United Way of Greater Kingsport | September 2018 Newsletter
2018 Campaign is Underway!
The United Way of Greater Kingsport (UWGK) kicked off its 2018 Community Campaign last week, announcing a fundraising goal of $3.5 million. The event was held at the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce Brock Terrace as a Juice 'n Java event where Kingsport Chamber Board Chair Bob Feathers welcomed guests and highlighted the upcoming restaurant campaign where various community businesses will be hosting United Way promotional events, including East Coast Wings & Grill. Feathers then introduced Keith Parker, Eastman Manager, and UWGK's 2018 Campaign Chair. Parker announced UWGK's goal of $3.5 million, introduced UWGK's Campaign Theme - United We Fight. United We Win. - and outlined how the donors and workplace campaigns who give to United Way are a part of creating positive, long-lasting change in the community. UWGK 2018 Campaign Vice-Chair, Michelle Bacon, Manager, Contractor Training and Medical Center for Brock's Eastman Kingsport site, publicly thanked the nineteen pacesetter companies that had already raised $2,227,673.00, or 64% of UWGK's overall goal. Andy Wampler, UWGK Board President and attorney with Wilson Worley, concluded by inviting all to GIVE, ADVOCATE, and VOLUNTEER to join the fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our community.