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...

Zack needed help, so a friend brought him to a WayPoint Center looking for a place to start. Upon arrival, the friends were offered...

A former client reached out to our West End WayPoint Center in Lexington, asking for help for a friend, Ashley. She explained to our...

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...

"The partnership between the University of Kentucky and United Way of the Bluegrass is incredibly special because it brings together..."

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...

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

"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...

United Way of the Bluegrass (UWBG) is currently celebrating our centennial year, and are highlighting 100 Heroes who have been important

"The purpose of WayPoint isn’t to create something new, but to bring together the resources that are already available." ~Serenity Wright

"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

"We are currently really excited about the WayPoint Center strategy. This strategy includes neighborhood hubs that people can visit and..."

“United Way is the one agency in town that can pull all the partners together to have the most collective impact on our children..."

“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..."

“It’s a great service. Whatever spare time you have or make to volunteer can make a difference for you, too.” ~ Karen Wheeler

At United Way of the Bluegrass, we are currently celebrating our centennial year. We are highlighting 100 Heroes who have...

“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

At United Way of the Bluegrass, we are currently celebrating our centennial year. We are highlighting 100 Heroes who...

Over the course of 2021, we will feature 100 Heroes who have been instrumental in our fight for...

Over the course of 2021, we will feature 100 Heroes who have been instrumental in our fight for...

Over the course of 2021, we will feature 100 Heroes who have been instrumental in our fight for...

Over the course of 2021, we will feature 100 Heroes who have been instrumental in our fight for...

Over the course of 2021, we will feature 100 Heroes who have been instrumental in our fight for...

Over the course of 2021, we will feature 100 Heroes who have been instrumental in our fight for...

Over the course of 2021, we will feature 100 Heroes who have been instrumental in our fight for...

Over the course of 2021, we will feature 100 Heroes who have been instrumental in our fight for...

Over the course of 2021, we will feature 100 Heroes who have been instrumental in our fight for...

Over the course of 2021, we will feature 100 Heroes who have been instrumental in our fight for...

Over the course of 2021, we will feature 100 Heroes who have been instrumental in our fight for...

Over the course of 2021, we will feature 100 Heroes who have been instrumental in our fight for...

To celebrate National Volunteer Week, we want to recognize and thank volunteers who lend their time, talents and voices to help us build...

Over the course of 2021, we will feature 100 Heroes who have been instrumental in our fight for...

Over the course of 2021, we will feature 100 Heroes who have been instrumental in our fight for...

Over the course of 2021, we will feature 100 Heroes who have been instrumental in our fight for...

Over the course of 2021, we will feature 100 Heroes who have been instrumental in our fight for...