70 Years of Neighbors Helping Neighbors in Laurel County.

70 Years of Showing Up for Laurel County!

Established in 1956, the United Way of Laurel County (UWLC) has connected donors with local organizations to address our community’s most urgent needs for nearly seven decades. Guided by a volunteer board of dedicated Laurel Countians and led by Executive Director Judy Nicholson, our roots run deep in the London-Laurel County, Kentucky area. We have a long history of showing up—and staying—when our neighbors need us most.

A powerful testament to this commitment is our recent response to the devastating May 16, 2025 tornado. Designated as the official organization for long-term disaster recovery by local leadership, we successfully funded 151 grants totaling $490,569.00 directly to heavily impacted local families. Today, as that major disaster chapter concludes, we carry that same trusted stewardship forward into our everyday community safety nets.

United Way of Laurel County fights for Healthier Communities, Youth Opportunities, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency. We bring together people from all walks of life including industry, education, churches, healthcare, and government—who share a desire to address local needs.

Rather than acting as a single entity, we forge partnerships and mobilize resources to tackle tough issues and develop sustainable solutions that no single organization could solve alone. We connect the people who donate with the people who serve, ensuring that 100% of your money stays local to make our community stronger, healthier, and happier.