Sunflower Community Action

🌱 ¡Estás Invitado! Únete a Nosotros en el Ayuntamiento de Vivienda Social Verde 🌱

¡La vivienda asequible es un derecho, no un privilegio! 🏠✨ Únete a nosotros para una discusión importante el **29 de agosto a las 6:30 PM** en **Paradise Missionary Baptist Church** (4401 E 17th Street North, Wichita, KS 67208).

Reunámonos como comunidad para explorar cómo podemos hacer que la vivienda sea más asequible y sostenible para todos. No pierdas la oportunidad de hacer escuchar tu voz y ayudar a dar forma al futuro de la vivienda en Wichita.

📅 Fecha: 29 de agosto
🕕 Hora: 6:30 PM
📍 Lugar: Paradise Missionary Baptist Church, 4401 E 17th Street North

🌙✨ Eid Mubarak to our Sunflower Community Action friends celebrating Eid al-Adha! 🎉 May this special occasion bring you peace, joy, and blessings. As you gather with family and friends to share in the spirit of sacrifice and generosity, may your hearts be filled with love and unity. Eid Mubarak! 🕌💫

👨‍👧‍👦 Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads in our Sunflower Community Action family and beyond! 🎉 Thank you for your love, guidance, and unwavering support. Today, we celebrate you and all that you do to make a difference in our lives. Wishing you a day filled with love and joy! 💙

🇺🇸 Happy National Flag Day! 🎉 As we honor the symbol of our unity and freedom, let's reflect on the values it represents: liberty, justice, and equality for all. Let's pledge to uphold these ideals and work together to build a brighter future for generations to come. 🌟🇺🇸

🍩 Happy National Donut Day! 🎉 Treat yourself to a sweet delight and sprinkle some joy into your day! Whether you prefer classic glazed or fancy toppings, take a moment to savor every bite. And hey, don't forget to recycle that donut box afterward! 🌟🍩

🌎 Happy World Environment Day! 🌱 Let's paint the world green with our actions today and every day. Whether it's reducing waste, planting trees, or simply enjoying the beauty of nature, let's do our part to protect and preserve our planet. 🌍💚

Facts not Fear ICT Community health session

Hello Sunflower Members and Volunteers,

The room for the Heartland Environmental training has changed for this evening.(6/4/24) The time is still 5:00-6:30p however,

We are now in the Gridley Room (Room 301) in the RSC.

It is on the 3rd floor.

To get to this room, you will have to take the elevator on the south side of the building. It is the only elevator that goes to the 3rd floor.

Clubhouse giving. Come see the Sunflower team to learn more about SCA. Clothing items may be offered

🌿 **Environmental Justice Training Series: Join Us!** 🌿

Dear community members,

You're cordially invited to a **free and enlightening two-part series on Environmental Justice** hosted by the Heartland Environmental Justice Finance Center. Whether you're a concerned citizen, an advocate, or simply curious about environmental issues, this series is for you!

**Part One: Understanding Environmental and Energy Justice**
📅 Date: June 4th
⏰ Time: 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Ratigan Student Center, Room 203 (Second Floor), Lancelot Room

In this session, we'll delve into the following topics:
1. **Defining Environmental and Energy Justice**: Explore the principles behind these critical concepts.
2. **History of Injustice**: Understand the context and learn from past experiences.
3. **Intersectional and Compound Impacts**: Discover how environmental injustice affects different communities.

Together, we'll:
- Identify environmental and energy injustices in our community.
- Learn about available tools and resources to address our concerns.
- Engage in meaningful discussions to deepen our understanding.

**Part Two: Expanding Our Knowledge**
Stay tuned! Part Two, scheduled for June 24th, will delve into more topics related to Environmental Justice. We'll provide additional details in about two weeks.

🥪 **Refreshments**: We'll be serving sandwiches and fruit during Part two.

Spread the word! Let's come together to create positive change. 🌎✨

On Friday, May 31st, the Progressive Missionary Baptist Church and the Kansas Food Bank are partnering together to provide a mobile pantry in Progressive’s parking lot. Anyone in need of food assistance is encouraged to attend. Cars should line up on Estelle Street south of 25th Street.

When: Friday, May 31, 2024

Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm (while supplies last)

Where: Progressive Missionary Baptist Church

2725 E 25th Street North

Wichita, KS 67219

For more information, please contact Craig at the Kansas Food Bank 316-265-3663.

