Jonesborough
TAMMY AND MAYOR DAN ELDRIDGE
STEPHEN DIXON, RICK VANHOVER, COLLIN BROOKS, MATT EVANS, DONNA DEPEW, AND KIM HOLLEY
United Way of Washington County TN
Campaign Celebration Dinner EVENT COVERED BY RACHEL K. BURRIS
On Thursday, January 30, 2020, the United Way of Washington County TN celebrated raising more than $1.3 million for nonprofit services at the completion of the 2019 fundraising campaign. Guests gathered together at Grace Meadows Farm in Jonesborough, TN with a wonderful dinner catered by Bonefish Grill. Jenn Owen, campaign chairwoman for 2019’s “A New Year, A New U”, said she is “most proud of the engagement with families in our community” from a slew of contributors - including the United Way board, Strategic Campaign Committee, and countless staff. “I see continued growth with our partner agencies, lots of new faces, I’m very grateful,” added Owen. The Science Hill High School Choir Ensemble directed by Susan Lambert played music as guests enjoyed free appetizers prior to dinner. Dan Elderidge gave the invocation and children from Munsey Preschool and Kindergarten recited the Pledge of Allegiance with JROTC from David Crockett High School Presentation of Colors. Jenn Owen provided highlights from the previous year’s campaign, touching upon the three pillars of “Health,” “Financial Stability,” and “Education.” “There was 120% hearts and time going into the campaign effort,” said Owen. “We reached 92% of our goal and that is worth celebrating!” Jenn Owen introduced the keynote speaker, Johnson City Schools Superintendent Dr. Steve Barnett, who spoke highly of the importance of education in all communities, when academics meet instruction, turning struggle into success. “We want children to come and enjoy school, know they are cared for and loved, know they will be successful. But most importantly, learning how to learn on your own, to become a lifelong learner. You know how to ask for help, you get back. And give,” said Dr. Steve Barnett.
PATTY MUSE, CAROL WILSON, DR. STEVE BARNETT, AND KRISTIN BARNETT
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march 2020
SUSAN LAMBERT AND ANGIE HILBERT
ASHLEY STEELE, BRYAN OBANON, COREY DAPONTE, SCOTT BEESE, JACOB DYER, NATHAN BUCKMASTER, AND ISSAC AND ELIJAH
ALICIA BURKAT, MORICINA FAIN, JENN OWEN, LESLIE SALLING, AND MITZI MALONE
