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Category: Housing

The Wichita Beacon shares the latest housing stories in Wichita and their impact on their communities.

A retired couple in their small rental home with their three grandchildren to illustrate a story about downsizing tips for seniors.
Posted inHousing

Half of retirees downsize their homes. What should they consider?

Cecilia Green by Cecilia Green May 17, 2023May 17, 2023

What are we going to do with all this stuff?!  It’s a question more people confront every day as they or their parents reach retirement age.  Approximately 58,000 people aged 65 and older live in Wichita, according to latest census figures. Slightly more than half of these retirees will downsize from their longtime residence, moving […]

Buttons and surveys used by United Way of the Plains in the annual homeless count.
Posted inHousing

Wichita’s homeless population grows to highest number in 12 years

The Wichita Beacon's Polly Basore Wenzl in pink jacket by Polly Basore Wenzl April 21, 2023June 29, 2023
People lined up to get on a bus. The last one is in a wheelchair.
Posted inHousing

Why Wichita’s work on homelessness means redefining who is impacted

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner March 31, 2023April 14, 2023
People lined up to get food at The Lord's Diner.
Posted inHousing

Wichita’s new task force will address homelessness. Who’s involved and what are their goals?

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner February 15, 2023February 16, 2023
Lynne and Matt sitting in the car
Posted inHousing

In freezing temperatures, volunteers help count Wichita’s homeless population

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner January 31, 2023January 31, 2023
Buttons and surveys used by United Way of the Plains in the annual homeless count.
Posted inHousing

Here’s how you can help ensure funding for Wichita housing programs

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner January 12, 2023January 13, 2023
Denise and Richard Dodd sit by they're fire pit.
Posted inWichitans You Should Know

Surviving the winter without shelter: What it’s like for one Wichita couple

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner December 26, 2022January 13, 2023
A man sits in a parking lot.
Posted inHousing

At least 49 unhoused Wichitans died in 2022

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner December 15, 2022January 13, 2023
Cole Schnieders, continuum of care planning manager at United Way of the Plains
Posted inHousing

Homeless or fearful of losing your home? Help is available

by Polly Basore Wenzl December 13, 2022January 13, 2023
Canva stock art of hands warming in cold weather
Posted inHow To

Can’t pay your utility bill? There is help for keeping the heat on this winter

Trace cropped headshot against a blue background by Trace Salzbrenner November 30, 2022January 12, 2023

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