Kansas Gives Back
Take a Chance, Make a Difference
High impact leaders make their marks in Kansas, with abundant opportunities to grow in visible positions. Kansas boasts a robust culture of volunteerism, ranking among the top states in the nation with a notably high percentage of dedicated volunteers. Taking the lead in this philanthropic spirit are organizations like Volunteer Kansas, the Kansas Volunteer Commission and regional community involvement programs like the United Way of Greater Kansas City.
Take the lead not only in life but in your neighborhood and city as well — with community development projects that run throughout the state.
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Find a Greater Calling
Kansas offers many unique opportunities to serve your community, facilitated by organizations such as Volunteer Kansas. Their user-friendly and comprehensive database allows individuals to explore a wide range of volunteer options, whether you want to help with a summer lunch program or assist in a senior living community. The Kansas Volunteer Commission plays a vital role in promoting civic engagement by fostering collaborations and providing valuable resources to empower volunteers in making a positive impact on their communities throughout the state.
Building Something Greater
Community development programs in Kansas are leaving a strong impact on the state by uplifting low- to moderate-income neighborhoods and fostering growth. The Community Development Block Grant Program is one such initiative playing a pivotal role by providing essential support for youth job training, housing rehabilitation and early childhood infrastructure. And, initiatives like Kansas Main Street drive communities to new heights, revitalizing areas and empowering residents to create more vibrant places to live and thrive.
An Economy of Caring Organizations
Kansas is home to several nonprofits that welcome volunteers. Donate your time and knowledge at organizations like Topeka Habitat for Humanity, which has built 113 houses and renovated hundreds more since 1984 and the Kansas CASA Association, which speaks up for abused and neglected children. In 2023, Governor Kelly announced $4.1 million in Community Service Program (CSP) tax credits for 36 nonprofit organizations, showcasing the state’s commitment to supporting critical causes.
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I moved back to my hometown in 2019 to have a medical procedure and stayed because of family, friends and the opportunity to grow my business. After living in big cities for the past 20 years, I’ve been able to bring back all of the skills I’ve learned and I’m able to make a huge impact locally.
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My heart has always been in Kansas. I was afforded so many great experiences and opportunities growing up in the small town of Abilene. Nearly 15 years away living in four other states gave me a new perspective on what mattered most in my life. I realized I could come home to practice dentistry in an underserved area, make a real impact on people’s health, and give back to the community that shaped me into the person I am today. In the back of my mind, I probably spent the past decade looking for a place just like my hometown to finally settle and start a family. With that in mind, I realized Dorothy was onto something: “There’s no place like home.”
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Kansas is the gift that continuously keeps giving back. The space where rural, suburban, and a city experience all merge to create a community that is one of a kind, rooted in community support and investment. Kansas allows for your wildest career dreams and aspirations to become reality; a reality that exists today not 20 years down the line.
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“My roots are from Western Kansas, but after 20 years of living in Colorado, we thought it was time to return to small town America. We landed in Wamego and couldn’t think of anywhere else we would want to raise our family. We are proud to call Kansas home.”
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