TPIH - The United Way of Reno County

Featuring a conversation with Valerie Taylor and Lacey Mills

This week’s episode of That Podcast in Hutch centers on the work of the United Way of Reno County and two dynamic people who help lead the organization - Executive Director Lacey Mills and Director of Community Impact, Valerie Taylor. 

We visit about the United Way’s ongoing fundraising campaign - which is a critical part of supporting our non-profit community in Hutchinson. The United Way is an important resource to help these on-the-ground agencies do the work needed to improve the lives of residents in Hutchinson, which in turn improves our community. 

Additionally, we talk about the United Way’s work on ALICE - which is an acronym for Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed. For too many families in our community, working isn’t enough to get by. These families are working hard, but the wages aren’t moving them to a place of sustainability. There are so many factors that work against people - and our conversation helps illustrate some of those challenges.

Also - there are some incredible programs available through the United Way that I didn’t know about until I visited with Lacey and Valerie. I think you’ll find this episode filled with good and meaningful information.

https://www.unitedwayofrenocounty.org/

Information on ALICE - https://www.unitedforalice.org/

I do want to say that I had some terrible technical challenges during recording - all due to my lack of experience with some relatively new equipment we’re using in the studio. But Christopher does miracles to make it all work out pretty well. 

Thanks for listening, and I hope you enjoy this episode of That Podcast In Hutch. 

You can listen on your favorite streaming service, or follow the links here.