Giving back to the community is an integral part of Lowe’s culture. Through charitable donations, volunteerism, and partnerships with nonprofits, Lowe’s is dedicated to making their community a better place for all. In Wichita, Lowe’s stores join forces to maximize their impact on the community—from refreshing flower beds at Century II to volunteering at […]
READ MORERaising children is no easy task, especially when you’re a single mom struggling with housing insecurities. Kelly, a single mom with two children, found herself without a home after leaving an abusive relationship. After spending more than 30 hours on a bus, Kelly and her children arrived in Wichita without a place to […]
READ MOREWhy do you volunteer at HumanKind? Longtime volunteer Kelsey Beckman, sums it up in 5 words, “I can make a difference.” For years, Kelsey has donated her time and resources to HumanKind and her simple acts of kindness have generated incredible outcomes for our clients. Kelsey first got involved with HumanKind when […]
READ MORECollaboration. Collaboration is at the heart of our work, at HumanKind—one of four core values it is a critical piece of our success. We know that organizations that join forces are capable of anything. Collaboration is also at the heart of ICT Food Rescue–a local agency that rescues surplus food from restaurants, grocers, […]
READ MOREWho is your hero? At HumanKind, we work with hundreds every year. They dedicate hours upon hours to help our clients get through some of the most challenging times of their lives. They give hope to those in the community who often feel hopeless. Our heroes are volunteers like Linda Doll. Linda’s love […]
READ MOREThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been serving the greater Wichita community and our vulnerable neighbors for many years. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, the church has congregations throughout the United States, including one in Wichita. The Wichita church’s, nearly 10,000 members devote themselves to serving one another and their community–HumanKind and […]
READ MOREMaryon Habtemariam has dedicated her service to HumanKind for many years as a former member on our Board of Directors and a current volunteer. Maryon works as a nurse and nursing instructor for Wichita State and has been volunteering to help people in need for years. She spends the coldest months of the year giving […]
READ MOREParenting is hard for the most privileged among us, and we see first-hand how much more challenging it can be for our families experiencing homelessness. As Father’s Day approaches, we would like to take the time to recognize houseless fathers who continue to fight and persevere through the challenging task of raising children without a home.
READ MORELocal restaurant group Thrive is dedicated to serving the community one meal at a time and HK is lucky to benefit from this mission. When Chief People Officer Ryan Bond learned of HK from a friend, he was immediately intrigued and impressed by our mission. Since then, Thrive volunteers have been integral to some of our most utilized programs.
READ MOREHumanKind is fortunate to work with many partner agencies, which enables us to offer truly wraparound care. One of those agencies is Hunter Health. HumanKind’s relationship with Hunter Health dates to the 1990s and since then, the HumanKind clinic on our campus has become an essential resource, seeing 1,100-2,000 unique patients in a typical year, both from HumanKind and the surrounding community.
READ MOREA true servant leader, Karla Zerr has done everything for HK From providing meals to building furniture! Karla started volunteering through St. Thomas Aquinas church and the Catholic Diocese. For ten years she served at the Men’s Emergency Winter Shelter, before doing the same at the women’s shelter. This summer she also helped us host […]
READ MORE“We’re all on this earth to help each other— I’d rather give than get.” Tiffany Smith first became involved with HumanKind by donating items but always wanted to donate her time, too. When she realized our volunteer opportunities extended beyond regular working hours, she was excited to sign up for the clothing closet at our […]
READ MOREAt HK, we are privileged to work alongside some truly extraordinary Wichitans. This month we are pleased to celebrate and introduce you to three individuals and groups that go above and beyond to help support our clients.
READ MORE“Giving kindness and compassion directly is very beautiful.” Christince Vumai is a regular and much-valued HumanKind volunteer—more than that, she is a calming presence that both clients and HK staff appreciate being around.
READ MOREAt HK, we are privileged to work alongside some truly extraordinary Wichitans. This month we are pleased to celebrate and introduce you to three individuals and groups that go above and beyond to help support our clients.
READ MORE“Our relationship with HumanKind is one we really treasure—we’ve enjoyed being able to work together to make things happen.” Since childhood, Bonnie Toombs of the Catholic Diocese of Wichita's Respect Life and Social Justice Office has held the belief that “You share what you have, even if you don’t have a lot, and you pay things forward.”
READ MOREHumanKind House and Case Managers provide some of the most the most valuable and basic needs your donations fund. Take a look at life from their perspective.
READ MOREWe really want you to enjoy your Sleep Out fundraising experience, so check out our tips to help you hit your fundraising goal (*bonus tip: people are more likely to help you meet your goal if they know what it is).
READ MORETeaching kids about homelessness and other social issues not only impacts their individual development, it has huge implications on the world around them.
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