During the week of October 10-14, United Way of Junction City – Geary County will conduct its annual “Business Blitz Week” for the 2017 campaign. United Way board members and community volunteers will be contacting local businesses to pick up contributions toward the $140,000 campaign goal. Local businesses are asked to make a donation or pledge and challenge other businesses to also contribute to United Way. During the week, KJCK Radio will be reporting daily updates recognizing pledges or donations from these generous, community minded businesses.

Nicole Mader, Executive Director of United Way, said the purpose of the Business Blitz is to motivate the business community to make their contribution in the early stages of the campaign and in return to receive some public recognition for their support. It also helps to encourage other businesses to become participants in the community-wide effort to provide services.

United Way contributions will help fund specific programs within 13 agencies in the Junction City – Geary County area. They include the Armed Services YMCA, CASA of the 8th Judicial District, the Crisis Center, Delivering Change, Geary County Food Pantry, Girl Scouts, Housing & Credit Counseling, JC Family YMCA, Kansas Legal Services, the Open Door, the JC Pacesetters ( local Special Olympics team ), Salvation Army and Sunflower Bridge Child Exchange & Visitation Center.