PIECE - Saline, Ottawa, & Ellsworth Counties

11/06/2026

🍂 One little act of kindness today? Share this post with a family who could use a little extra support. 🧡

More than 300 families have already registered for SNAP BACK AGAINST HUNGER! Join us for free groceries, hygiene items, community resources, and free children’s clothing from Be The Village Boutique.

📅 Tuesday, November 17, from 4–8 p.m
📍 Tony's Pizza Events Center

👕 Pre-registration is only required for children’s clothing. Register your family today!
https://buff.ly/i3DfIY0

11/02/2026

👕❤️ FREE CHILDREN'S CLOTHING — PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED! 👕❤️
Families planning to shop for FREE children's clothing through Be The Village Boutique at our upcoming SNAP BACK AGAINST HUNGER event MUST pre-register in advance!

We want to make sure families in our community have access to the clothing and resources they need, especially as we head into the colder months. ❤️
👕 FREE children's clothing provided by Be the Village Boutique, sponsored by Salina Area United Way!
📅 Tuesday, November 17, 2026
⏰ 4:00–8:00 PM
📍 Tony's Pizza Events Center
⚠️ IMPORTANT: Registration is REQUIRED to receive free clothing, and space is limited! Families who have not pre-registered will not be guaranteed access to the boutique.
👉 Register your family today: https://buff.ly/Erlpw3P
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with families who could benefit from this opportunity!
Together, we're helping our neighbors and strengthening our community. ❤️💙💛

👕❤️ FREE CHILDREN'S CLOTHING — PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED! 👕❤️

Families planning to shop for FREE children's clothing through Be The Village Boutique at our upcoming SNAP BACK AGAINST HUNGER event MUST pre-register in advance!

We want to make sure families in our community have access to the clothing and resources they need, especially as we head into the colder months. ❤️

👕 FREE children's clothing provided by Be the Village Boutique, sponsored by Salina Area United Way!

📅 Tuesday, November 17, 2026
⏰ 4:00–8:00 PM
Tony's Pizza Events Center
⚠️ IMPORTANT: Registration is REQUIRED to receive free clothing, and space is limited! Families who have not pre-registered will not be guaranteed access to the boutique.

👉 Register your family today: https://buff.ly/Erlpw3P

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with families who could benefit from this opportunity!

Together, we're helping our neighbors and strengthening our community. ❤️💙💛

10/30/2026

Early childhood professionals bring valuable knowledge, skills, and experience to our community. 💛

As a Local Interagency Coordinating Council, PIECE recognizes the importance of listening to these professionals and including their perspectives as we work together to support young children and families.

Understanding their work helps build the respect and recognition they deserve.

Explore ideas from All In For Kansas Kids for changing perceptions and supporting the early childhood profession:
https://allinforkansaskids.org/workforce/recruitment-and-retention/

The public sometimes has misconceptions about the early childhood field, resulting in a perceived lack of value and respect. We're working to change that.

Explore potential solutions for early childhood professionals, state agencies and organizations, advocacy groups, and more at allinforkansaskids.org/workforce/recruitment-and-retention/ .

10/28/2026

If your family could use a little extra support right now, this SNAP Back Against Hunger event hosted by Salina Area United Way is a great resource! Included is FREE Food, Children's Clothing, and Community Resources. [Note: It is encouraged that you pre-register for the free food and children's clothing ahead of time to secure your spot!]

What a great community we have! Register at this link: https://buff.ly/Erlpw3P

The Event will be held on November 17th from 4pm-8pm at TPEC!

🚨 DON'T WAIT — REGISTER TODAY! 🚨

FREE food, children's clothing, and community resources are coming your way! ❤️💙💛

Salina Area United Way's SNAP BACK AGAINST HUNGER is right around the corner, and we want to make sure families in our community don't miss out!

🛒 FREE groceries for families in need!
👕 FREE children's clothing from Be The Village Boutique sponsored by Salina Area United Way!
🤝 Helpful resources from your local community partners!

