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Salina Area United Way
P.O. Box 355
Salina, KS 67402-0355
(785) 827-1312

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Building Strong Families Through Recovery 

Central Kansas Foundation (CKF) was founded in 1967 by a small group of people concerned about alcoholism in the community.  Its  mission has been to meet the substance abuse prevention and treatment needs of the community.  CKF experienced a 59% increase in admissions to all programs last year.  During 1999, 1329 sessions of therapy were delivered. 

The treatment services are effective.  80% of clients report increased income following treatment.  Also, 60% of clients report abstinence at 6 months following treatment. 

United Way funds provide financial assistance to ensure that persons suffering from addictive diseases have an opportunity to enter and sustain full recovery.  In a letter to United Way, a client writes how CKF has helped her live a normal and moral life.  “I was taught how to deal with everyday life and problems.  I know if I ever need help they will always be there for me.”


Central Kansas Foundation staff tie purple ribbons onto the ‘Tree of Hope’ to symbolize the hope that comes with recovery.  The tree will be planted in the Salina area. 

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