WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Katie Ellis, Executive Director and Kristina Hagemann, Program Coordinator for the United Way of Knox County. The ladies shared exciting news about two new bike programs happening in our community. They also shared a report about the recent Power of the Purse Event. Katie and Kristina also shared highlights of their summer calendar, how to stay connected to the United Way and how to get involved with Women United.
Click HERE for the full conversation.
Olivia Keffer and Catlin Ball are both enjoying their senior year at Danville High School.
On Friday night, they each won a Girl Power Scholarship of $2,500! These awards were sponsored by Women United.
Click HERE to hear Marcy Rinehart’s conversation with our winners.
Olivia submitted an essay based on the quote from Michelle Obama about “not everyone is perfect”. She talks about empowering younger female friends. She also talks about her growth this year. Senior year has taught her a lot about herself.
Olivia plans to attend Kenyon College and major in English.
Catlin focused on a theme of breaking out of your comfort zone and finding confidence, anything is possible if you work for it. She shares a message of encouragement for younger girls – find something that you like and go for it!
She plans to go to OSU ATI in Wooster to major in animal science and specialize in veterinary medicine.
Both ladies share the messages that they are walking away with after attending this event – I am capable of anything! We are strong and we have a community of women that come together and support each other.
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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