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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 PublicContinue reading “United Way donation adds to Pulaski’s Bookmobile offerings”

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 Day at the Capitol FRANKFORT, KY – Advocates from across the Commonwealth convened in Frankfort Wednesday, February 15, for the 10th annual Live UnitedContinue 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 learningContinue reading “Love Your Heart fair takes place Friday at Somerset Mall”

Somerset, KY – 12/07/2022 – United Way of South Central Kentucky launched a new literacy initiative called “Real Men Read” at Hopkins Elementary on December 7, 2022. Thirty-two men in our community volunteered to read to individual classrooms as part of this new program. “We are excited to expand our impact on youth literacy through the RealContinue 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 typeContinue reading “United Way of South Central Kentucky Receives Clean Audit”

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

United Way of United South Central Kentucky plans to register voters in Somerset, KY to celebrate the national holiday. Somerset, KY, September 14 – On September 20, 2022, Americans will celebrate National Voter Registration Day with a massive cross-country effort to register voters ahead of the hotly contested midterm elections. Every eligible American voter shouldContinue reading “September 20, 2022 is National Voter Registration Day”

On Wednesday, August 3 United Way of South Central Kentucky will host their 37th Annual United Way Golf Scramble. For more information, to register or to sponsor, please visit https://annual-united-way-golf-scramble.perfectgolfevent.com/ Additionally, this year UWSCKY is offering a $10,000 Hole-In-One contest! Join the fun at Eagles Nest on August 3!

Check out this great article from Carla with the Commonwealth Journal celebrating our 50 YEARS of serving the region! Thanks so much, Carla! — at Commonwealth Journal Somerset, Ky. Article link: https://joom.ag/D9ad/p16

By JANIE SLAVEN Commonwealth Journal  |  Link to article: https://www.facebook.com/163116807040001/posts/5585103161507978/ Apr 21, 2022      Millions of volunteers across the nation donate their time and energy to make their communities a better place to live. This week, April 17-23, the efforts of these individuals are being spotlighted during National Volunteer Week. Locally, the week was marked WednesdayContinue reading “United Way celebrates National Volunteer Week with portal announcement”

SOMERSET, KY, February 15, 2022 – Local Starbucks partners (employees) nominated United Way of South Central Kentucky (UWSCKY) for The Starbucks Foundation Neighborhood Grants program. This round of Neighborhood Grants focused on supporting organizations that address a critical need in the community and that partners are passionate about. During the 2021 holiday season, The Starbucks FoundationContinue reading “United Way South Central Kentucky Receives $1,000 – The Starbucks Foundation Neighborhood Grants”

SOMERSET, KY, February 3, 2022 – United Way of South Central Kentucky announced a $10,000 grant award from United Way Worldwide’s COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund. This grant was awarded to 175 United Ways across the United States and is intended to increase internal capacity and crisis response preparedness, including critical areas such as businessContinue reading “United Way South Central Kentucky Receives $10,000 Grant from United Way Worldwide’s COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund”

Toyotetsu North America presents $10,000 donation December 16, 2021; Somerset, KY — Toyotetsu North America, on behalf of its team members and staff, presented a $5,000 donation to the United Way of South-Central Kentucky from its plant in Somerset and a $5,000 donation to the United Way of the Ohio Valley from its plant in OwensboroContinue reading “Toyotetsu North America Supports Tornado Relief”

Somerset 106.1 once again partners with UWSCKY for an end of year Radio-thon. This year’s Radio-thon will be held on Christmas Eve from 7:00 am – 10:00 am on 106.1 FM and live online at https://www.somerset106.com/player/?playerID=1245. During the Mid-Mornings with Amy Stroud segment there will be a special *jolly* guest joining us live on the airContinue reading “Somerset 106 Hosts Radiothon”

Following the devastating tornadoes and storms that hit Kentucky on December 10 and 11, UWSCKY partnered with United Ways across the state in support of the United Way of Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund. On the morning of Saturday, December 11, United Way leaders from across the state connected with United Way of Kentucky and theContinue reading “UWSCKY Partners for Tornado Relief”

Ford Brothers Auctioneers hosted a Cyber Monday/Giving Tuesday online auction to benefit UWSCKY. The auction raised more than $1,215 for UWSCKY! The auction included items donated by Kentucky State Parks, Master Musician’s Festival, iHeart Media, Hendrickson, Taco John’s, Sonny’s, Baney’s Bangin’ Sauce, ProTrade Hardware, Village Laundry & U-Haul, and other private donors. Thank you toContinue reading “Cyber Monday / Giving Tuesday Auction”

Join us at The Whistle Stop in Stearns! Come out and learn more about the United Way and how we help McCreary County. Learn more by following the Facebook event!

United Way of South Central Kentucky (UWSCKY) was well represented at the first annual 40 Under 40 Awards Gala through Young Professionals of Lake Cumberland (YPLC) held on Saturday, October 23 at The Center for Rural Development. YPLC created the 40 Under 40 Awards to recognize stand-out individuals under the age of 40 who haveContinue reading “40 Under 40 Gala”

United Way of South Central Kentucky was asked by SPEDA to volunteer in the historic groundbreaking ceremony for Horse Soldier Bourbon in Somerset. Learn more about the event from the SPEDA Newsroom.

United Way of South Central Kentucky will be exhibiting at the 2021 SOAR Summit. SOAR – Shaping Our Appalachian Region – serves many of the same communities as UWSCKY. This year’s Summit will be held at The Arena in Corbin, KY on October 13 & 14. UWSCKY will be providing information about their work acrossContinue reading “UWSCKY to exhibit at SOAR Summit”

Join us Tuesday, October 5 at noon at the monthly Chamber of Commerce luncheon for our Annual Campaign Kick-Off! The luncheon will be held at The Center for Rural Development in Somerset. This year we’ll have a few minutes at the beginning of the luncheon to share about UWSCKY and then our partners at FordContinue reading “Annual Campaign Kick-Off – Tuesday, October 5”

Join us at Reel Java & Creamery for a fundraising event! They’ll donate a portion of proceeds from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 30. We hope you can join us for dinner!