📅 Tuesday, November 17, 2026
⏰ 4:00–8:00 PM
📍 Tony's Pizza Events Center

⚠️ Pre-registration is encouraged!
If your family could use a little extra support, we encourage you to register today!

👉 Register here: https://buff.ly/Erlpw3P

Because when our community comes together, we can make a difference for our neighbors. ❤️

Want to get involved? Message us today to help! 🫶

10/20/2026

KCCTO scholarships are now open for your continued professional growth! Whether you’re looking for something more short term or on your way to your CDA, apply today! 💗

🔗Apply here: https://kccto.org/services/financial-support/

Your growth matters, and we’re here to help you take the next step.

Scholarship applications are now open for early childhood care and education professionals. Whether you’re looking at training, a conference, college courses, or your CDA, there’s support to help make it happen.

Apply today! 👇 Link is in the first comment.

10/20/2026

Learn about car seat safety locally! 🚙

Help Keep Our Kids Safe on the Road!

Our office is hosting a Child Passenger Safety Seat Training to help caregivers and professionals better understand how to keep children safe while traveling.

Did you know that using the right car seat and installing it correctly can make a life-saving difference in a crash? Even small mistakes in installation or harness adjustment can affect how well a car seat protects a child.

✔️ Learn about proper car seat selection and installation.
✔️ Understand harness fit and adjustments as children grow.
✔️ Help reduce the risk of injury by making sure children are properly secured on every ride.

Whether you're a parent, grandparent, caregiver, or professional who works with families, child passenger safety knowledge can help protect our youngest passengers.

📅 Date: Oct 28-30
⏰ Time: 8a-5p daily
📍 Location: Central Kansas Extension Office, 315 W 3rd St, Minneapolis
📝 Registration: www.cert.safekids.org (note graphic for Course ID)

10/20/2026

Join a community roundtable to get your voice heard! 👂

The future of early childhood in Kansas starts with community conversation.

Join KOEC Director Christi Smith as she travels across Kansas to hear from families, providers, employers, and community leaders about the current state of early childhood and opportunities for the future. Your voice matters, and we want to hear from you.

The future of early childhood in Kansas starts with community conversation.

Join KOEC Director Christi Smith as she travels across Kansas to hear from families, providers, employers, and community leaders about the current state of early childhood and opportunities for the future. Your voice matters, and we want to hear from you.

10/15/2026

🎉👕 BIG NEWS FOR SNAP BACK AGAINST HUNGER! 👗💙
We are SO excited to announce that Salina Area United Way is proudly sponsoring FREE children’s clothing through Be The Village Boutique at this year’s SNAP BACK AGAINST HUNGER ❤️
We've partnered with Be the Village Boutique to help make sure local children have access to clothing they need, while taking a little financial pressure off the families who care for them! 🥰
✨ HERE'S THE IMPORTANT PART! ✨
Families MUST preregister to participate in the FREE children's clothing giveaway! During registration, you'll be asked about the children in your household and their clothing sizes so we can plan ahead and do our best to have something for everyone!
👕 Clothing will be available in a variety of sizes and styles, while supplies last.
📅 Tuesday, November 17, 2026
⏰ 4:00–8:00 PM
📍 Tony's Pizza Events Center – Salina, KS
And don't forget! Snap Back Against Hunger will also feature FREE groceries, hygiene products while supplies last, and valuable community resources to help local families!
💙 Don't wait — preregister TODAY! We can't wait to see you there!

🎉👕 BIG NEWS FOR SNAP BACK AGAINST HUNGER! 👗💙

We are SO excited to announce that Salina Area United Way is proudly sponsoring FREE children’s clothing through Be The Village Boutique at this year’s SNAP BACK AGAINST HUNGER ❤️

We've partnered with Be the Village Boutique to help make sure local children have access to clothing they need, while taking a little financial pressure off the families who care for them! 🥰

✨ HERE'S THE IMPORTANT PART! ✨

Families MUST preregister to participate in the FREE children's clothing giveaway! During registration, you'll be asked about the children in your household and their clothing sizes so we can plan ahead and do our best to have something for everyone!

