Mission Statement - Improving lives by mobilizing the caring power of all Knox County Communities to create lasting change
In this issue:
Day of Caring - major success and participation
New Lilly grant offers 1 to 1 match for new money
First City Music Festival collected food for free entry at their early October event
Chili Bowl - meet our judges and vote on line for the October 21st tasting celebration in Patrick Henry Drive from 4:30 - 7:00
Meet our new Administrative Assistant - Alexis!
Wabash Valley Connect - continues to grow and now have kiosks at the Library and Good Samaritan
Homeless Task Force updates
Partner Agency updates and events
Campaign in full Swing!
With payroll efforts at VU, GSH, and silent auction at Duke, our campaign is now moving towards Small Business and Individual donors.
3 Ways to Donate to the Campaign
1) Click on the Donate Knox banner at our website
www.unitedwayofknoxcounty.org
2) Download a Pledge Card from our website
3) Text the word UWKnox to 41-444
United IN 2022 Grant from Lilly provides a simpler opportunity for donors to match their new dollars. The Lilly corporation announced this year that any new donation of any amount or increase of any amount over last year's pledge will result in a dollar for dollar match. This makes it easier for us to demonstrate and collect our matching dollars which could result in an additional $79,000 in funds for Knox County impact work.
2022 Day of Caring
Helpers assembled throughout the county at agencies, grocery stores, and the streets to collect food and clean up the community. Thanks to all who participated!
Homeless Task Force
The Task Force is currently in the process of applying for one of two grants being offered by the Division of Mental Health and Addiction that would help us build our referral portal, screening, and access to services. We are also working with the Mayor's office, First City Sunrise, local landlords, and developers to pursue larger federal grants for possible development of temporary shelter or living arrangements. Next meeting is Tuesday December 13th at 9:00 at Helping His Hands auditorium.
Chili Cookoff returns to downtown
Join UWKC on the evening of Friday October 21st at Patrick Henry Square from 4:30-7:00. Patrons can vote for their favorite teams on line but then also taste the various chili's and vote for their favorite. The event will feature live music, food trucks, beer garden children's inflatables and games. To vote for your favorite team text the word Heat to 30306.
First City Music Festival offers free Opening Night
Thanks to our Friends and visitors to the preview night at First City Music Festive. We were able to donate food to the Vincennes Food Pantry.
Remember the simplest way to search the area for social services is WabashValleyConnect.org. The Network continues to expand and improve to help you find what you need in your zip code area. Free and confidential.
Welcome to our newest team member
Alexis Benge.
The United Way is happy to introduce our new Administrative Assistant who joined our staff in August. We welcome her enthusiasm as she begins her journey with us!
