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Dec 29, 2021
We Will Call Him Bobby
Bobby didn’t know where to start. His sons, ages 1 and 3, had always lived with their mother, Bobby’s former girlfriend, but she had died...


Dec 17, 2021
Cathy Jennings - Franklin County Board of Trustees Member
“The staff at UWBG has it together. They show up and put 100% towards all the tasks they take on.”


Nov 16, 2021
Allen Waugerman - Current Lexmark CEO
"The first deed they did 100 years ago now trickles down for probably six or seven generations."


Nov 9, 2021
Kathy Jaeger - Board Treasurer, Finance Committee Chair, Associate Director of Tax for Dean Dorton
"All of the work and fundraising done by UWBG stays in our local area to help the people in our communities."


Oct 18, 2021
Jade Miles - Young Leaders Society President, Global OEM Sales Account Manager for Lexmark
"The more you try to learn and get out and volunteer, the more you truly understand exactly what United Way is doing."


Oct 8, 2021
Mayor Tom Prather - Mayor of Georgetown, Board of Trustees Member and Longtime Supporter
"What we have is the ability to get engaged locally, make a difference locally and in our region through United Way of the Bluegrass."


Oct 7, 2021
Bill Brown - Employee Campaign Chair at JIF, Sweet Dreams Project Supporter
"It’s incredibly rewarding to help those in the community in need, especially children."


Oct 1, 2021
Augusta Julian - Retired BCTC President and Former Board Chair from 2014-2015
I’m really pleased that there is an organization like United Way of the Bluegrass here in Central Kentucky. I wish them many years...


Sep 27, 2021
Chas Sargent - Former YLS President, Current Board of Directors Member
The future is very bright. It is an exciting time for those involved with United Way of the Bluegrass to see how things play out...


Sep 11, 2021
9-11 Heroes
As the 20th anniversary of September 11th falls upon us, United Way of the Bluegrass encourages you to reflect, spend time...


Aug 20, 2021
Yajaira Aich West - ECC at PNC; Former Fayette BOT Member; Led Countdown to Kindergarten Initiative
"Our UWBG is helping generations succeed by its investments into impactful programs and organizations." ~Yajaira Aich West


Aug 5, 2021
Kevin Middleton - President of United Way of Kentucky
"United Way is here to improve lives and strengthen communities." ~Kevin Middleton


Aug 2, 2021
Drew Beckett - CEO of Paris-Bourbon County YMCA, Community Impact Task Force Member
"It always helps to hear input from people that aren’t actively working on a certain project every single day." ~ Drew Beckett


Jul 27, 2021
Sam Mitchell - Valvoline CEO; Centennial Campaign Co-chair; Major Supporter
We recently spoke with Sam Mitchell, the CEO of Valvoline and a major supporter of United Way of the Bluegrass. Read below to see what...


Jul 21, 2021
In Memory of Samuel “Sam” Barnes -
United Way of the Bluegrass (UWBG) is currently celebrating our centennial year, and are highlighting 100 Heroes who have been important


Jul 19, 2021
Serenity Wright - Current Chair of Community Impact Task Force
"The purpose of WayPoint isn’t to create something new, but to bring together the resources that are already available." ~Serenity Wright


Jul 14, 2021
Gregory L. Dixon - Former Board Chair from 2011-2012
"My name wasn’t well known in the community. They said they wanted me, and that they thought I would do a good job.” ~Gregory L. Dixon


Jul 12, 2021
Christian Motley - Chair of Policy & Advocacy Committee, Member of Community Impact Task Force
"We are currently really excited about the WayPoint Center strategy. This strategy includes neighborhood hubs that people can visit and..."


Jul 9, 2021
Bradley Stevenson - Partner, Executive Director Child Care Council; Policy and Advocacy Committee
“United Way is the one agency in town that can pull all the partners together to have the most collective impact on our children..."


Jul 8, 2021
Paula Hanson - Former Board of Directors Chair, Retired from Dean Dorton
“It’s a great experience. The people are great and the work UWBG is doing is great. The model is ever changing as we evolve..."
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