United Way of the Pennyrile

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Local United Way announces Amy and Derrick Watson as this year’s campaign chairs

The United Way of the Pennyrile announced that Amy and Derrick Watson will serve as co-chairs of the nonprofit’s 2026-27 fundraising campaign. The United Way hosts annual campaigns to support nonprofits serving Christian, Todd and Trigg Counties. Funds raised in this year’s campaign will support more than 32 programs provided by 15 nonprofits. Amy Watson is a retired broadcast journalist whose career spanned 35 years. She retired from News Channel […]

todayMay 11, 2026 5

Local News

The United Way surpasses its fundraising goal, spotlights vital donors

The United Way of the Pennyrile and participating organizations celebrated another successful fundraising campaign on Tuesday, and those who helped make it successful were honored with awards and recognitions. In September, United Way Campaign Co-Chairs Bri Smith and Abigail Landrum kicked off the 2025-26 fundraising campaign and announced their goal of raising $715,000 to support 16 nonprofits in Christian, Todd and Trigg counties. On Tuesday evening, the Silo Event Center […]

todayFebruary 10, 2026 7

Local News

United Way of the Pennyrile invites the community to its annual campaign celebration

In September 2025, members of the United Way of the Pennyrile announced their goal to raise $715,000 to support regional nonprofits, and in February, the community is invited to celebrate the campaign’s conclusion and find out how much was money raised. For its 2025-26 fundraiser, the local United Way is raising funds to support 16 partner agencies across Christian, Todd and Trigg Counties. Some of those organizations are the Hopkinsville-Christian […]

todayJanuary 29, 2026 1

Local News

2025: A year of historic weather, new developments and milestones

It can be hard to imagine, but Thursday marks the turn of the New Year, and as we bid farewell to 2025 and bravely march into 2026, WHOP is looking back on everything that happened this past year in local news. We cannot talk about 2025 without talking about the weather, as the year easily could be dubbed “The Year of the Flood,” and while the summer months brought plenty […]

todayJanuary 1, 2026 13

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United Way Director calls on the community to help them reach their fundraising goal

The United Way of the Pennyrile’s 2025 fundraising campaign is approaching the finish line, and Executive Director Melanie Noffsinger is calling on the community to help them reach their goal. The local United Way is working to raise $715,000 to support 16 partner agencies this year including the Hopkinsville Boys and Girls Club, the American Read Cross and the Pennyrile Allied Community Services (PACS) Home Delivered Meals Program. Bri Smith […]

todayDecember 10, 2025 3

Local News

United Way Director shares campaign update, spotlights upcoming events

In early September, members of the United Way of the Pennyrile announced their goal of raising $715,000 for this year’s campaign, and Executive Director Melanie Noffsinger shared that they are near the halfway point of reaching their goal. The local United Way supports 16 partner agencies across Christian, Todd and Trigg counties. Some of the partner agencies include Aaron McNeil House, Inc., the Dyslexia Association of the Pennyrile, Sanctuary, Inc., […]

todayOctober 20, 2025 7

Local News

United Way celebrates successful campaign, recognizes vital donors

The United Way of the Pennyrile and participating organizations came together on Tuesday to celebrate another successful donation campaign and to honor those who played an integral role in making it happen. Last year, Campaign Chair Martha Steil announced her goal of raising $700,000 for 18 regional nonprofits, which include Aaron McNeil House, the Christian County Rescue Team and the Pennyroyal Children’s Advocacy Center. Steil was beyond excited to share […]

todayFebruary 25, 2025 4

Local News

United Way of the Pennyrile shares campaign progress update

The United Way of the Pennyrile is on a mission to raise $700,000 to support 18 nonprofits across Christian, Todd and Trigg Counties. As the year winds down, members working on this year’s campaign appeared on WHOP News to provide a mission update. United Way Campaign Chair Marth Steil shared that they are close to reaching 40% of their goal, around $263,000. Steil says they have multiple fundraising campaigns underway, […]

todayNovember 18, 2024 4

Local News

United Way encourages community to donate to annual campaign

After launching their campaign in September, Amy Rogers from the United Way of the Pennyrile appeared on WHOP on Monday to spotlight their progress and to encourage the community to donate. The United Way hosts annual donation campaigns to benefit regional nonprofits. This year they are seeking $700,000 for 18 partner agencies which include Aaron McNeil House, Inc., the Boys and Girls Club and the Salvation Army. At the United […]

todayOctober 7, 2024 6

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