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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 29, 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.”
Dec 17, 2021


Allen Waugerman - Current Lexmark CEO
"The first deed they did 100 years ago now trickles down for probably six or seven generations."
Nov 16, 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."
Nov 9, 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 18, 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 8, 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 7, 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...
Oct 1, 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 27, 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...
Sep 11, 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 20, 2021


Kevin Middleton - President of United Way of Kentucky
"United Way is here to improve lives and strengthen communities." ~Kevin Middleton
Aug 5, 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
Aug 2, 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 27, 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 21, 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 19, 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 14, 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 12, 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 9, 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 8, 2021
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