Jerri Compton News Today

ASHLAND After several months of getting his feet on the ground as the new CEO of the United Way of North East Kentucky, Marshall Tyson said he’s ready to lead

ASHLAND — United Way of Northeast Kentucky has appointed Marshall Tyson as its new CEO beginning Jan. 3.

ASHLAND Following nearly a decade of service, current United Way of Northeast Kentucky (UWNEK) CEO Jerri Compton is stepping away due to health complications.

ASHLAND The United Way of Northeast Kentucky is offering a new fundraiser giving participants the chance to win $10,000.

ASHLAND This year’s United Way of Northeast Kentucky began its 85th annual fundraising campaign Tuesday with the distribution of fundraising material to those representing businesses who are United Way supporters.

ASHLAND Marathon Petroleum Corp. has granted $65,000 to United Way of Northeast Kentucky to help fund an informational program this year.

ASHLAND United Way of Northeast Kentucky had an East Central Neighborhood Block Party on Saturday at the Carol Jackson Unity Center in Ashland.

ASHLAND The United Way of North East Kentucky, in partnership with the city of Ashland, will be installing a learning trail at the Carol Jackson Unity Center today. The trail, set for a grand opening on May 22, will help parents get their children prepared before entering kindergarten, according to United Way of North East Kentucky executive director Jerri Compton. At Thursday’s city commission meeting, Compton told the commission the trail is part of push to help get children in the area ...

Dr. Desmond Barrett, of the Ashland Community Kitchen, and United Ways Jerri Compton, right, display a United Way sign. Submitted United Way in Ashland has been part of the area for 85 years, and Executive Director Jerri Compton of United Way of Northeast Kentucky said many members of the community instantly recognize the organization’s logo, but they might not realize that each United Way is focused on serving the needs of its community. Each individual Uni...