West Wichita GEAR UP Grant

Here is this week's mobile distribution schedule! 🎒🍎🌽

While no rural routes are running this week, our team is busy getting food out to kids this week through Filling the Gap -- any kid up to 18 years old can receive a box of food for the week, but must be present to pick up. Check our pinned post for all the details.

Salud + Bienestar | HealthCore Clinic | Word of Life Church South

The Wichita State Philosophy Department is having its Philosophy Summer Camp at Wichita State Connect, where students will engage in various philosophical discussions with faculty from the WSU Philosophy Department.

This is a FREE event open to any high school student entering their junior or senior year, within the Shocker Neighborhood and beyond. 📢Lunch will be provided!

🗓When: August 14th & 15th
📍Where: Wichita State Connect, located across from the Student Wellness Center on campus
⏰Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.

To register or for more information, visit https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/philosophy/Philosophy_Summer_Camp.phphttps://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/philosophy/Philosophy_Summer_Camp.phphttps://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/philosophy/Philosophy_Summer_Camp.phphttps://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/philosophy/Philosophy_Summer_Camp.phphttps://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/philosophy/Philosophy_Summer_Camp.php

What’s better than voting? Voting early! Advance in-person voting for the 2025 Primary Election has begun at the Sedgwick County Election Office at 510 N Main, Suite 101, Wichita, KS 67203 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and will continue Mon-Fri until noon on Monday, August 4.

Kansas Food Bank to provide 5 days of free meals to Wichita-area kids July 28 - August 4 The Kansas Food Bank’s “Filling the Gap” program will provide breakfast and lunch for five days across five locations across the Wichita metro area to all children under the age

🔥 Brotherhood & BBQ 🔥

Building Bonds. Breaking Barriers.

📅 Date: Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
🕔 Time:5:00 PM
📍 Location: Cure Violence Southside Office
2760 S Roosevelt, Wichita, KS 67210

👥 For Young Men & Their Male Mentors

Come share a meal, watch a powerful movie, and join a real conversation about why male role models matter.
Let’s build brotherhood, one plate and one story at a time.

🍗 Free Food & Drinks
🎬 Movie Screening
🗣️ Group Discussion

👉CLICK THE LINK https://forms.gle/xALR8ypB2r6Nkj8q6 to register👈
First 50 people to sign up will be entered into a raffle!

Hosted by Cure Violence ICT
Let’s bring back the village.

Thursday, July 31, from 11-2pm, 10 employers spanning multiple industries will be waiting for you at the Goodwill Opportunity Center on 2700 N Woodland!

Dress for the best and bring your resumés to meet staff from:

Abba Agape, Air Capital Interiors, Inc.
Bodycote, City of Wichita- Government
Etezazi Industries, Inc., Goodwill Industries of Kansas, Hall Industrial Services
Johnson Controls, Kansas Paving
Metal-Fab, Inc.

Visit https://workforce-ks.com/communityoutreach/jobfairs/ to learn more about this job fair and others in the local area.

WEST WICHITA GEAR UP

Helping 3rd-Year College Students Stay Focused and Future-Ready

Dear Gear Up Scholars,
Junior year can feel like a long stretch. You’ve gotten through the early challenges of college, but the finish line still feels distant. You might be balancing school, work, and life responsibilities while trying to stay motivated and on track.
This month’s theme is: “Staying Motivated During the Long Haul.” We want to encourage you to stay focused, take care of yourself, and keep moving forward.
Five Ways to Stay Motivated During Your Third Year
1. Reconnect With Your Why
Think about what brought you to college in the first place. Whether it’s your family, career goals, financial freedom, or personal growth—your reason still matters. Write it down and reflect on it when motivation dips.
2. Celebrate Progress, Not Just Perfection
You don’t have to wait for graduation to feel proud. Give yourself credit for finishing a hard class, improving your study habits, or simply showing up. Recognize the progress you’re making every week.
3. Build a Circle That Builds You
Who you spend time with matters. Surround yourself with people who want to grow, support your goals, and push you to do your best. That includes peers, professors, mentors—and your Gear Up team.
4. Refresh Your Routine
If you feel stuck or burned out, try adjusting your daily habits. Change where you study, how you manage your time, or when you take breaks. Even small changes can improve your focus and energy.
5. Visualize the Finish Line
Picture yourself on graduation day. How will it feel? What opportunities will be available to you? Keeping that future in mind can help you stay grounded when things get tough.

Final Thought
Staying motivated isn’t about always feeling inspired—it’s about showing up and doing your best, even when it’s hard. Progress happens day by day. Don’t lose sight of how far you’ve come.

Need Support or Just Want to Talk?
We’re here for you.
Israel Perez
Gear Up Advisor, West Wichita
[email protected]
Janice Wright
Director, West Wichita Gear Up
[email protected]

Want to learn more about career opportunities with the City of Wichita? Stop by the upcoming District Advisory Board meetings in District 1, 4, 5, & 6 for a Mini-Career Fair! We'll host three out of the four fairs and can't wait to help connect job seekers with new opportunities. See you there!

This week's mobile distribution calendar is here! If you are in need of a little extra help this week, check out a mobile or find a pantry near you by visiting kansasfoodsource.org and click on your county. 🌽🍽

With dangerously high temps in the forecast this week, please make sure you are staying hydrated and safe, and be kind & courteous to our amazing partners and volunteers who will be working in the heat.

New Life Church Of Wichita | New Life Church and Outreach Center Wichita | Progressive MBC Pastor | Clark County Health Department | The Minneola Den | Wichita County Health Department Leoti, Kansas | NESS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Ness City, KS | Scott City Hope’s Closet | Kearny County Health Page | Hodgeman County Health Department | Barber County Health Department

🎮Level up this summer Wichita State University College of Applied Studies Esports Summer Camp for students ages 13-18. There are a view seats lefts for anyone intrested in connecting with other fellow gamers!

When: July 28 - August 1,
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Heskett Center Esports Hub.

To register visit https://secure.touchnet.com/C21797_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=5840&SINGLESTORE=true