Comment on United Way of Washington County kicks off $1.8 million drive

The United Way of Washington County launched its $1.8 million fall fundraising campaign Friday with a pep rally luncheon at Rotary Park. The kickoff included the announcement of more than $309,000 in contributions already pledged toward the $1.8 million goal by employees of more than a dozen area companies and organizations that conduct their United Way fundraising early to set the campaign off at a healthy pace. Jonesborough Mayor Kelly Wolfe introduced the campaign’s team leaders, Campaign Chair Mike Estes and Vice Chairs Michael Elbers, Shaunda Fales and Amanda Hudson.