During the week of October 15th through the 19th, United Way of Junction City – Geary County will conduct their annual “Business Blitz Week” for the 2018-19 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 alo contribute to United Way.

During the week 1420 KJCK AM will be reporting daily updates recognizing pledges or donations from those businesses. If a donor wishes to remain anonymous or if they wish to have a message displayed you can indicate that with your donation.

The purpose of the Business Blitz is to motivate the business community to make their contribution in the early stages of the campaign, and return receive some public recognition for their support. It also helps to encourage other businesses to become participants in this community wide effort to provide services.

United Way contributions will help fund specific programs within 14 agencies in the Junction City – Geary County area in 2018. They range from CASA of the 8th Judicial District to Delivering Change.

Contributions may be sent to United Way, P.O. Box 567, Junction City, KS 66441 or on the United Way website adt www.unitedwayjcgc.iorg.