"Shared commitment and accountability — we make a plan so they are actively engaged in re-joining society." -- Dan Clifford, Executive Director, Second Light

Homelessness is a complex problem. Wichita, KS has assembled the team to confront and solve it. And it takes everyone to get it done. The solution involves private, public, non-profit, the business community and each citizen to take action.

The Leadership that created the Multi-Agency Center (MAC) put to use Federal funds and those funds must be deployed in 2026. The rebrand to Second Light in 2025 shifts the focus from purely logistical to an organization that creates hope and renewal. To continue this worthy ideal, Wichita needs to secure funding into perpetuity.

On March 3rd, 2026 Wichita has a special election that, when passed, will create the funding needed from a temporary Sales Tax.

The quality of life in Wichita will continue to improve and lead in the region through efforts like this.

Wichita has a strong foundation. This effort is a multiplier. Let's take action.

secondlightwichita.org

"I want to demystify city government." -- Mayor Lily Wu

Lily is all for Wichita.

She leads every day through her actions.

From the beginning, she told our community of Wichitans "I will focus on public safety, grow and strengthen our economy, restore trust in City Hall and build a united community!"

We reflect on specific examples of each one of her initiatives. She addresses these on a daily basis.

Leadership is also about helping others lead. She is asking for your help.

Let's all be for Wichita.

"For the first 10 minutes all we do is talk about the Wins of the week." -Corey Novascone

The game of golf teaches life lessons. Our friend Corey Novascone regularly says "I owe everything to golf," and he follows through with that by passing on what he has learned so that young people can apply the disciplines in their lives.

The First Tee of Wichita is avaiable to anyone, without questions. All they ask is that you do the work and live the principles-- you do not even have to be proficient at this dificult game!

In the inaugural year of the First Tee Freater Wichita's permanent campus, Headquarters with learning and teaching facilities-- they have served larger and larger numbers of young poeple.

It is a joy to talk golf, youth development and Slow Play on the ictpodcast.com with mulitiple-time State Chamionship Coach Corey Novascone.

firsteegreaterwichita.org