Salina Area United Way Announces 5th Annual Mistletoe Melodies – Ugly Christmas Sweater Edition

Thank you, Equity Bank, for your generous donation of desks and office furniture! Your support has made a huge difference as we set up our new office space. We are grateful for community partners like you who help us continue our work and strengthen our mission.

The Salina Area United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program wrapped up another successful season, preparing 830 tax returns for local individuals and families — all at no cost to the clients.

The Salina Area United Way is excited to announce that we are moving to a new location at 328 N Ohio, where we will be sharing a space with Miracle Ear.

Office Operations During Transition

Salina Area United Way successfully hosted Reality U at Salina South and Salina Central High Schools, providing 350 sophomores with a hands-on financial literacy experience. Over the course of two days, students engaged in a real-world simulation that challenged them to budget and make financial decisions based on their assigned life scenarios at age 26.

Reality U is a program created by The Pando Initiative and brought to local schools through the efforts of Salina Area United Way.

Salina Area United Way Announces Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program for Salina Area Residents

The Salina Area United Way is excited to announce the return of its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, providing free tax preparation services for qualifying individuals and families. Intake for the program will open on Monday, February 3, 2025, and run through Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

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Mistletoe Melodies: A Resounding Success Thanks to Our Community and Sponsors

Salina Area United Way Launches United Volunteers: A New Hub for Community Service Opportunities

The Salina Area United Way is excited to announce the launch of United Volunteers, a new platform connecting community members with volunteer opportunities throughout the area. Previously the region’s main resource for volunteerism, Salina Area United Way saw the need to adapt its approach to meet the changing landscape of community service, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic.