February
Newsletter
Mission Statement - Improving lives by mobilizing the caring power of all Knox County Communities to create lasting change
In this issue:

  • VITA tax program continues through end of month
  • Campaign comes to an end close to last years goal.
  • Allocation Process begins in awarding grants to local agencies.
  • Homeless Task Force builds on progress ot the emergency warming center.
  • Teen Center opens with UWKC help
  • Next Charity Tracker meeting March 26th at KCPL
  • Area Agency spotlight - Annual LAM banquet.
  • February is Black History Month

Mayor, Knox County Emergency Management and UWKC continue to work on improved mechanism for future events.
Officials with the city of Vincennes, Knox County Emergency Management, St. Paul's Lutheran Church and volunteers from 1st City Sunrise will continue to meet and formalize the process of activating shelter, training volunteers, and organizing leadership roles.

Homeless Task Force meets next at Helping His Hands on March 12th at 9:00.
Mark Hill, UWKC Executive Director announces end of 2023 campaign at $236,500.
While slightly lower than last year, Mark felt the Campaign Cabinet led by Co-Chairs Robin Montgomery and Laura Bogard did an outstanding job and brought in some new resources. Mark and the chairs thank everyone involved for all their hard work.
VITA Tax Service Continues
Free Tax Services will be available through the end of the month at the Knox County Public Library thanks to the United Way sponsored VITA program. See flyer below for additional information

Teen Center Opens - UWKC helps in 2 ways

In it's early stages, UWKC was instrumental in organizing teen volunteers from South Knox honor society to help do the initial painting of the lower level of Old Towne Players - the Teen Center location

UWKC also will be supporting a grant to assist the Grasshopper group of Children and Family Services in providing onsite counseling.
Allocation Committee
The UWKC committee meets on 2/15

The committee will consider the annual reports and grant applications of its 30 partner agencies to determine funds to be distributed in 2024.
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Next Charity Tracker meeting - Tuesday March 26th 6:00 p.m. Knox County Public Library Sun Room.
Partner Agency Spotlight
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Wabash Valley Connect has beefed up its' area committee and will be making additional improvements to the system over this summer. Keep an eye out for new information soon. Free social service info.
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