The Junction City – Geary County United Way Campaign kickoff has been scheduled for August 31st at the Junction City Blue Jay football season opener at Al Simpler Stadium. The Blue Jays will host Hays that night.

There will be a raffle for $1 per ticket or six for $5.

You can win prizes such as a sideline coaching experience, a Blue Jay Coaches Polo, Blue Jay game helmet, and two punch tickets for the YMCA. The prize drawings will be done at halftime.

The United Way serves 14 partner agencies ranging from Big Brothers Big Sisters to the Open Door.

In 2017, with funding from United Way, their partner agencies helped more than 13,216 individuals or families.