Wichita Nonprofits and Charities

Great supporter of children in the community. They help with clothing and scholarships and mentors. Most of the funds are raised in the ALW Thrift Shop that is operated by the volunteers.

I want to shine a light on the Andeel Teacher Literacy Institute, which falls under the Phillips Fundamental Learning Center umbrella. The goal of ATLI is to give public & private school teachers, moms & dads, grandparents & homeschool parents the tools to help people of any age learn how to read. They offer many different classes, which I have personally attended. The learned skills are able to be put into practice immediately with students. One of the things I love the most that they offer is an ongoing mentor/mentee relationship, pairing up anyone who takes our training with a mentor, so any questions that might come up after the initial training are able to be answered right away, and the work of teaching students to read can continue without missing a beat. Any of the classes offered through ATLI teach skills that can greatly benefit struggling readers inside as well as outside of the classroom, and I highly recommend the training they offer.

As a former leader at this Nonprofit, I saw firsthand the effect that this organization has on the community. Helping the most underserved population with lifesaving prescription medications and eyeglasses. The staff serves with empathy and kindness. They take the time to listen and really assist with individual needs. I was sad to have to move away and leave this organization but am happy to have watched from afar to find that they are even better today than they were when I served with them So proud to have been a part. All my best for continued success in it's 87 years!

I am a volunteer at Freedom Hooves and spend part of a day a week side walking, leading and grooming horses and whatever else is needed. The staff, paid employees and volunteers are very attentive to the horses, the riders and the families of the riders. Everyone is well trained or mentored until they are well trained for the tasks. Because this therapy involves horses, I have observed there is a great deal of attention paid to the safety of all the participants. I have observed that the horses are well cared for and attended to. Everyone is sensitive to the need of the riders and I have seen riders set goals and attain them.The staff and volunteers I have worked with are dependable, positive people who you can tell enjoy working with the riders and families. It is a fun environment and very rewarding.

I am a former Medical Assistant of GraceMed. The work environment for MAs was toxic/hostile and MAs would even choose to not do paperwork out of laziness, even if it detremented patients. I was one of the only MAs there that I felt even cared about the patients. You may also encounter racism/sexism or anti-military sentiment depending on which clinic you step into.

Long history with conservation practice. Expertise in land management. Board comprised of legal, financial, and wildlife specialty memberships.

Thanks for supporting Chrissy Teigen Teach Your Child To Cook and Fun at Emporia State University at Lulu bookstore. I write stories to uplift and encourage children and teens dealing with autism and addiction. Thanks for donations to PayPal.me/CandyMichelleJohnson

I'm giving them no stars me and my son stayed there and tryed to get in one of there programs my son was denied and they haven't even talked or contacted me not to mention them saying we had one day leftthen they changed it it to I had one day left and my son had no days left then changed it again to we had no days left then they rushed us out of the building why would they do that to us now we're out in the heat and no shelter to get in I say unprofessional . Or descriment

I was working with the KHS and Wichita Shelter Cats Needing Immediate Help to get a small black cat that was 4 months old. I am in Chicago and I needed their assistance in order to get the kitty. Unfortunately the employee and volunteer that worked and belonged to these organizations were not able to be responsible. The Kitty was euthanized one and one half hours before I was able to secure his life because the employee and volunteer did not take the few minutes they needed to take to secure his life. This kitty was a healthy 4 month old kitty waiting for adoption who lost his life because these two woman did not take their responsibility seriously.

My experience there was horrible. Instead of understanding that I have recently been told I can no longer work the person felt it appropriate to humiliate,belittle and shame me for it. I was so upset when I left there, if that is how they act then I will never seek help from them again.

We were diagnosed with our son about a year ago at the age of 3. We have tremendous support on how to work with him. <br><br>They have given us the tools that we need so we can then teach him; and he has grown so much from everything they've done. From teaching him how to handle difficult situations to his outbursts to helping him learn how interact "properly" with people (looking at someone-even if it's just a glance-when they are talking to you, learning how to calm down, and other social situations). From making picture books of him doing daily activities, like getting dressed or brushing teeth, to learning how to compare and contrast thing and think for himself-not just be a "yes" man. <br><br>We worried at the beginning of the year about him going into Kindergarten, but with all the help and support we have received he is more than ready for Kindergarten and I am so blessed to have the people at Heartspring for support!

Lifeline Animal Placement and Protection (LAPP) <br><br>I run Wichita Area Lost and Found pets on Facebook, WALFP goes to many site during the day to find the owner of lost pets that have been posted on various site or that are at the Wichita Animal Shelter, to re-unite them with their family and keep them safe, many of the pets that are at the Wichita Animal Shelter the owners are never found, and those pets can either go to a rescue or are put to sleep, Pat who runs LAPP tries to save as many as possible with her small rescue, for the past several years she has had a Black Tie Fundraiser in Oct to raise money for the rescue, I post this event daily on Wichita Area Lost and Found Pets to get as many people to the fundraiser as possible, to help raise money for the rescue so she can continue to pull dogs and cats that the owners never came to get from the shelter, for my 50 birthday I posted that instead of presents I wanted dog and cat food so I could donate it to Lifeline Animal Placement and Protection, it was the best feeling to be able to take a trunk full of food to feed animal, it was the best birthday present, I have adopted 2 dogs from LAPP and I love this rescue and will continue to support them in everything they do, they are a caring loving group that tries to save as many as they can and get them wonderful fur-ever homes<br>http://lifelineanimalplacement.org/