👕 Clothing will be available in a variety of sizes and styles, while supplies last.

📅 Tuesday, November 17, 2026
⏰ 4:00–8:00 PM
📍 Tony's Pizza Events Center – Salina, KS

And don't forget! Snap Back Against Hunger will also feature FREE groceries, hygiene products while supplies last, and valuable community resources to help local families!

💙 Don't wait — preregister TODAY! We can
Link to pre-regisister: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTtmAKJI0Xf04iMDf9IYV_omN5bHZs8DMgCqpC4SUWIeV1fw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=114394191632128687282

10/01/2026

Free Food Giveaway Event happening on November 17th from 4-8pm at Tony's Pizza Events Center! Register ahead of time to reserve your bag(s) of food. 🥰

🥫 SNAP Back Against Hunger is BACK! 💙
Last year, our community came together to help approximately 350 households and distribute nearly 15,000 pounds of food when families were facing uncertainty around SNAP benefits.
This year, the circumstances may be different, but the need is still here. Rising costs of groceries and everyday essentials continue to make it difficult for many families to make ends meet.
So we’re coming together again. ❤️
📅 Tuesday, November 17, 2026
⏰ 4–8 p.m.
📍 Tony’s Pizza Events Center

Families will receive groceries and have the opportunity to connect with local resources. Hygiene products will be available while supplies last, and Salina Shares will be providing hats and gloves. Salina Area United Way is also sponsoring Be the Village Boutique to help provide warm, quality clothing for children at no cost to families attending.
And we need YOU to help make it happen!
🤝 Volunteer: https://buff.ly/JmIbjeM
🥫 Host a Food Collection Site: https://buff.ly/afXjmOX
💙 Provide Community Resources: https://buff.ly/lHXmStr…
🏠 Families — Preregister: https://buff.ly/II2NnuE…
Whether you give your time, collect food, share resources or spread the word, there’s a place for you in this community effort.
Let’s come together and help make things a little easier for our neighbors. ❤️
United is the Way.

For questions or additional details, please email or call our office: (785) 827-1312 or [email protected]

09/21/2026

🌻 CALLING ALL LICENSED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS! 🌻

SALINE + ELLSWORTH COUNTIES

A brand-new child care website is dropping SOON!

Make sure families can find YOU. 💛
✨ FREE for licensed child care providers to be listed
✨ NO registration required for families searching for care
✨ Connected with Visit Salina to help new families find child care
✨ One easy place for families to explore local child care options

IMPORTANT: YOU MUST OPT IN!

Providers will NOT be automatically added to the website.

If you want your child care business featured, you must complete the registration form below!

Share with your friends, neighbors, and community partners! We need to get everyone registered! 🌻

---------You won't want to miss this!!---------
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1djN-nVEs7G3J7Gn2Vl9KcxXZJzXYB8-zKWzGA_PFMm3gSg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=114394191632128687282

🌻 CALLING ALL LICENSED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS! 🌻

SALINE + ELLSWORTH COUNTIES

A brand-new child care website is dropping SOON!

Make sure families can find YOU. 💛

✨ FREE for licensed child care providers to be listed
✨ NO registration required for families searching for care
✨ Connected with Visit Salina to help new families find child care
✨ One easy place for families to explore local child care options

IMPORTANT: YOU MUST OPT IN!
Providers will NOT be automatically added to the website.

If you want your child care business featured, you must complete the registration form below!

Share with your friends, neighbors, and community partners! We need to get everyone registered! 🌻

---------You won't want to miss this!!---------
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1djN-nVEs7G3J7Gn2Vl9KcxXZJzXYB8-zKWzGA_PFMm3gSg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=114394191632128687282