NEWS RELEASES

Feb 10, 2023

Historic East End Building Will Soon House Newest WayPoint Center

LEXINGTON, Ky. – United Way of the Bluegrass (UWBG) is honored to announce that the Marksbury Family Foundation has committed the lead...

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Nov 20, 2022

CELEBRATE A BUDGET-FRIENDLY HOLIDAY SEASON

Stay on track with your holiday spending with these simple tips and our free holiday budget worksheet.

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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

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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

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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...

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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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Jun 11, 2021

United Way Seeking Volunteers for Days of Action

On June 17-18, United Way of the Bluegrass (UWBG) will host its annual Days of Action...

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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

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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...

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Jun 29, 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...

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Jun 1, 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...

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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...

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Apr 21, 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...

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Mar 24, 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...

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Mar 24, 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...

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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...