NEWS

Aug 7, 2020

Statement Regarding the Passing of Sean Ross

It is with profound sadness that we share that Sean Ross - our colleague, friend and vice president of resource development, passed away at

Jul 31, 2020

United Way of Franklin County to Merge with United Way of the Bluegrass

After a year of consideration and preparation, United Way of Franklin County (UWFC) today announced that it will merge with United Way...

Jun 30, 2020

United Way Extends Regional Grants to Nonprofit Partners

United Way of the Bluegrass (UWBG) announced that it would extend its regional grant allocations for one additional year to funded...

Jun 2, 2020

Statement from Timothy Johnson

I know I am not alone when I say that I am deeply saddened by the recent and senseless deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud...

May 1, 2020

Local Coronavirus Relief Effort Joins Global GivingTuesdayNow Day of Giving

April 30, 2020 (Lexington, Ky.) -- United Way of the Bluegrass (UWBG) and Blue Grass Community Foundation (BGCF) are joining the...

Apr 22, 2020

Local Response Fund Sets $1 Million Goal, Awards $370,000 to Area Nonprofits

United Way of the Bluegrass and Blue Grass Community Foundation today announced a fundraising...

Mar 25, 2020

Response Fund Awards First Grants to Provide Relief Across the Bluegrass

United Way of the Bluegrass (UWBG) and Blue Grass Community Foundation (BGCF) joined forces earlier this month to launch a Coronavirus...

Mar 25, 2020

Response Fund Launched to Provide Relief Across Central Kentucky

United Way of the Bluegrass (UWBG) and Blue Grass Community Foundation (BGCF) joined forces earlier this month to launch a Coronavirus...

Dec 2, 2019

Giving Tuesday All Star: Create a Facebook Fundraiser

Tomorrow - Tuesday, December 3 - is GivingTuesday. We are excited to focus on a program that helps create Sweet Dreams for students...

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