Campaign Kickoff

United Way of Lee County is excited to host over 200 volunteers for their Annual Campaign Kickoff Event on July 31. This signature event marks the official launch of United Way’s annual fundraising campaign and celebrates the power of community collaboration. Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m., with the program starting at 8:30 a.m. and concluding around 10:00 a.m.

This year’s kickoff will once again include a hands-on service project: volunteers will help pack 50,000 shelf-stable meals, which will be distributed to those in need by the Food Bank of East Alabama. This is a 10,000 meal increase from last year’s Kickoff Event.

The campaign theme, "Give Where You Live," reflects United Way’s commitment to investing in local solutions for local challenges. All volunteers will receive a t-shirt featuring the “Give Where You Live” campaign logo. Shirts can be picked up in advance or on the day of the event.

This event is generously sponsored by Opelika Economic Development (Platinum Sponsor), City of Auburn Industrial Development Board (Platinum Sponsor), Hanwha Advanced Materials America (Gold Sponsor), Jackson Thornton (Gold Sponsor), Publix (Gold Sponsor), and Sealy, Sealy, and Litchfield Architects (Silver Sponsor). To sign up or learn more, email Tipi Miller at director@unitedwayofleecounty.com.

“This event sets the tone for the campaign season and reminds us why we do what we do,” said Tipi Miller, Executive Director of United Way of Lee County. “Our 20 partners are at the heart of our mission, and through their programs, we’re able to create meaningful change for families across the region.”