"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

"Have you done your research on WHO I AM and what I HAVE DONE? You are [kind of] talking to Ghandi about Peace." -- Steven

And no, I do did not "know who I am!"

We are all suseptible to being arrogant. It is part of the human condition and we are all flawed.

However, we can fix it quickly when we are present in mind.

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility value others above yourselves.

"Who are my People I want to do life with?" -Jason Toevs, CTO Scroll Happy

Social Media pllatforms changed all of our lives-- some positive, some negative, some tragically.

Jason Toevs is a Founder and Tech Leader and he is very thoughtful about his approach to this powerful tool. Scroll Happy (scrollhappy.com) is the wholesome platform for Social Media.

This world will continue to grow and we must be disciplined about our engagement with it. This is what Scroll Happy by UP has as their mission.

Jason's leadership with technology, social media, and AI is through one lens: maximum human benefit, without eroding our humanity.

"Why don't you give it a chance, Man..." Wichita by the Adler Brothers

The Adler Brothers Conor and Patrick are from a very talented family. They represent 2/3 of the band the Adler Brothers who have a brand new hit out anywhere that you get your music streaming called Wichita. It's a joy for me to announce this song written by Conor.

Conor came to Wichita USA from Chicago and all you have to do is listen to him talk for 10 seconds to know, he is certainly a man from Chicago. But he took a chance. He took a chance and was courageous enough to follow his dreams of working with Founders and helping them get there unique businesses off the ground. Conor has excelled working with NXTUS.io, company that invests in and mentors founders/entrepreneurs who's businesses are ready for primetime.

His brother Patrick not only has a beautiful voice, but is embarking on an entrepreneurial journey of his own as a professional golfer. It is certainly a difficult endeavor and one that is full of intense competition-- just like founding a company is. What a joy it is for me to talk to these two almost-Irish-citizen-Chicagoens who made their way to connect with Wichita, USA, and weave themselves into our own fabric of people who do difficult things at the highest level and working with entrepreneurs.

Check out the Adler Brothers on all social media platforms and wherever you stream your music. Look for their new album dropping November 7. I'm grateful to know that I can't wait to meet the final third of the trio.

You have to turn the corner from "I have to do this" to "I want to do this." -Kasey Beltz

Founder, Inventor and Entrepreneur Kasey Beltz created his life on the principal of courage. The Courage to pursue a better outcome despite resistance from societal norms. As human being we are uniquely designed to create. And each human being posesses unique abilities that when pursued and paired with others unique abilities, creates reults that make human beings better.

Kasey invented an implememt that increases precision for rifles and firearms. His products are used all over the world and with the elite of the elite who are seking precise outcomes.

I am grateful for his meaningful pursuit of greater opportunity for people to thrive. He leads by example. Visit accu-shot.com

Megan is an extraordinary young woman. She is accomplished. She is a communicator. She has tremendous courage. And she is ready to work.

I am grateful to share her story. Now you can learn about Megan and help get her started in her career.

"Once you find something that works, you go all in on it." -Francis Baalman

Francis Baalman is an entrepreneur. Even if he didn't know what that word was as a child he knew he wanted to create a market and solve a problem for a profit at a very young age.

Francis wanted to be an entrepreneur so badly that he went to college and then he went to law school ,just so he could fund his future endeavors as an entrepreneur!

Francis owns real estate, he manages, he develops, he speculates, he provides lending solutions. all to bring value to other people while creating value for his family, his businesses and his future. And he wants you to know how to do it. Check out his podcast Property Pulse.

Francis shares how he created his orchard by planting one tree at a time. You can't do this without sacrifice. So get started now.