Thankfulness for a changed life, from being used and abused to being loved and valued, inspires me to give back. <br><br>After growing up in foster care, in 19 different foster homes to be exact, I started looking for the love that I was missing. I wanted someone to love me and I would do anything to get it. This need led me into the arms of the wrong man. Everything was so perfect; he built me up and made me feel beautiful and special, AND loved. But when I found out I was pregnant he became real abusive in every way possible. <br><br>The State of Kansas enrolled me into high school completion classes at Youth for Christ-Wichita in 2010. The longer I attended classes, the closer I got to the staff there. I built a bond with them that was strong enough for me to know that I could trust going to them for anything. The YFC Parent Life Director, Pam, always knew when there was something wrong with me, but I was trying to hide the abuse as much as I could. Then the &lsquo;love of my life&rsquo; told me I had to go out and use my body to make money. A 9 to 5 job wasn&rsquo;t good enough, he wanted that fast money. I made several attempts to leave him, but he had cut me off from everyone so I thought I had to stay. <br><br>When our son was 9 months old the abuse moved to him. The day I had to see my son with bruises and cuts all over his face was my last straw. I couldn&rsquo;t let my son go through what I did. So, with no money or belongings, I took my son and left. I had an old &ldquo;trick&rdquo; get me a motel room where I called Pam and told her everything. That morning the YFC Parent Life staff picked us up, took us to eat, and found us a place to live with another YFC couple, Chuck & Janis. <br><br>The hope, encouragement, and help I received through Youth for Christ-Wichita turned my life around. I completed my high school education and began attending church. I began to see my value through Jesus and accepted Him as my Savior. The choices I make in my life now are based on what God wants me to do not what someone else or the world says.<br><br>This past February I began giving back by becoming a volunteer with the ministry that helped me so much. YFC&rsquo;s slogan is &ldquo;Give Life to Your Story&rdquo;. Sharing my story the first time was hard and brought me to tears, but it is so rewarding to know my story can help other young moms see their lives change for the better too! You can learn more about this wonderful organization at http://yfcwichita.org/.

My therapist, Sharon, is awesome! She helped me deal with the loss of a grandchild. Managerially, the agency's clinical director wouldn't negotiate with the previous psychiatrist, Dr. Wallace, on his salary so Doc left. HUGE loss to the Winfield community! Earlier this year I needed a refill of one of my prescriptions and was told the agency's computer system would be down for several days as the clinical director had allowed the subscription to the medical records program to lapse. What is up with this guy???? Hope there were no hospitalizations where someone really needed a doctor to have his or her records. Other than managerial matters, I HIGHLY recommend this agency, at least the Winfield branch!

WASAC is an amazing organization that helps those in Wichita who've been victims of sexual assault. They have a 24-hour hotline, advocates (who helps victims from the beginning of a rape exam through trial and beyond), educational program (which goes to schools and businesses to inform about what classifies as sexual assault and how to prevent it), and classes/meetings for survivors. <br> <br>I was introduced to this organization when a speaker came into my college classroom. As a survivor of childhood rape I can't say enough good things about how beneficial this program is to victims and families of victims in our community as well as survivors from other areas!

The Kansas African American Museum is a repository of Wichita and Kansas history. It is also a site that delivers information about this history and the local heroes who have made it. Annually the museum honors Trailblazers and Torchbearers, people of various races who have contributed to the struggle for freedom and equal opportunity for all in this country. Its exhibits, its programs for adults--like the geneology classes and Senior Wednesday speakers, its programs every Saturday for families 2-4 pm, and its summer programs for middle school children are exemplary. The staff is creative and amazingly productive, and the museum is off to a great new start under Mark McCormick's diligent and innovative leadership. The board is fully engaged in supporting the museum and is composed of leaders in Wichita's business, nonprofit and academic communities. I am honored to be part of this board as of fall 2013 and grateful for the opportunity to serve with them an organization that I believe is strengthening our city and its families, its seniors, and its ability to know and preserve its past.

The Kansas Food Bank is an amazing non-profit organization that serves 85 counties in Kansas. Providing food to several hunger care partnering agencies, they reach children, adults & seniors who are experiencing food insecurity. Their outreach is amazing, the staff/board is ethical, honest & their mission is being met, as they are focused on positive outcomes. I would recommend this agency to anyone looking to make a donation or do volunteer work. Remember, we all experience hunger, however not everyone has the means to put food on the table, hence the Kansas Food Bank provides support.

WAM serves as an art historical beacon in the Wichita area. The other closest museums are three hours away in Kansas City. They offer a multitude of educational programming as well as bring interesting exhibitions to the Wichita area.

Rainbows is a wonderful organization that helped my son with multiple disabilities. They have teachers, PT's, OT's, social workers, a nurse and helped us tremendously! I highly recommend them as the best place to receive services in all of Wichita!.

I've been involved many years with MTYP, as a participant, a volunteer, and an employee. In all aspects, the program played a vital role in teaching me important life lessons, preparing me for the future, and supporting me when most needed. I don't think I can look back at my life and see anything that MTYP has not touched. Its shows are always professional quality, but still an educational and fun environment for the students; and by choosing to perform a rich variety of shows, the messages are always moving. The one drawback is that word has not spread farther.

If you are looking for a small non-profit organization to support via prayer, financial or physically this is a definitely one that is hands-on and growing. If you are looking for a mission trip opportunity stateside please contact these people. They have opportunities for individuals or groups. This organization believes in teaching the Native Americans in their home environment. They don't give hand outs then give a hand up. Our family has done numerous summer mission trips with them doing various building projects, home ministries and family VBS. Every time we all come having received far more than we gave. Our children would like to move out there and live ... and if the Lord leads, we'd be honored too!