Mar 16We Will Call Her TonyaIt 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 9We Will Call Him ZackZack needed help, so a friend brought him to a WayPoint Center looking for a place to start. Upon arrival, the friends were offered...
Mar 2We Will Call Her AshleyA former client reached out to our West End WayPoint Center in Lexington, asking for help for a friend, Ashley. She explained to our...
Feb 23We Will Call Him JeffA 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 18Dr. 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 26We 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 19We Will Call Him AlbertAlbert dreamed about starting his own business. He had the necessary entrepreneurial spirit, but he lacked a good understanding of key...
Jan 12We Will Call Her JaneJane fought back the tears until she could no longer. She had found a sympathetic ear – and a passionate advocate – in Gerri Botts Lilly,...
Jan 10Brock 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, 2021We Will Call Him BobbyBobby 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, 2021Cathy 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, 2021Allen Waugerman - Current Lexmark CEO"The first deed they did 100 years ago now trickles down for probably six or seven generations."
Nov 9, 2021Kathy 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, 2021Jade 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, 2021Mayor 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, 2021Bill 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, 2021Augusta Julian - Retired BCTC President and Former Board Chair from 2014-2015I’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, 2021Chas Sargent - Former YLS President, Current Board of Directors MemberThe 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, 20219-11 HeroesAs the 20th anniversary of September 11th falls upon us, United Way of the Bluegrass encourages you to reflect, spend time...
Aug 20, 2021Yajaira 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