United Way of the Pennyrile slates campaign celebration on Feb. 10

The campaign’s Barbie-inspired theme, “Give Unlimited Possibilities,” has a goal to raise $715,000.

The United Way of the Pennyrile will host its Campaign Awards Celebration marking the conclusion of its 2025-26 fundraising effort at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the Silo Event Center, 110 John Rives Road. 

“The evening will include the presentation of two prestigious honors: the Beverly Whitfield Award and the J. William Flowers Award, recognizing individuals who have made a lasting and meaningful impact on the United Way campaign and our communities,” Melanie Quinn, executive director, said in a press release. “Additional awards will be presented to organizations for outstanding employee campaigns, increased campaign giving, and 100% participation. Area businesses will also be recognized for making the greatest impact in Todd and Trigg counties.”

A banner revealing the 2025-26 campaign goal for United Way is held by (from left) campaign co-chairs Bri Smith and Abigail Landrum and executive director Melanie Noffsinger at the United Way of the Pennyrile campaign kick-off breakfast on Sept. 4 at the Christian County Senior Citizens Center. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)

RELATED: United Way of the Pennyrile announces $715,000 campaign goal

The campaign’s Barbie-inspired theme, “Give Unlimited Possibilities,” has a goal to raise $715,000.

Campaign co-chairs Bri Smith and Abigail Landrum emphasized the Barbie theme and told supporters “anything is possible,” during a kick-off event in September. 

The campaign raises funds for 16 partner agencies in Christian, Todd and Trigg counties. 

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