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United Way of Southern Kentucky announced last week that it is investing a total of $43,775 in Education, Health, Income and Safety Net programs and services in Butler County. Seven local programs provided through four service providers will receive the allocated campaign dollars and donor designations. These investments start July 1, 2023 and will continue through June 30, 2024. In total, $1,036,955 will be invested across the 10-county Barren River Area Development District (BRADD).

In BUTLER COUNTY, $43,775 was allocated by volunteers led by Butler County Chair, Jim Green, as follows:

EDUCATION: $29,500

Kindergarten Readiness:

Family Enrichment Center, Little Learners: $25,500

College & Career Readiness:

Butler County Schools, Dual Credit Scholarship Program: $4,500

HEALTH: $12,275

Access to Affordable Health Care:

Kentucky Legal Aid, Barren River Long Term Care Ombudsman: $3,000

Kentucky Legal Aid, Benefits Counseling: $500

Barren River Child Advocacy Center, Increased Access to Medical Exams and Mental HealthServ.: $7,775

Safe Home & Community:

Kentucky Legal Aid, Emergency Shelter and Crisis Aid to Protect & Empower (ESCAPE):

$1,000

INCOME & SAFETY NET: $2,000

Access to Basic Needs:

Kentucky Legal Aid, Emergency Legal Assistance: $2,000

Remaining Investments to be made in Butler County: $6,225

“The impact of the past few years with COVID and the tornado has dramatically increased the need for services,” said Debbie Hills, President & CEO of United Way of Southern Kentucky.  “Our investments in the areas of Education, Income, Health and Safety Net that support local nonprofit programs assisting with so many key issues throughout the BRADD are more critical than ever. We are honored to partner with the nonprofits who are working to address both existing and ever-changing challenges. It is the support of local business, organizations, and individuals which enables this funding, which will impact thousands of lives, and we are so grateful for it.”

If you would like to volunteer to participate in the United Way of Southern Kentucky Allocation Process, please visit www.uwsk.org or call 270-843-3205 to learn more.