United Way of Southern Kentucky

06/12/2026

06/10/2026

Three cheers for our 2026 U.S. Bank Handbags for Hope Committee! 🎉

This incredible group worked tirelessly to make this year's event a success—securing item donations, sponsorships, models, and so much more. Their dedication, hard work, and passion for our mission were instrumental in creating a memorable and impactful evening!

A special thank you to Jessica Carver, Amy Gearlds, Cory Gearlds, Donna Harmon, Taylor Madon, Julie Milam, Katie Beth Nunn, Christina Ranger, Lindsey Sanson, Brooke Schakat, Brenner Sears, Breona C Shanklin, Felese Shobe, and Amanda Watt. Your commitment to helping children in our community enter kindergarten ready to learn will change lives for decades to come. Thank you for your time, effort, and enthusiastic support!

06/06/2026

What extraordinary 10th year of Handbags for Hope!

Thank you to every attendee, sponsor, donor, bidder, volunteer, and supporter who helped make this milestone event so special. Because of you, more local children will have the resources, opportunities, and support they need to thrive.

While we'll share the official fundraising total later, we're thrilled to say that hundreds of thousands of dollars were raised tonight to help children right here in Southern Kentucky.

There will be plenty more gratitude to share in the days ahead, but for now, enjoy a few snapshots from a joyous and hope filled night!

06/05/2026

Love a great handbag? Want to help support early childhood education in our area? Then don't miss your chance to bid in the Handbags for Hope silent auction! There are 19 beautiful handbags and packages available to bid on. The auction will end the night of Friday, June 5.
Click this link to bid: https://ow.ly/SLFY50Z7RUu

05/31/2026

📚 Know a child under five who is not yet enrolled in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library?
Help them start their story with a new book each month: https://imaginationlibrary.com/kentucky/
Every child has a story waiting to be told. It grows with every book they hear, every question they ask, and every moment spent reading together.
This month, we’ve celebrated the power of stories to connect families, spark imagination, and shape how children see the world.
Let’s keep those stories going.

05/29/2026

NOW LIVE:
Bidding for the Handbags for Hope silent auction!

🚨 The Silent Auction is officially LIVE! 🚨

We’re just ONE WEEK away from an unforgettable evening, and bidding is now open online for our incredible silent auction items.

The best part? You do not have to attend the event or purchase a ticket to participate in the online silent auction. Whether you’re joining us on June 5th or cheering us on from afar, you can start bidding today and support local children and families in need.

Bid Here 👇

https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-0013c00001pf6w3AAA/events/vevt:bfc972f2-74a5-4681-927f-812cfabe8e5d/auctions/silent-auction

05/27/2026

Another early Day of Caring project has been completed thanks to an excellent group of Warren County Master Gardeners! They performed spring maintenance on the landscaping at Barren River Area Safe Space, Inc. and improved their memorial garden.

We’re grateful for volunteers who give their time and talents to make our community stronger and more beautiful. 💙

Interested in volunteering for a Day of Caring project? Visit UWSK.org/events to sign up and get involved!

05/26/2026

Stories are not just found in books. They are all around us.

In the flowers blooming outside.
In a trip to the grocery store.
In a walk around the neighborhood.

Talking about what you see, hear, and experience helps children build language, curiosity, and understanding of the world.

This week, turn an everyday moment into a story. Describe what you notice, ask questions, and let your child add their own ideas.

The simplest moments often become the most meaningful stories.

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day! Today we remember the heroes who gave everything for our country. May their sacrifice always inspire us to build a stronger, more caring community.

05/19/2026

Exciting news is on the horizon for Southern Kentucky!

Join us for the United Way of Southern Kentucky Allocations News Conference as we announce funding investments to nonprofit programs across our region.

📅 Wednesday, June 24
🕐 1:00 PM CST
📍 Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, 710 College St, Bowling Green, KY 42101