The Cyberguide to Wichita Business Directory is the largest and most complete business directory and collection of links to Wichita Kansas web sites.
These not-for-profit organizations are dedicated to furthering a particular social cause or advocating for a shared point of view. These organizations use its surplus of the revenues to further achieve its ultimate objective, rather than distributing its income to the organization’s shareholders, leaders, or members. Nonprofits are tax exempt or charitable, meaning they do not pay income tax on the money that they receive for their organization. They operate in religious, scientific, research, or educational settings.
Community Organizations
ALS Association
Keith Worthington Chapter is the only not-for-profit dedicated solely to the fight of Lou Gehrig’s disease and support of ALS patients and families.
American Diabetes Association
The mission of the Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
The Arc of Sedgwick County
Not-for-profit organizations for Developmental Disabilities
Catholic Charities
A not-for-profit organizations that started by the Catholic Diocese of Wichita in 1943
Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation Inc.
CPRF serves people with disabilities throughout the country, ranging in age from newborns to over 65. While 40 percent of the persons served by CPFR have cerebral palsy, they also serve clients with disabilities such as spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, mental retardation, head injuries, spinal cord injuries, back injuries, hearing impairment and stroke.
Heartspring
A worldwide center for children with special needs.
Inter-Faith Ministries of Wichita
Inter-cultural social services provider.
Junior League of Wichita Inc.
An organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Kansans For Life
Kansans for Life is a nonprofit advocacy and educational organization dedicated to protecting and defending the right to life of all innocent humans from the moment of conception to natural death. We strive to protect the preborn and their mothers, the medically fragile and the elderly.
3301 W. 13th St.
Wichita, KS 67203
Kansas Children’s Service League
1365 N. Custer, 942-4261
Kansas Humane Society
For over 133 years, the Kansas Humane Society has been committed to helping the abandoned and homeless animals in our community. Our animal shelter has helped hundreds of thousands of Wichita’s pets by providing them care, comfort, hope, and most importantly, a second chance at a new life.
Kansas Search and Rescue Dog Association
Kansas School for Effective Learning
Not-for-profit school specializing in GED preparation, English as a Second Language, Basic Skills, Computer Literacy and Spanish
KVC Behavioral HealthCare
KVC Behavioral HealthCare, Inc. (KVC), is a not-for-profit agency providing foster/adoptive services to children and families.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Kansas Inc.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Mid America Chapter
Rainbows United, Inc.
A not-for-profit, private agency committed to enhancing the lives of children with or at risk for disabilities.
Senior Services, Inc. of Wichita
Programs and services to keep older people independent, active and in their own homes: Meals on Wheels, Respite Care, etc.
Starkey Inc.
Starkey nurtures development and promotes independence of people with intellectual disabilities in Sedgwick County, Kansas.
Wichita Children’s Home – 810 N. Holyoke, 684-6581
The Wichita Children’s Home has served the needs of the community’s children for over 100 years, first as an orphanage, and today, as a temporary, emergency shelter for children in crisis.
Wichita Family Crisis Center – The mission of the Wichita Family Crisis Center is to eliminate domestic violence in our community by supporting survivors through shelter, education, and advocacy. Formerly known as the YWCA Wichita, the Wichita Family Crisis Center is a private, non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation that began operations in 1907 as a chartered member of the YWCA USA.
Wichita Habitat for Humanity – Works with individuals and families who want to become homeowners, but who are unable to obtain a conventional loan due to income-levels or credit issues. Provides homebuyer education and training to become a successful homeowner and sells the home with a 0% interest mortgage.
Wichita Ski Club – We are a non profit club that provides year around sports and social activities for those in the Wichita, Kansas area and beyond.
YMCA – To put Christian principles into practice through programs promoting healthy lifestyles, strong families, positive youth development, and community betterment to build healthy spirit, mind and body for all, regardless of ability to pay.