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Somerset, KY – 08/28/2024 – United Way of South Central Kentucky (UWSCKY) has opened their application cycle for 2025 funding. Non-profits from across the 10-county Lake Cumberland Area (Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, McCreary, Pulaski, Russell, Taylor, and Wayne Counties) are invited to apply through traditional “Partner Agency” funding or “Mini Grant” funding for requestsContinueContinue reading “United Way Opens Funding Application”

Somerset, KY – 08/12/2024 – United Way of South Central Kentucky (UWSCKY) has received $25,000 to start the RIDE UNITED: TRANSPORTATION ACCESS (RUTA) program in Pulaski County. The program aims to provide free and reduced-cost rides to clients in need. Earlier this year, Aetna Better Health of Kentucky formed a Health Council to talk withContinueContinue reading “United Way of South Central Kentucky Receives Transportation Funding”

Women United: Women Empowering Young Leaders Receives Grant

“The shortest foot race in Kentucky” returns on Thursday, May 2 in downtown Somerset! Each year members of the community come together to make the 350-yard “dash” from the crosswalk near Citizens National Bank on E. Mt. Vernon St. to the Farmer’s Market at CNB Pavillion to enjoy their reward of a delicious banana split!ContinueContinue reading “Lickety Split Returns May 2”

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital (LCRH) is proud to support the United Way of South Central Kentucky.

The United Way of South Central Kentucky (UWSCKY) has announced its partner agencies and mini grant recipients for 2024. Selected from non-profits in the 10-county Lake Cumberland Area, the eight partner agencies and five mini grant recipients have been chosen for their alignment with United Way’s mission. UWSCKY will invest a total of $45,000 in these chosen organizations, aiming to broaden impact across the region in 2024.

November 2023

From Crystal’s Desk:

Another year is drawing to a close. It’s hard to believe we are already in November – we have been very busy this year learning from and serving in the ten counties across our region. The miles and the time have passed quickly! We are thankful for another year to serve our neighbors and friends and look forward to growing our reach and impact in the years to come! I would love an opportunity to talk with you more – to learn what matters most to you, catch up on all the great things we’re doing, hear your suggestions, and answer your questions. If you’d like to connect, please reach out to me! director@uwscky.org.

UPDATES FROM UWSCKY

United Way Opens Funding Application
Somerset, KY – 10/16/2023 – United Way of South Central Kentucky (UWSCKY) has opened their funding application cycle for 2024 funding. Non-profits from across the 10-county Lake Cumberland Area (Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, McCreary, Pulaski, Russell, Taylor, and Wayne Counties) are invited to apply through traditional “Partner Agency” funding or a new “Mini Grant” funding application for requests of $1,000 or less.

Somerset, KY – 09/15/2023 – The Women United affinity group of United Way of South Central Kentucky (UWSCKY) is partnering with Meece Middle School to launch “WEYL: Women Empowering Young Leaders” this fall.  The program aims to provide support to at-risk and disadvantaged eighth grade girls and help prepare them for future success. “We areContinueContinue reading “Women United: Women Empowering Young Leaders, Meece Middle School”

Real Men Read is returning for the 23-24 school year! Yesterday we had the pleasure of meeting with Hopkins Elementary to plan their sessions! If you would like to be a volunteer reader this year, please visit https://uwscky.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=844077 and review the options available! Sessions will be the second Wednesday of each month, October to MarchContinueContinue reading “Real Men Read Returns – Hopkins Elementary”