of community spirit.

Organizations - People With Disabilities

Organizations which provide support to people with disabilities.

	Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation Inc. CPRF serves people with disabilities throughout the country, ranging in age from newborns to over 65. While 40 percent of the persons served by CPFR have cerebral palsy, they also serve clients with disabilities such as spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, mental retardation, head injuries, spinal cord injuries, back injuries, hearing impairment and stroke.
	Families Together, Inc. Families Together is a statewide non-profit organization serving families in Kansas which include a son or daughter with a disability.
	Goodwill Industries Easter Seal Society of KS, Inc. Our Mission is to provide education, training, and employment... for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Goodwill Industries Easter Seals of Kansas' programs strive to improve the quality of life for people of all ages, regardless of disability.
	Kansas Elks Training Center for the Handicapped (KETCH) Our mission: To promote independence for persons with disabilities through innovative learning experiences that support individuals' choices for working, living and playing in their community.
	Kansas Special Olympics Special Olympics is an international year-round program of sports training, education and athletic competition for more than one million children and adults with mental retardation.
	Mortgage Loan > Housing & Mortgages for People With Disabilities This guide is for persons living with a disability and in need of useful information and assistance in buying a home. The guide also turns to you who have a family-member, friend or other relation with a disability and want to learn more about homeownership.

Organizations - People Affected by Disease & Illness

Organizations which provide support to people affected by disease and illness.

	ALSA-Midwest Keith Worthington Chapter From support groups to educational seminars to equipment loans to fund raising events, we are a service provider, resource, and advocate for people affected by this disease.
	Leukemia Society of America Inc. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is dedicated to finding cures for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and to improving the quality of life of patients and their families. We strive to acceleratre our mission through a variety of programs, including research, patient aid, public health education, advocacy and community service.
	LIFE Project The LIFE project is a collaborative effort whose mission is to help all Kansans with advanced chronic and terminal illnesses live with dignity comfort and peace. The project is a coalition of many organizations working together to improve end-of-life care.
	Muscular Dystrophy Association The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a voluntary health agency - a dedicated partnership between scientists and concerned citizens aimed at conquering neuromuscular diseases that affect more than a million Americans.
	SIDS Network Of Kansas, Inc. The mission of the SIDS Network Of Kansas is to serve those who are or may be touched by the tragedy of SIDS by providing supportive services for all those affected, community awareness, professional development and support for medical research efforts.

Organizations - Poor & Needy

Organizations which provide support to the poor and needy.

	Inter-Faith Ministries Inter-Faith Ministries facilitates interreligious dialogue and provides social services in the Wichita, Kansas area. Inter-Faith Ministries has over 118 years of experience in bringing diverse faith-based congregations together in a unified effort to serve the community.
	The Salvation Army Offers 13 programs serving children, youth, families, the troubled and the elderly. Federally supplied commodities are distributed monthly, while warm coats and blankets are distributed in January to low-income families.
	United Methodist Open Door United Methodist Open Door began in 1967 as United Methodist Urban Ministry of Wichita, Inc. by a group of Methodist clergy and laity who felt that the church should be more responsive to the advocacy needs of our society. In 1981, as the country entered a severe economic crisis and deep cuts were made in many social programs, United Methodist Ministry became more involved in direct service to the members of the community. In 2007, the agency changed its name to United Methodist Open Door to better reflect its purpose and mission.

Organizations - Senior Citizens

See Senior Citizens.

Organizations - Social & Cultural

Organizations which provide social and cultural interaction.

	Biker-Brothers Biker-Brothers organization was not formed to distinguish motorcycles of any make or model. It was formed to distinguish the person riding the motorcycle. Both men and women firefighters, as well as, their relatives and close friends are welcome in the Biker-Brothers organization. Motorcycle ownership is not even a requirement.
	Deutsche in Kansas An internet discussion group for Kansans who are interested in anything German. This group discussion uses the German language only.
	Tanzania Association of Wichita Site listing all things related to Tanzania.
	Vietnamese Student Association - WSU Welcome to the website of VSA at Wichita State University. This is a non-profit organization, established to support the student body in promoting all distintive aspects of the Vietnamese culture.

Organizations - Victims

Organizations which provide support to victims of crimes.

	DUI Victim Center of Kansas The DUI Victim Center of Kansas is now the only comprehensive program in the Wichita, Sedgwick County area, with expanding programs throughout the state, providing services to victims of DUI crimes.
	Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center The Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center (WASAC) offers crisis intervention, support, information and referrals. Direct services to victims and their family and friends are free and confidential. WASAC is a non-reporting agency except in the case of offenders and minors.

