Community Events

Your wellness is also your worship. Take care of your holy temple (your body)

Practical Tips for Ministerial Health:

- Prioritize health in your church

- Model wellness (be a visible advocate)

- Encourage healthy snacks and food options

- Host health events (Prayer walks, etc.)

The Urban League of Kansas has monthly digital literacy classes. If you complete at least 10 in-class or one-on-one training to be eligible to check out a laptop. 

Where: Urban League of Kansas

             2418 E 9th St N, Wichita, KS
For more information call 316-512-1071.

Enjoy the Urban League's Friendsgiving! This will be a BINGO night with prizes including pies, turkeys and more. The community is welcome to join for free.

When: Fri, November 25th from 11:00 -1:00 PM

Where: Urban League of Kansas

             2418 E 9th St N, Wichita, KS

The Urban League will have it's 5th Annual Great Holiday Decoration Exchange! You can sign up to shop for decorations and anyone interested in donating decorations can drop them off at the Urban League.

When: December 4-6th from 10:00 -6:00 PM

Where: Urban League of Kansas

             2418 E 9th St N, Wichita, KS

KanQuit is an organization to help you quit smoking. You can call 24/7 for FREE help to quit smoking or go to KSquit.org

Your children can join Cub Scouts (previously Boy Scouts, but now integrated.). The White Buffalo Team is welcoming new scouts to learn, grow and explore. Contact Alisha Kortje

Alisha.Kortje@sounting.org or 316-251-5183

The Kansas Department of Health & Environment has a program to help anyone who is ready to quit smoking tobacco and vaping. Go to mylifemyquit.org or text "Start My Quit" to 36072.

If you want Wichita to be well HopeNet ask you to pray for Wichita. Pray for mental health and welllness, stability for those facing poverty, generational healing and hope, resilient children, and strong unified families.

For more information on HopeNet contact 316-684-4673 or go to hopenetwichita.org.

The Sedgwick County Community Health Action Team wants you to join in on the Great American SmokeOUT. Help to increase awareness of the harm that tabacco and vaping have and help youth and adults end their smoking habit.

To help or for more information contact Deidra Fountain at 316-519-4619 or deidra.fountain@urbanleagueks.org

Presumptive Eligibility (PE) is a process that offers short-term coverage of health care services for Kansans with limited incomes who are not currently receiving Medicaid. The goal of PE is to provide consumers with immediate access to health care.

For more information or to sign up contact the Urban League of Kansas at 316-521-1071.

The Urban League is offering FREE Narcan training at your site or the Urban League. You'll learn the signs and symptoms of opioid overdose, overdose prevention strategies, Narcan administration, the Good Samaritan Law, and helpful information and resources.

For more information or to sign up contact Jennifer Hartley at jennifer.hartley@urbanleagueks.org.

Use these resources or provide them to families to help drug endangered children.

The mission of the Sedgwick County KS Alliance is to collaborate with individuals and organizations to identify, rescue, defend and advocate for, drug endangered children in Sedgwick County Kansas.

Use these resources or provide them to families to help drug endangered children.

The mission of the Sedgwick County KS Alliance is to collaborate with individuals and organizations to identify, rescue, defend and advocate for, drug endangered children in Sedgwick County Kansas.

The Urban League of Kansas has the Scholars Hub, an after school tutoring program through the Family Resource Center. Student from K-12 get one-on-one academic support.

Weekly: Tues. & Thurs. 4:30-6:00PM
For more information call 316-512-1071.

The Urban League of Kansas has the Parent Social Hour, a welcoming space for new and experienced parents and guardians to come together, share their experiences, and learn from one another.

Second Wednesdays: 6:00-7:00PM
For more information call 316-512-1071.

The Urban League of Kansas hosts the Youth Advisory Council. This group equips teens with education and tools to become effective problem solvers.

Third Wednesdays: 4:00-5:00PM
For more information call 316-512-1071.

The Urban League of Kansas hosts the Parent Advisory Council (PAC). This group provides leadership for the Family Resource Center by providing input and guidance on programs, workshops, and activities.

First Mondays: 6:00-7:00PM
For more information call 316-512-1071.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Sedgwick County's mission is to caring trained volunteers to advocate for the abused and neglected children of our community so that each child can reach their full potential. To be a volunteer go to casaofsedgwickcounty.org.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Wichita is dedicated to building better lives for thousands in & around Sedgwick County affected by mental health conditions.

Click here for events!

Click here for the resource guide!

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Wichita is dedicated to building better lives for thousands in & around Sedgwick County affected by mental health conditions.

Click here for more information!

Click here for the resource guide!

The Urban League now has a computer learning lab where you can learn digital technology skills, job search, write a resume, or research resources. You can also get FREE one-on-one computer training. Call the Urban League at 316-202-5217 for more information.

The Friends Youth Institute is designed for students to slow down, practice God's presence, and integrate faith into every aspect of life. Churches are welcome to connect with their youth by hosting Chapel Thursdays, engaging in round table discussions, hosting bible studies, and adopting a sports team to support throughout the season.

Friends University students can earn Spiritual Life Credits (SLC) to explore the Christian faith & deepen their walk with God.

Churches can partner by connecting with Campus Ministries staff with ideas and ways to connect with students. To partner contact campusministires@friends.edu.