'Repack the Backpack' initiative helps Lexington students replenish school supplies
Students in Lexington received much-needed school supplies thanks to an event Thursday, hosted by UWBG and Anthem Kentucky Medicaid.
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- Mar 16
We Will Call Her Tonya
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...
- Mar 15
UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF THE NETWORK ADVISORY COUNCIL
United Way Worldwide (UWW) announced today the creation and membership of the United Way Network Advisory Council
- Mar 9
We Will Call Him Zack
Zack needed help, so a friend brought him to a WayPoint Center looking for a place to start. Upon arrival, the friends were offered...
- Mar 2
We Will Call Her Ashley
A former client reached out to our West End WayPoint Center in Lexington, asking for help for a friend, Ashley. She explained to our...
- Feb 23
We Will Call Him Jeff
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...
- Feb 18
Dr. Eli Capilouto - President of the University of Kentucky
"The partnership between the University of Kentucky and United Way of the Bluegrass is incredibly special because it brings together..."
- Jan 26
We Will Call Her Jackie
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...
- Jan 19
We Will Call Him Albert
Albert dreamed about starting his own business. He had the necessary entrepreneurial spirit, but he lacked a good understanding of key...
- Jan 12
Traditional Bank facilitates donation to United Way Tornado Relief Fund
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.
- Jan 12
We Will Call Her Jane
Jane fought back the tears until she could no longer. She had found a sympathetic ear – and a passionate advocate – in Gerri Botts Lilly,...
- Jan 10
Brock Saladin - Chief Commercial Officer at Lexmark and Former UWBG Board Member
“The more people you meet at UWBG, the more you will want to get involved and the more you’ll want to do.”
- 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...