The new Executive Director of the United Way of Knox County, Lori Jones-Perkins, gives us some details about the 2023 United Way Campaign. Their goal this year is to raise 1 million dollars to support the education, finances, and health of our community. She tells us about the events the United Way has planned, and she gives us details on how to give. Lori also encourages new donors!
Go to the United Way of Knox County’s website to learn more!
On Friday, The United Way of Knox County hosted their Annual Meeting. It was a time of celebration of a successful 2022 Campaign.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart spoke with Executive Director, Kelly Brenneman. She shared her thoughts on the 2022 Campaign. The anticipated total for 2022 will be close to $1.1 million dollars!
Kelly also talked about her upcoming retirement and shared her heartfelt thanks to the incredibly generous Knox County residents.
Click HERE to hear from Kelly.
Marcy also talked with Halle Krajenski, United Way Program Director. The United Way funds support many agencies and organizations in our community. All recipients fall into 3 pillars: Education, Financial Stability and Health.
Halle broke down the funds given to each pillar and shared some powerful examples of how United Way dollars are directly impacting families in our community.
Click HERE to hear from Halle.
Education: In 2022 United Way invested $136,000 in 7 Education Programs with 6 Partner Agencies
Financial: In 2022 United Way invested $176,300 in 6 Financial Stability Programs with 6 Partner Agencies
Health: In 2022 United Way invested $344,100 in 13 Health Programs
Halle also shared exciting news about Women United. This is an affinity group of the United Way. It is composed of women who are passionate about offering their time, talent, and treasure to improve the loves of others throughout Knox County.
Over $120,00 was raised for programs supporting women and children in Knox County was raised at the 2022 Power of the Purse event! Halle shared some exciting news about the Women United Grants including the NEW Champions in the Classroom Grants given out in 2022. You can find out more about Women in United HERE.
Halle also shared an exciting report about another United Way Program – Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. When 2022 wrapped up, Knox County had reached 58% of children receiving FREE books! The program was started by Dolly Parton, to give children reading and literacy skills. Click HERE to find out more and get signed up to receive books.
Halle also shared details about the United Way’s Tax Assistance program and how it helps families. She talks about how the program works and how they’ve saved filers $93,000 in filing fees. Click HERE to find out more about this fantastic program!
To find out more about the United Way of Knox County, to volunteer, to give or to see their 2022 Annual Report – click HERE for a direct link to their website.
The Morning Thing has the privilege of speak with representatives of United Way of Knox County about their ongoing 2022 fundraising campaign.
United Way serves Knox County by connecting residents with agencies and resources and providing local organizations with grant funds to aid and enhance their service to Knox County. Their goal for the 2022 Campaign is $1.1 million.
WNZR spoke with United Way’s Executive Director, Kelly Brenneman, Program Director, Halle Krajenski, and Resource Navigator Walt Lewis. These individuals shared about their roles in United Way, their excitement for the 2022 Campaign, how donations can be made, how funds will be used, the Campaign Calendar, programs that United Way offers, how community partners can get connected with United Way, and more.
You can listen to all three conversations HERE. To learn more about the mission and outreach of United Way, visit their website, uwayknox.org. To support their 2022 Campaign, click HERE.
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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