Engage and Learn with United Way of Kaw Valley
We have some great upcoming events that just couldn't wait until our next newsletter, including our MLK Day of Service seminar. Get all the details on our half-day seminar for nonprofit staff and volunteers, two screenings of an award-winning documentary, and our winter session of Board Leadership Training. The documentary screenings, to be held in Lawrence and Eudora as part of Douglas County Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) work, will also include panel discussions and a local data walk.
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Room Enough To Care:
A Trauma-Informed Approach to Providing Social Services
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
9 am – 1 pm; Cost: $35
Harvesters Building, Lawrence
Information and registration: https://www.uwkawvalley.org/mlk-day-seminar
Guaranteed Income Documentary Screenings and Community Conversations
Lawrence - Tuesday, Jan. 28, 5:30-8 p.m. at the Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vermont St., Lawrence. (Refreshments available)
Eudora - Wednesday, Feb. 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Eudora High School auditorium, 2203 Church St., Eudora. (Refreshments and childcare available)
United Way of Kaw Valley and the other members of the Douglas County Community Health Plan’s Anti-Poverty work group invite community members to watch the award-winning documentary, “It’s Basic,” which looks at pilot programs that test the effects of giving people an extra $500 to $1,000 monthly with no strings attached.
The events are open to the public at no cost. Refreshments will be available. Free child care will be offered at the event in Eudora.
Board Leadership Training
February 6 & 13, 2025
8 am – 12:30 pm
Washburn University, Topeka
Cost: $75, scholarships available
Information and registration: https://www.uwkawvalley.org/board-leadership-training