can turn to .” And as for people in the community who need assistance or who are looking for resources to help them or a loved one , Cox pointed to one of United Way ’ s connection programs called Kentucky 211 .
Cox said that anyone who is looking for information about local food programs , housing or utility help , family support , income support or more can contact 211 . org in one of several ways : Visit the website at Kentucky211 . org , dial 211 from a phone or text your zip code to 898211 .
Just tell the person you talk to what county you live in and what kind of resources you are looking for , and that person will be able to help them find contact information for a group that can assist , Cox said
Participants at last year ’ s Lickety Split 350 Yard Dash race their way to the finish line and their promised banana split treats . Billed as “ the shortest race in Kentucky ,” the Lickety Split dash was one of the United Way ’ s brand new fundraisers for 2021 .
Photo by Carla Slavey
While the three main elements of the United Way logo have been preserved since its introduction nearly 50 years ago , minor details were updated to make the emblem contemporary .
20 • SEKY - Life in Southeast Kentucky June 2022