Mini Grants Secured For Youth-Led Projects
Safe Streets Wichita partnered with United Way of the Plains and Wichita Public Schools to secure funding and provide resources to help...
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partners4wichita
- Jan 20
- 1 min
Kansas Prevention Advocacy Days 2022
Join Safe Streets Wichita on Tuesday, January 25th at 2 pm at Kansas Advocacy Days. We will host a one-hour session on the importance of...
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partners4wichita
- Dec 30, 2021
- 2 min
Wichita is One of Five U.S. Cities to Receive a Youth Services America (YSA) Grant
WICHITA, Kan., Wednesday, May 26, 2021 — United Way of the Plains is pleased to announce that a Youth Service America (YSA) grant has...
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partners4wichita
- Jul 14, 2021
- 2 min
How do we keep people who use drugs alive?
By Aonya Barnett Safe Streets Wichita Most overdoses are accidental and preventable. People use drugs for a variety of reasons and only...
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partners4wichita
- Jun 30, 2021
- 1 min
NALOXONE ACCESS
In 2018, there were 156 identified opioid overdose deaths in the state of Kansas. If you are a person who uses drugs or if you are around...
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partners4wichita
- May 24, 2021
- 1 min
Essay Writing Tips with ICTeens In Mind
Prevention strategies for young people not only include teaching drug resistance skills, but also helping young people increase their...
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partners4wichita
- May 5, 2021
- 1 min
Prevention Happens in Wichita
We have some great things planned next week to commemorate the 10th anniversary of National Prevention Week (hyperlinks are enclosed): 1....
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partners4wichita
- Apr 15, 2021
- 1 min
Coalition Member Spotlight
Cheyenne is a junior at Northeast High School, a dedicated cheerleader, and a member of ICTeens In Mind. Cheyenne is the co-founder of...
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partners4wichita
- Jan 5, 2021
- 2 min
The Grid Celebrates 10 Years
Monday, 11/30/2020, The Grid for Humanity celebrated 10 years since its launch in 2010. Originally it was for alcoholics and addicts, but...
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partners4wichita
- Jan 5, 2021
- 1 min
Greyhound offers free rides home for runaways ages 12 to 21
Greyhound bus, partnered with the National Runaway Safeline, is offering free rides home to runaways between the ages of 12 and 21. It is...
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partners4wichita
- Dec 2, 2020
- 1 min
Powerful Prevention Podcast
The Kansas Prevention Collaborative PreventionTalks podcast provides monthly, prevention specific topics and an opportunity for community...
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partners4wichita
- Dec 2, 2020
- 1 min
Over-The-Counter Medicine Safety Tip Sheet
Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medicine Safety Program is a free, evidence-based, comprehensive Common Core-ready educational program on the safe...
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partners4wichita
- Dec 2, 2020
- 1 min
Thank You For Your Kind Generosity
A HUGE thank you to everyone who supported our #GivingTuesday campaign on social media. Because of your generous donations, we raised...
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Partner For Wichita Editor
- Dec 2, 2020
- 1 min
Coalition Member spotlight: Yuki To
Yuki is a senior at Wichita East High School and enjoys getting to know the people within her community. She joined Safe Streets during...
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Partner For Wichita Editor
- Nov 10, 2020
- 1 min
Coalition Member spotlight: Crystal Dalmasso
Crystal Dalmasso is a Community Support Specialist at DCCCA Inc. Although she does not deem herself as being a member of the Safe Streets...
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Partner For Wichita Editor
- Nov 3, 2020
- 1 min
Coalition member spotlight: Brandi Washington
Brandi Washington is married and she resides in the Wichita area. She has a great love for people and her community. Brandi learned about...
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Partner For Wichita Editor
- Oct 30, 2020
- 1 min
Coalition Member Spotlight: Dr. Vince Evans
Dr. Vince Evans is the Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services for the Wichita Public Schools. He is a special education...
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Kathy Deane
- Jan 11, 2019
- 1 min
Safe Streets Wichita helps with safe disposal of unneeded medication
WICHITA, Kan. The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports opioid overdoses kill 115 Americans every day. Safe Streets Wichita says one...
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Kathy Deane
- Dec 4, 2018
- 5 min
Pastor Sally
There were many wonderful tributes to Pastor Sally Fahrenthold over the last week and we at Partners for Wichita wanted to make sure we...
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Kathy Deane
- Sep 13, 2018
- 1 min
KMUW Article! Great Press
Exciting Times For Safe Streets- Partners For Wichita. Check out the article KMUW wrote:
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