Pando is more than a program. It is a movement changing the way Kansas supports its students. The Wichita Business Journal highlights the impact of our work and the students who inspire it. Through PandoKids, NextGen, and Reality U, we connect more than 50,000 students each year

🔥 We cannot stop watching this. Like… we’ve already hit replay a million times. And our own Cooking theme song?!🔥 Hit play. Turn up the volume. Smile big. Because this is what community looks like when it shows up for students. 💚✨ Cooking for a Cause 2025 was pure magic -

💚 Sometimes, all you need is one adult who believes in you. 🎥 Watch 👉 https://t.co/rL1OdtlBnU That’s The Pando Way! Connecting students with the support, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed. And showing just how far we can make student success go. Thank you to

Wow, what a night! Cooking for a Cause was a delicious success, with over 700 community members Coming on Down to Kansas Star Casino to raise money to support Pando programs. We’ll have PLENTY more photos and videos of the excitement, but first we want to do another shoutout to

🔥 We’re just $93 away from hitting $100,000 before Cooking for a Cause begins! 🔥 💚 Tip your favorite chefs now and help us cross the line! → https://t.co/uHnwQBrpy3 Let’s do this, Wichita — help push us over the top by supporting these incredible chefs who are cooking with

💚 Cooking with heart. Competing with purpose. 💚 Show your support and help these chefs make an even bigger impact! 👉 https://t.co/uHnwQBrpy3 These chefs are bringing their passion to the plate — cooking up incredible dishes and unforgettable impact at Cooking for a Cause!

🎉 Today’s the day! 🎉 Before the tasting begins, we need YOU to help our chefs rise to the top. 💰 → https://t.co/uHnwQBrpy3 The kitchen lights are on, the music’s bumpin’, and these chefs are ready to come on down and cook for a cause! 💚 Bridgette & Pete Geoghegan 📚 Brad

🎉 We’re ready to party like it’s $19.99! 💿✨ See what we did there? ☝️ Before we get to AfterGlow: Retro Remix, we need you to drop your tips like they’re glowsticks and keep student success shining bright! 💚 👉 https://t.co/uHnwQBrpy3 The celebration continues with

💚 We know we can’t do it by ourselves. And that’s okay. Because it’s about doing it together. Collaboration is how we move our community forward. And today, we are celebrating partners who make a tremendous impact in so many different ways - from nutrition and basic needs, to

💲 Battle of the Financials! 💲 Support these financial pros as they compete for culinary glory and champion student success. Tip your favorite Chefs here: https://t.co/uHnwQBrpy3 Numbers, knowledge, and next-level flavor. These Chefs spend their days strengthening our

🎤 DROP YOUR TIPS LIKE THEY'RE PLINKO CHIPS! 👇 💚 Support student success and cheer on everyday people who are champions for kids 👇 🔗 https://t.co/uHnwQBrpy3 Featured Chefs: 👨‍🍳 Nick Engle & Lindsay Fine 🍳 Maci Meitler & James Higgs 🔥 Jim Johnson & Patricia Sherwood 🥘

50,000 students. These Chefs show up for them every single day. Support their work and fuel student success: https://t.co/uHnwQBrpy3 They mentor. They encourage. They empower kids to believe in themselves and build brighter futures. Meet the Chefs who lift up students: 👟

It’s Monday. You’re scrolling at work. And by Saturday… You could be packing for Hawaii. 🌺🌞 5-night Waikiki stay for 2 + snorkeling adventure 🐠 The only thing standing between you and paradise? A raffle ticket. 🎟 1 for $20 | 6 for $100 ✅ Not required to be present to win

🍰 Battle of the Bakers • Round 2: Sweet Treats! The sugar showdown continues! Meet our next talented teams serving up sweet treats for Cooking for a Cause: 🍪 Love in the Mix LLC ✨ Cassie Addington & Stephanie Yon 🎓 Patrick Sehl (Reality U’s very own!) & Joel Smith Who

👏 We want to give another round of applause to our incredible Presenting Sponsors, @Cargill and Kansas Surgery and Recovery! 👏 Their support makes Cooking for a Cause possible and fuels life-changing impact for students across our community. Because of partners like them,

🔥 Meet the Guest Judges! 🔥 Five of Wichita’s favorites are stepping up to the plate at Cooking for a Cause to crown our Best Sweet and Best Savory Top Chefs! 🎤✨ Introducing your guest judges: 🍽️ @iAMjackstacks13 🌮 Wichi.Taco 📸 Live Local 🏙️ Wichita Life 🍴 @wichitabyeb

🎂🍰 Battle of the Bakers! 🍰🎂 It is Part One of our sweet showdown and these Chefs are ready to whisk, whip, and wow! From custom cupcakes to creative confections, they are serving serious dessert energy for Cooking for a Cause. 💥 Tip your favorite Chef and fuel student

“I’ll bid $1, Bob!” Come on down and get in on the action! 🎉 Our Cooking for a Cause Raffle and Silent Auction are open and filled with fun and unique items that support 50,000 Kansas students through Pando programs. You don’t have to attend to bid or win! Get your tickets and

“I’ll bid $1, Bob!” 💚 Our Silent Auction is now open with fun and unique prizes that support Kansas students through Pando programs. You don’t have to attend the event to bid or win! Ends Nov 8 at 8 PM. Start bidding 👉 https://t.co/PBTKMmAHoa #CookingForACause #ComeOnDown

🔥 Chef Spotlight: Battle of the BBQ! Come on down… it’s time to turn up the heat! 🔥 Today’s featured Chefs are bringing bold flavor, creativity, and big personality to the Cooking for a Cause kitchen: 🍖 BlackMarket BBQ - serving up crowd-pleasing favorites with serious