United Way announces $900,000 to fund programs in county
United Way of Reno County announced $900,000 in funding for 38 programs operated by 22 organizations on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Among the recipients were, front row (from left): Sarah Hayworth with Circles Reno County, Heather Nelson with Hadley Day Care, Shara Gonzalez with New Beginnings, Candace Bridgess with Kansas Legal Services, and Jane Holzrichter with Horizons Mental Health Center. Middle row: Beth Carlton with Child Care Links, Clint Nelson with Interfaith Housing & Community Services, Val Shober with the Early Education Center, Jen Ashcraft with Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland, Sue Wray with BrightHouse, Shelly Chinberg with Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters, Eva Patterson with Kansas Children’s Service League, and Molly Tulley with CPRF. Back row: Anette Roberson with USD 308, Lisa Orrison with Rise Up Reno, Leah Chandler with the Volunteer Center, Paul James with the Salvation Army, and Lance Patterson with Boys and Girls Club. CREDIT ADAM STEWART/THE HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE
