The United Way of Davidson County and Davidson County Government are teaming up once again to host the eleventh annual Thanksgiving Day Early Bird 5K/3K on November 23rd.
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Addie's Column: YMCA helps youth with confidence and self-improvement
Addie Walser reflects on the importance of YMCA programming from a youth perspective.
Press Release: United Way of Davidson County hosts 1st Annual Oyster Roast
United Way of Davidson County will host their 1st Annual Oyster Roast on Saturday, November 11th, at the Goose & The Monkey Brewhouse in Lexington. The event will begin at 6:00 PM.
Addie's Column: Suicide prevention and mental illness awareness
Actions as simple as reaching out to a loved one and talking with one another can help tremendously. Mental illness makes you feel alone and isolated, and by reaching out and communicating with one another we can help each other and truly make an impact.
Nucor fundraiser to support United Way of Davidson County
You're invited to participate in NUCORS's Inaugural Golf and Clay Shooting Fundraiser Outing. This event, set to take place on October 16th & 17th at Sapona and the 17th at Clay Breakers, promises not only memorable days on the golf course and the range but also an opportunity to make a significant difference in our community.
Press Release: United Way of Davidson County Names 2023 Benefactor Honoree
The Board of Directors of United Way of Davidson County and leadership donors across Davidson County will honor Ken Crews at the 2023 Benefactors Gala & Auction on Saturday, September 30 th at RCR Banquet Hall in Welcome. The event will start at 6:00 p.m.
Opinion: How to keep the small-town vibe and still grow communities?
Here is an idea on a way to help maintain the small-town feel yet add more businesses, jobs and economic growth.
Cancer Services provides support to patients, survivors, caregivers
For information, visit Cancer Services of Davidson County (cancerservicesofdc.org). Cancer Services is a United Way of Davidson County agency.
United Way to host agency funding application meeting
United Way of Davidson County will host a virtual Agency Funding Application Meeting for any 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization interested in applying for funding on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
United Way of Davidson County names 2022 Benefactor Honorees
The Board of Directors of United Way of Davidson County and leadership donors across Davidson County will honor Todd and Jodi Hunt at the 2022 Benefactors Reception on Friday, October 7 at Sapona Country Club.
United Way hosting Week of Caring
The United Way of Davidson County is excited about sponsoring the largest community volunteer project in Davidson County – the Week of Caring!
United Way of Davidson County hosting agency funding application meeting
United Way of Davidson County will host a virtual Agency Funding Application Meeting for any 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization interested in applying for funding on Thursday, July 21, 2022.
United Way provides funding to 23 agencies
Find out which local nonprofits will receive money from the United Way of Davidson County.
Now More Than Ever: United Way has helped Nazareth’s substance abuse programs stay on track
Now More Than Ever: It has been a difficult two years for most everyone. There is a cost to recovery, one that is out of reach to many if not for agencies like the United Way of Davidson County. The average weekly cost for substance abuse treatment with Nazareth can range from $533 for intensive outpatient treatment to $265 for individual treatment and $165 for group sessions.
Now More Than Ever: The Pastor's Pantry feeds seniors in need
The fastest-growing age group in our population needs our help, and we’re failing them miserably. The statistics are real, one in every six seniors in America faces the threat of hunger. Since its founding in 1974, the Pastor’s Pantry has played a major role in the community
Thomasville woman wins $10,000 in United Way drawing
Santa came early for a former Facility Logistic Services (FLS) employee.
Now More Than Ever: YMCA puts Christian principles into practice through programs
In 2020, funding from the United Way and other donors allowed us to pivot, almost overnight, to provide childcare to emergency workers. Our families were so grateful to know that the Y was going to fill the gap in childcare so that they could continue to work on the frontlines. The Y continued to fill the gap as we transitioned from Emergency Childcare to E-Learning.
Now More Than Ever: Project Potential provides guidance, coaching, and scholarships
Project Potential was founded in 1994 by local businessman Tim Timberlake and former Lexington City Schools superintendent, Jim Simeon. Their purpose for starting this program was to encourage more students in the Lexington City School System to enroll in a college or university after graduating from high school.
Now More Than Ever: Meals on Wheels of Lexington is powered by volunteers
Meals on Wheels of Lexington is powered by volunteers.