Progressive Missionary Baptist Church Mobile Pantry

LOCATED AT:

2727 E 25th St N, Wichita

Drive-thru Distribution

Distribution Date: TODAY
Friday, May 24th @ 1:00 PM

NEXT MONTH:

Distribution Date:
Friday, June 28th @ 1:00 PM

On Friday May 24th, the New Life Church and the Kansas Food Bank are partnering together to provide a produce pantry at the New Life Church. Anyone in need of food assistance is encouraged to attend.

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Time: 4:45 pm – 5:45 pm (while supplies last)

Where: New Life Church (park in the back parking lot)

1156 North Oliver

Wichita, KS 67208

For more information, please contact Ken at the Kansas Food Bank 316-265-3663.

Wichita Transit invite you to review and share your thoughts on the draft route concepts created by their team. Your input will play a crucial role in refining and finalizing the transit network plan. The survey will remain open until May 31, 2024.

Survey Link:

https://www.research.net/r/WichitaTransitPlan



Here is a link to the collector that allows multiple responses:

https://www.research.net/r/WichitaTransitSurveyMultiple



Survey in Spanish

https://www.research.net/r/WichitaTransitEncuesta

Sunflower's Hope Dale and Keisha Couts take action alongside Make The Road NV and other affiliates, calling on Biden to declare a climate emergency, and protect summer workers

Make The Road NV Calls on Biden to Declare Climate Emergency, Protect Summer Workers IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR CPD ACTION AND MAKE THE ROAD NEVADA - Demonstrators pose for a group shot after a protest at a Biden Harris campaign field office on Tuesday, May

There were some great vendors!

Kids eat free this summer

Free breakfasts and lunches will be offered to all children 18 years old and younger at 34 locations as part of our Summer Food Program, which runs Tuesday, May 28, through Friday, July 26. Due to changes in federal regulations, children must be present to receive a meal and all meals must be consumed onsite. Learn more at usd259.org/summerfood.

Mobile Food Pantry

WHEN:

Last Friday of Each Month

WHERE:

Progressive Missionary Baptist Church

2727 E 25th St N, Wichita

TYPE:

Drive-thru Distribution

NEXT Distribution DATE:

Friday, May 24th @ 1:00 PM

The FOLLOWING Month’s DISTRIBUTION Date:

Friday, June 28th @ 1:00 PM

Speak up!

🗣️Share your message with the community through our free PSAs. Let's work together to get the community involved with your business or program! 🎙🎶

Contact us at KYOM.org/contact

On Thursday, May 16th the Urban League of Kansas, Bank of America and the Kansas Food Bank are partnering together to provide a fresh produce drive-thru mobile. Anyone in need of food assistance is encouraged to attend.

The line for this mobile starts at the Poplar Street entrance to the Urban League’s back parking lot. Cars should continue lining up to the North.

When: Thursday, May 16, 2024

Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (while supplies last)

Where: Urban League of Kansas

2418 E 9th St N

Wichita, KS 67214

For more information, please contact Frankie at the Urban League (316) 512-1071 or Ken at the Kansas Food Bank (316)-265-3663.

Ask about how you can become a member of SCA today!

Sunflower Community Action and KYOM celebrates all the mothers! We appreciate all the love, kindness, and support you always give.

Hey Wichitans!

Wichita Habitat for Humanity will be at the 2nd Annual Neighbor Fest and Breakfast, hosted from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, May 11 at Lincoln Park (1323 S. Topeka St. Wichita, KS 67211) in Wichita, KS!

Stop by our booth to learn more about our organization, such as our homeownership process, home repair program, getting involved with volunteering, our free educational classes, and more! There'll be other local community resources available... AND breakfast is provided!

Come hang out with your neighbors, learn about the vast amount of resources available in Wichita, and enjoy the beautiful park! Thanks to The Lincoln Park Project for inviting us!

Friday, May 3rd, the Word of Life Church (South campus) and the Kansas Food Bank are partnering together to provide a produce pantry at the Word of Life Church. Anyone in need of food assistance is encouraged to attend.

When: Friday, May 3, 2024

Time: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm (while supplies last)

Where: Word of Life Church

2020 E Blake

Wichita, Ks 67211

For more information, please contact Ken at the Kansas Food Bank 316-265-3663.

Friday, May 3rd at Evergreen Park, Salud + Bienestar and the Kansas Food Bank are partnering together to provide a mobile pantry in Evergreen’s parking lot. Anyone in need of food assistance is encouraged to attend.

When: Friday, May 3, 2024

Time: 1 pm – 2 pm (while supplies last)

Where: Evergreen Park

2700 North Woodland
Wichita, KS 67204

For more information, please contact 316-303-8042.