YOU ARE HERE: What We Do WE IMPROVE LIVES. COMMUNITY IMPACT In 2012, United Way of Southern Kentucky began the development of a Community Impact Plan and new approach to United Way business. Designed to create long-term community change, this plan will be a road map for United Way and our partners on how to build a better community that provides opportunity for all. It will guide us in connecting strengths and assets of our communities with opportunities to improve in measurable ways. Over the course of 14 months, we listened to hundreds of people from across the ten-county area about their aspirations for a better community through a series of Community Conversations. We also heard from thousands of community members about the issues most important to them through a survey process. People of all ages, ethnicities and income levels shared their thoughts and aspirations. Clear themes were defined, crossing all segments of the population around issues in Education, Income, Health, and Safety Net. This work is detailed in the following report: Voices for the Common Good: Southern Kentucky Speaks Out Click here to download the report as a PDF. STRATEGIES: Based upon the results of this in-depth community-driven research, United Way of Southern Kentucky has developed Community Impact strategies focused in the four categories defined above with seven priority areas each (click below to read more): EDUCATION: Kindergarten Readiness; College & Career Readiness INCOME: Workforce Development HEALTH: Access to Health Care; Safe Home & Community SAFETY NET: Transportation; Access to Basic Needs COMMUNITY IMPACT PLATFORM: ALL STRATEGIES In order to execute these strategies, UWSK has adopted a Community Impact funding model for 2016 and beyond. United Way will be working with community representatives to evaluate proposals and provide funding for these priorities. UWSK seeks proposals to implement this new Community Impact work. Organizations that are federally tax exempt, nonprofit, and currently providing, or could successfully implement, quality programs in alignment with one or more of these strategies are encouraged to apply for funding. NEWS & EVENTS NEARLY 60 VOLUNTEER PROJECTS COMPLETED ON UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN KENTUCKY’S THIRTEENTH ANNUAL DAY OF CARING July 28, 2021 (July 28, 2021) – Wednesday, July 28, 2021, marked United Way of Southern Kentucky’s thirteenth annual Day of Caring. This event allowed for more than 57 nonprofit projects to be completed in seven counties throughout the Southern Kentucky area. Hundreds of volunteers from dozens of companies lent a hand in this collective effort … Read More » UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN KENTUCKY ANNOUNCES MELINDA M. HILL AS DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY IMPACT July 12, 2021 United Way of Southern Kentucky announces Ms. Melinda Hill as the new Director of Community Impact. Ms. Hill brings with her over 30 years of experience in designing and implementing programs for Fortune 500 companies, a major local bank, and governmental agencies. Much of her experience lies in providing leadership and accomplishing the goals of … Read More » MORE NEWS OUR MISSION To be the leader in bringing together the resources to build a stronger, more caring community. OUR LOCATION United Way of Southern Kentucky 1110 College Street Bowling Green, KY 42101 STAY INFORMED Keep me in the loop! Click to email. SOCIAL MEDIA On Twitter On Facebook On Instagram On LinkedIn LIVE UNITED Give Advocate Volunteer © Copyright 2019 United Way of Southern Kentucky | Site development and hosting by ZebraGraphics.