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Students in Lexington received much-needed school supplies thanks to an event Thursday, hosted by UWBG and Anthem Kentucky Medicaid.

It was 6:45 p.m. when Tonya was calling the WayPoint Center in tears. The voice on the other end spoke softly in the hope of calming her...

United Way Worldwide (UWW) announced today the creation and membership of the United Way Network Advisory Council

Zack needed help, so a friend brought him to a WayPoint Center looking for a place to start. Upon arrival, the friends were offered...

A former client reached out to our West End WayPoint Center in Lexington, asking for help for a friend, Ashley. She explained to our...

A friend told Jeff to visit United Way’s West End WayPoint Center and talk to Gerri, because she would help him find a job. That friend...

"The partnership between the University of Kentucky and United Way of the Bluegrass is incredibly special because it brings together..."

Jackie was seven months pregnant and had no money to buy a crib. That’s why she went to the Black & Williams WayPoint Center. The...

Albert dreamed about starting his own business. He had the necessary entrepreneurial spirit, but he lacked a good understanding of key...

Traditional Bank last week presented a check to the United Way of the Bluegrass in honor of the United Way of Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund.

Jane fought back the tears until she could no longer. She had found a sympathetic ear – and a passionate advocate – in Gerri Botts Lilly,...

“The more people you meet at UWBG, the more you will want to get involved and the more you’ll want to do.”

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...

“The staff at UWBG has it together. They show up and put 100% towards all the tasks they take on.”

"The first deed they did 100 years ago now trickles down for probably six or seven generations."

"All of the work and fundraising done by UWBG stays in our local area to help the people in our communities."

"The more you try to learn and get out and volunteer, the more you truly understand exactly what United Way is doing."

"What we have is the ability to get engaged locally, make a difference locally and in our region through United Way of the Bluegrass."

"It’s incredibly rewarding to help those in the community in need, especially children."

I’m really pleased that there is an organization like United Way of the Bluegrass here in Central Kentucky. I wish them many years...