P.O Box 1446, Prestonsburg, KY 41653 Phone: In KY 888-393-5632/Outside KY 606-789-5632 Email unitedwayof86067@bellsouth.net

The United Way of Eastern Kentucky has embarked on a new era of leadership, talent and commitment. Our Board of Directors has grown from a roster of 5 in 1997 to a current roster of twenty-three. These members present a diverse representation of our region - finance, education, private industry, service industry, retail, communications and health. A successful board orientation was conducted and a new board manual distributed. The President of United Way of Kentucky assisted in this orientation. We continue to improve the caliber, level and type of volunteer involvement in our Board of Directors. A computer was purchased to replace a very old, outdated system and a toll-free telephone line was installed to improve convenience in reaching our office.

Increased Volunteer Involvement
To involve the young people in our region, the United Way of Eastern Kentucky has developed a Youth Council. This council was formed in 1998.

Participation in this council benefits the students who are applying for college scholarships. It benefits our community by increasing awarenes and resources. It benefits United Way by increasing our volunteer base and introducing our young citizens to the charitable community.