Share the Season is a holiday program that helps working families in Sedgwick County who are experiencing financial hardship due to a major life event or difficult circumstance. The funds raised through this program are used to fill the gaps left by other assistance programs.
Since 2000, the Wichita community has contributed over $4.5 million dollars to Share the Season and helped serve more than 4,200 families. Last year, the campaign raised almost $125,406 and helped 68 families.
A few facts about Share the Season:
Applicants are carefully screened to verify needs.
Recipients must have experienced a recent, unexpected life event in the last 12 months that has resulted in a need for financial help.
Households may only receive assistance once every three years through the program.
Assistance payments are made directly to the vendors, such as the bank or utility company.
Share the Season is made possible through community partnerships between INTRUST Bank, NonprofitGO, The Salvation Army and The Active Age.
To donate:
Visit sharetheseason.net to donate online. You can also mail a check with your donation to Share The Season, PO Box 485, Wichita,KS, 67201-0485. Please include your name and address and indicate whether you want the donation to be anonymous.
To apply:
2024 applications open Nov. 1. Visit sharetheseason.net to apply.
For more information, contact Cinthia Estrada at (316) 425-6148.
