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."
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- 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...
- Sep 27, 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 11, 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...
- Aug 20, 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 10, 2021
PNC awards $225,000 to three groups to address racial justice
The PNC Foundation has awarded $225,000 in grants to Community Ventures, the United Way of the Bluegrass and the Urban League of Lexington
- Aug 5, 2021
Kevin Middleton - President of United Way of Kentucky
"United Way is here to improve lives and strengthen communities." ~Kevin Middleton
- Aug 2, 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
- Jul 27, 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 21, 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 19, 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 14, 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 12, 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 9, 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 8, 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 1, 2021
United Way Opens WayPoint Centers In Lexington And Paris
The United Way of the Bluegrass is opening one-stop community-based centers to provide an easier route for underserved residents to improve
- Jun 30, 2021
United Way to Launch New WayPoint Center Initiative
June 30, 2021 – Lexington, KY - United Way of the Bluegrass (UWBG) announced July 1 as the planned opening of its new WayPoint Center...
- Jun 29, 2021
Leadership Lex class graduates, Johnson gets Leader honor
Commerce Lexington Inc. is celebrating the latest class of graduates from the 2020-21 Leadership Lexington program
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