Tag: Knox County United Way

United Way of Knox County Update

Halle Krajenski, Program Director for the United Way of Knox County shared an update with The Morning Thing.
She shared about the outstanding success of the latest event hosted by Women United – Power of the Purse. Click HERE to hear the full conversation.


This incredible fundraiser will provide funds for grants to support projects that impact the lives of our friends and neighbors in Knox County.
The grant application deadline has been extended to the end of 2022!
Find out more at https://www.uwayknox.org/women-united-grant-application-0

Stay connected with the United Way at https://www.uwayknox.org/

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The 2019 Knox County United Way Campaign is underway

The 2019 United Way Kick-Off Luncheon was held today in Mount Vernon. WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Executive Director, Kelly Brenneman. She shared highlights of Kick-Off Week including what money has been raised so far. She also shared this year’s theme, goal and how you can stay connected with the Knox County Campaign.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Here is the current total (as of 9/13/19):

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United Way Campaign Kickoff Week

Yesterday we talked with Executive director of the United Way of Knox County, Kelly Brenneman, about the United Way’s campaign kickoff week. To hear our full conversation with Kelly click HERE.

Kelly shared all about the United Way of Knox county and gives us the inside scoop to the campaign kickoff. Kelly also shares how to get involved and stay up to date with the calendar. Click HERE for more info.

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The United Way of Knox County Crunch Out Program celebrates fitness

Crunch Out Knox County  is a youth wellness program involving Physical Education teachers and 4th grade students throughout Knox County. Students complete weekly journals, track their exercise progress and their healthy eating habits to win prizes.

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with representatives from the United Way about the Crunch Out Program.

Marilyn Rutherford – PE Instructor at Fredericktown Elementary

Kurt Roberts – PE Instructor at Dan Emmett and East Elementary schools in Mount Vernon.

Click HERE to hear their conversation about the success of this program with the youth in our community.

Click HERE to find out more about the program and how to get involved.

Click HERE to support the United Way of Knox County.

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Meet the Team – Crunch Out Obesity in Knox County

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This week’s Meet the Team feature shines the spotlight on “Crunch Out Obesity in Knox County”. Daria Swisher of The Morning Thing talked with Lisa Rutter from United Way and Ashley Phillips from the Knox County Health Department about this successful program. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

For more information about Crunch Out Obesity, click HERE

For more information about getting healthy in Knox County, go to gethealthyknox.org

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