UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL KANSAS ADVANCES COMMUNITY CONNECTION, EDUCATION, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY THROUGH A RANGE OF TARGETED INITIATIVES. THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY TO INSPIRE A LOVE OF READING BY PROVIDING FREE, HIGH-QUALITY BOOKS TO CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE FIVE. THE LAUNDRY LOVE PROGRAM WASHES THE CLOTHES AND BEDDING OF LOW/NO-INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS. OTHER INITIATIVES INCLUDE BOX OF LOVE, WHICH PROVIDES VALENTINE'S DAY CARE PACKAGES TO HOMEBOUND SENIORS TO PROMOTE INCLUSION AND WELL-BEING; STUFF THE BUS, AN ANNUAL SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE; REALITY U, WHICH EQUIPS HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WITH ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS IN AREAS SUCH AS BUDGETING, EMPLOYMENT READINESS, AND PERSONAL WELLNESS; AND AUTO CARE ACCESS, WHICH ASSISTS HOUSEHOLDS IN MAINTAINING RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION.
