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- Mar 16, 2022
- 2 min
We Will Call Her Tonya
It was 6:45 p.m. when Tonya was calling the WayPoint Center in tears. The voice on the other end spoke softly in the hope of calming her...
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- Mar 9, 2022
- 2 min
We Will Call Him Zack
Zack needed help, so a friend brought him to a WayPoint Center looking for a place to start. Upon arrival, the friends were offered...
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- Mar 2, 2022
- 2 min
We Will Call Her Ashley
A former client reached out to our West End WayPoint Center in Lexington, asking for help for a friend, Ashley. She explained to our...
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- Feb 23, 2022
- 2 min
We Will Call Him Jeff
A friend told Jeff to visit United Way’s West End WayPoint Center and talk to Gerri, because she would help him find a job. That friend...
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- Feb 18, 2022
- 3 min
Dr. Eli Capilouto - President of the University of Kentucky
"The partnership between the University of Kentucky and United Way of the Bluegrass is incredibly special because it brings together..."
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- Jan 26, 2022
- 2 min
We Will Call Her Jackie
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...
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- Jan 19, 2022
- 1 min
We Will Call Him Albert
Albert dreamed about starting his own business. He had the necessary entrepreneurial spirit, but he lacked a good understanding of key...
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- Jan 12, 2022
- 1 min
We Will Call Her Jane
Jane fought back the tears until she could no longer. She had found a sympathetic ear – and a passionate advocate – in Gerri Botts Lilly,...
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- Jan 10, 2022
- 4 min
Brock Saladin - Chief Commercial Officer at Lexmark and Former UWBG Board Member
“The more people you meet at UWBG, the more you will want to get involved and the more you’ll want to do.”
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- Dec 29, 2021
- 1 min
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...
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- Dec 17, 2021
- 3 min
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.”
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- Nov 16, 2021
- 3 min
Allen Waugerman - Current Lexmark CEO
"The first deed they did 100 years ago now trickles down for probably six or seven generations."
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- Nov 9, 2021
- 2 min
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."
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- Oct 18, 2021
- 5 min
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
- 4 min
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."
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- Oct 7, 2021
- 2 min
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."
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- Oct 1, 2021
- 4 min
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...
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- Sep 27, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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- Sep 11, 2021
- 2 min
9-11 Heroes
As the 20th anniversary of September 11th falls upon us, United Way of the Bluegrass encourages you to reflect, spend time...
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- Aug 20, 2021
- 5 min
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
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- Aug 5, 2021
- 3 min
Kevin Middleton - President of United Way of Kentucky
"United Way is here to improve lives and strengthen communities." ~Kevin Middleton
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- Aug 2, 2021
- 5 min
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
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- Jul 27, 2021
- 5 min
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...
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- Jul 21, 2021
- 2 min
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
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- Jul 19, 2021
- 4 min
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
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- Jul 14, 2021
- 4 min
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
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- Jul 12, 2021
- 5 min
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..."
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- Jul 9, 2021
- 5 min
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..."
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- Jul 8, 2021
- 4 min
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..."
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- Jun 24, 2021
- 3 min
Karen Wheeler - Chair, UWBG Franklin County Board of Trustees
“It’s a great service. Whatever spare time you have or make to volunteer can make a difference for you, too.” ~ Karen Wheeler
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- Jun 22, 2021
- 4 min
Laura Babbage - Former Campaign Chair 1997-1998
At United Way of the Bluegrass, we are currently celebrating our centennial year. We are highlighting 100 Heroes who have...
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- Jun 18, 2021
- 3 min
Vicki Seale - Recently Retired Vice President of Finance and Administration for UWBG
“My heart is really in this organization. I feel like even though I wasn’t in an outward facing role, the work I did"... ~Vicki Seale
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- Jun 14, 2021
- 3 min
Frank Miklavcic - Franklin Co. Board Member, Senior Games Organizer, and Longtime Supporter
At United Way of the Bluegrass, we are currently celebrating our centennial year. We are highlighting 100 Heroes who...
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- Jun 9, 2021
- 1 min
In Memory of Dr. Richard Milich -
Over the course of 2021, we will feature 100 Heroes who have been instrumental in our fight for...
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- Jun 4, 2021
- 1 min
In Memory of Fred Kissling Jr. - Loyal Volunteer and Donor
Over the course of 2021, we will feature 100 Heroes who have been instrumental in our fight for...
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- Jun 2, 2021
- 4 min
Paige Bensing - Lexmark Worker, Former YLS Member, Current Women United Member, and supporter
Over the course of 2021, we will feature 100 Heroes who have been instrumental in our fight for...
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- May 28, 2021
- 3 min
Alan Stein - Former Board Chair, Campaign Chair, and Longtime Supporter
Over the course of 2021, we will feature 100 Heroes who have been instrumental in our fight for...
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- May 26, 2021
- 2 min
Craig Daniels - Current Board Member; Finance Committee Member; Longtime Supporter
Over the course of 2021, we will feature 100 Heroes who have been instrumental in our fight for...
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- May 19, 2021
- 2 min
Anne Nash - Former Board Member, Current Donor
Over the course of 2021, we will feature 100 Heroes who have been instrumental in our fight for...
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- May 17, 2021
- 3 min
Mayor Linda Gorton - Current Lexington Mayor
Over the course of 2021, we will feature 100 Heroes who have been instrumental in our fight for...
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- May 14, 2021
- 5 min
Tim & Anna Cambron - Longtime Supporters; Current Woodford Trustee Members; Owners of Ruggles Sign
Over the course of 2021, we will feature 100 Heroes who have been instrumental in our fight for...
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- May 13, 2021
- 5 min
Rufus Friday - Former Board Member; Former Herald-Leader President and Publisher
Over the course of 2021, we will feature 100 Heroes who have been instrumental in our fight for...
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- May 7, 2021
- 4 min
Bill Farmer - Former President & CEO of UWBG
Over the course of 2021, we will feature 100 Heroes who have been instrumental in our fight for...
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- May 3, 2021
- 4 min
Morgan Daulton - Former Employee Campaign Coordinator, YLS Member, Former Chair of Finance Committee
Over the course of 2021, we will feature 100 Heroes who have been instrumental in our fight for...
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- Apr 26, 2021
- 3 min
Carol Bates - Former Vice President, Regional Partnerships at UWBG
Over the course of 2021, we will feature 100 Heroes who have been instrumental in our fight for...
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- Apr 21, 2021
- 1 min
Thank You, UWBG Volunteers!
To celebrate National Volunteer Week, we want to recognize and thank volunteers who lend their time, talents and voices to help us build...
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- Apr 19, 2021
- 3 min
Doug Michael - CKEEP Site Coordinator
Over the course of 2021, we will feature 100 Heroes who have been instrumental in our fight for...
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- Apr 14, 2021
- 3 min
Dr. Roberto Cardarelli - 211 Advocate
Over the course of 2021, we will feature 100 Heroes who have been instrumental in our fight for...
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- Apr 12, 2021
- 2 min
Winston Faircloth - Former President & CEO of UWBG
Over the course of 2021, we will feature 100 Heroes who have been instrumental in our fight for...
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