There’s something special happening here. Wichita is known for private sector entrepreneurship and innovation, and that spirit is alive and well throughout our community if you know where to look for it. 

Wichita is home to amazing social entrepreneurs building innovative solutions to our city’s greatest challenges. Just as people might be surprised at the incredible music they’ll find in Wichita, you may be surprised to learn that the people closest to the problems in our communities are the ones behind the most promising solutions. It’s the former gang leaders who are solving violence in communities, those who have struggled with addiction helping others in recovery, and parents and teachers leading innovative education solutions.