Organizations - Volunteerism

Organizations which provide volunteer opportunities.

United Way of the Plains Find the right volunteer opportunity for you. We match your interests and talents with the needs of more than 150 nonprofit organizations in south central Kansas - including agencies not receiving United Way funding.

Organizations - Women

Organizations for women only.

Junior League of Wichita, Inc. The Junior League of Wichita is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

Organizations - Youth

Organizations focused on youth.

	Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Sedgwick County Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sedgwick County is the largest mentoring organization of its kind in the nation. Since 1978, BBBS of Sedgwick County has served thousands of youth in the community.
	Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Kansas Mission of the BOYS & GIRLS CLUB'S of America - To inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.
	Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County The Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County is founded on the belief that no single agency or professional alone can serve and treat child abuse - a multidisciplinary team response is necessary.
	Child Start (formerly Child Care Association) Welcome to Child Start, home of Early Head Start, Head Start, Child Care Resource & Referral and the Child and Adult Care Food Program. If you are new to our site you will find lots of information and resources whether you are a parent, child care provider or a community member.
	Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) of Sedgwick County CASA provides trained, professionally supervised volunteers who advocate on behalf of abused and neglected who are under the jurisdiction of the Sedgwick County Juvenile Court System.
	Girl Scouts of the Golden Plains Council The Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland, Inc. serves more than 16,000 girls in 80 Kansas counties. Girl Scouting offers programs designed to both reflect today's issues and help girls prepare for tomorrow. Girls have fun, develop skills, make new friends and learn through community service to take responsibility for their role in their community.
	Hope Street Youth Development Hope Street Youth Development is a youth development program for young people in our predominantly African-American neighborhood. It is designed to empower them with leadership skills that will impact their educational, career and life choices.
	Junior Achievement of Wichita At JA Wichita we are the passionate people behind a movement that seeks to educate and inspire young people to value free enterprise, business and economics to improve the quality of their lives. JA Wichita was founded in 1957 by business leaders with a vision. In the past 50 years, JA has served over 200,000 children in a wide variety of ways.
	Kansas Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (KACCRRA) Kansas Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies is a statewide network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (R & R's) covering all of the 105 counties in Kansas. KACCRRA is funded by Kansas Social and Rehabilitative Services (SRS). There are fifteen Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies in the state of Kansas.
	Kansas Children's Service League No one knows kids better than the Kansas Children’s Service League. For more than 100 years, we’ve provided a continuum of programs and services, advocated for children, and collaborated with public and private agencies to impact the lives of more than 40,000 children and families each year.
	Make-A-Wish Foundation of Kansas, Inc. Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Kansas is dedicated to fulfilling the single favorite wish of Kansas children ages 2 1/2 to 18 who suffer from life-threatening illnesses.
	Quivira Council #198, Boy Scouts of America Serving the male youth of Wichita and in 30 counties of southcentral and southeast Kansas.
	Rainbows United Rainbows United works from five locations throughout the city, serving children, their siblings, and their parents with physical and occupational therapies, speech and language therapy, respite care, nursery services, center-based preschool, medical services, child care and transportation.
	Ronald McDonald House Ronald McDonald House Charities of Wichita, Inc provides safe, affordable, temporary lodging, amenities and emotional support for chronically ill, critically ill or injured children, and their families, who are receiving treatment in Wichita, Kansas. Two Houses and a Family Room assist approximately 1,500 children and their families every year.
	Wichita's Promise Youth Council WPYC is a group of teens from Wichita and the surrounding areas that work to make things better for the youth of Sedgwick County. WPYC does this by making sure the youth voice is heard in the community and by giving youth a chance to take action on community issues through rallies, retreats, and other youth-led activities.
	Wichita Child Guidance Center The mission of the Wichita Child Guidance Center is to improve the quality of life for children, adolescents and families through the provision of comprehensive community mental health services, in collaboration with other caregivers in Sedgwick County.
	Wichita Children's Home The Wichita Children's Home has served the needs of the community's children for over 100 years, first as an orphanage, and today, as a temporary, emergency shelter for children in crisis.
	Wichita Toys For Tots The primary goal of Toys for Tots is to deliver, through a shiny new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to needy youngsters that will motivate them to grow into responsible, productive, patriotic citizens and community leaders.

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