Inside Look

Very artistic, ten-year-old Robert shows an affinity for drawing and the creative arts. Robert is also an extremely emotional and sensitive child. He has a difficult time dealing with his anger and frustration and lashes out unintentionally at adults and other children. There are many children who are affected by behavioral issues like Robert.

Theresa Parks, a mother of two, wanted to give back to her life-long community but wasn’t sure how to contribute. After retiring from a career in the business world, she felt she had much to give in a leadership role. That’s when Theresa found United Way’s Get On Board program.

Would you know what to do if one of your co-workers had signs of a heart attack? Fortunately, Mike Fraiser*, a Red Cross volunteer, knew exactly what to do. By recognizing the symptoms he learned in a First Aid/CPR class at the Bluegrass Chapter of the American Red Cross two weeks earlier, he quickly realized that his co-worker, John Carson, needed immediate care.

The Honor Guard of Man O' War Post 8 saw a need in the community to provide burial honors for area veterans. Seventeen volunteers of the Honor Guard now average two funerals a month to ensure that those who have served our country are given a proper farewell.