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Real Men Read is returning for the 23-24 school year! This morning we had the pleasure of meeting with Science Hill Independent to plan their sessions! If you would like to be a volunteer reader this year, please visit uwscky.galaxydigital.com/need/ and review the options available! We have 1) morning pre-school class, 1) afternoon pre-school class,ContinueContinue reading “Real Men Read Returns – Science Hill Independent”

United Way of South Central Kentucky is joining the efforts of the greater United Way Network on June 21 for the annual Day of Action! This year we are encouraging people across our 10-county region (Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, McCreary, Pulaski, Russell, Taylor, and Wayne Counties) to take action and do something impactful onContinueContinue reading “United Way Day of Action”

“The shortest foot race in Kentucky” returns on Thursday, June 8 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”

On March 15 UWSCKY was able to present the Bookmobile from Pulaski County Public Library with 104 new books! Thank you to the Commonwealth Journal for covering the story. Pictured:Front row, left to right: Raeann Bates, Bookmobile; Reci Shook, Sales Director at Courtyard Marriott and UWSCKY Board President; Charlotte Keeney, Director at Pulaski County PublicContinueContinue reading “United Way donation adds to Pulaski’s Bookmobile offerings”

United Way staff and volunteers from across the state, including Crystal Cox, executive director for our local United Way, in the Capitol Rotunda. Governor Andy Beshear, Commissioner Ryan Quarles, Senate President Pro Tempore David Givens, Senate Minority Floor Leader Gerald Neal, and Other Elected Leaders Join United Way Advocates for the 10th Live United DayContinueContinue reading “UWSCKY Participates in Live United Day”

Check out this great article by Carla Slavey at Commonwealth Journal Somerset, Ky.! One correction – Morrow Studios will be doing a *demonstration* on Friday and you can learn more about their offerings, classes, paintings and more. Shane will not be giving out lessons on Friday. It’s time to open your heart – to learningContinueContinue reading “Love Your Heart fair takes place Friday at Somerset Mall”

Photo: Volunteer readers pose with Hopkins Elementary leadership, Mrs. Sarah Burnett and Dr. Hubert Schroer, along with Crystal Cox from United Way of South Central Kentucky at the December 7 reading session. Somerset, KY – 12/07/2022 – United Way of South Central Kentucky launched a new literacy initiative called “Real Men Read” at Hopkins Elementary on DecemberContinueContinue reading “United Way of South Central Kentucky Launches Reading Initiative at Hopkins Elementary School”

Somerset, KY, October 11, 2022 – The local United Way (UWSCKY) is proud to announce another “clean” opinion audit for the 2021 calendar year. Barry Daulton, CPA presented the audit Tuesday to UWSCKY staff and board members. UWSCKY Executive Director, Crystal Cox, said the audit was “unmodified” or “clean,” meaning it was the best typeContinueContinue reading “United Way of South Central Kentucky Receives Clean Audit”

Click to read the full press release from the Commonwealth Journal.