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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..."

Jul 1, 2021

United Way Opens WayPoint Centers In Lexington And Paris

The United Way of the Bluegrass is opening one-stop community-based centers to provide an easier route for underserved residents to improve

Jun 30, 2021

United Way to Launch New WayPoint Center Initiative

June 30, 2021 – Lexington, KY - United Way of the Bluegrass (UWBG) announced July 1 as the planned opening of its new WayPoint Center...

Jun 29, 2021

Leadership Lex class graduates, Johnson gets Leader honor

Commerce Lexington Inc. is celebrating the latest class of graduates from the 2020-21 Leadership Lexington program

Jun 24, 2021

Karen Wheeler - Chair, UWBG Franklin County Board of Trustees

“It’s a great service. Whatever spare time you have or make to volunteer can make a difference for you, too.” ~ Karen Wheeler

Jun 22, 2021

Laura Babbage - Former Campaign Chair 1997-1998

At United Way of the Bluegrass, we are currently celebrating our centennial year. We are highlighting 100 Heroes who have...

Jun 18, 2021

Vicki Seale - Recently Retired Vice President of Finance and Administration for UWBG

“My heart is really in this organization. I feel like even though I wasn’t in an outward facing role, the work I did"... ~Vicki Seale

Jun 14, 2021

Frank Miklavcic - Franklin Co. Board Member, Senior Games Organizer, and Longtime Supporter

At United Way of the Bluegrass, we are currently celebrating our centennial year. We are highlighting 100 Heroes who...

Jun 11, 2021

United Way Seeking Volunteers for Days of Action

On June 17-18, United Way of the Bluegrass (UWBG) will host its annual Days of Action...

Jun 9, 2021

In Memory of Dr. Richard Milich -

Over the course of 2021, we will feature 100 Heroes who have been instrumental in our fight for...

Jun 4, 2021

In Memory of Fred Kissling Jr. - Loyal Volunteer and Donor

Over the course of 2021, we will feature 100 Heroes who have been instrumental in our fight for...

Jun 2, 2021

Paige Bensing - Lexmark Worker, Former YLS Member, Current Women United Member, and supporter

Over the course of 2021, we will feature 100 Heroes who have been instrumental in our fight for...

May 28, 2021

Alan Stein - Former Board Chair, Campaign Chair, and Longtime Supporter

Over the course of 2021, we will feature 100 Heroes who have been instrumental in our fight for...

May 26, 2021

Craig Daniels - Current Board Member; Finance Committee Member; Longtime Supporter

Over the course of 2021, we will feature 100 Heroes who have been instrumental in our fight for...

May 19, 2021

Anne Nash - Former Board Member, Current Donor

Over the course of 2021, we will feature 100 Heroes who have been instrumental in our fight for...

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