NEWS

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...

Albert dreamed about starting his own business. He had the necessary entrepreneurial spirit, but he lacked a good understanding of key...

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.

Jane fought back the tears until she could no longer. She had found a sympathetic ear – and a passionate advocate – in Gerri Botts Lilly,...

“The more people you meet at UWBG, the more you will want to get involved and the more you’ll want to do.”

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...

“The staff at UWBG has it together. They show up and put 100% towards all the tasks they take on.”

"The first deed they did 100 years ago now trickles down for probably six or seven generations."

"All of the work and fundraising done by UWBG stays in our local area to help the people in our communities."

"The more you try to learn and get out and volunteer, the more you truly understand exactly what United Way is doing."

"What we have is the ability to get engaged locally, make a difference locally and in our region through United Way of the Bluegrass."

"It’s incredibly rewarding to help those in the community in need, especially children."

I’m really pleased that there is an organization like United Way of the Bluegrass here in Central Kentucky. I wish them many years...

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...

As the 20th anniversary of September 11th falls upon us, United Way of the Bluegrass encourages you to reflect, spend time...

"Our UWBG is helping generations succeed by its investments into impactful programs and organizations." ~Yajaira Aich West

The PNC Foundation has awarded $225,000 in grants to Community Ventures, the United Way of the Bluegrass and the Urban League of Lexington

"United Way is here to improve lives and strengthen communities." ~Kevin Middleton

"It always helps to hear input from people that aren’t actively working on a certain project every single day." ~ Drew Beckett

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...