North Georgia United Way Campaign Kickoff set for Sept. 1

United Way’s 2016 Campaign Kickoff for Walker, Catoosa and Dade Counties is Thursday, Sept. 1, from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the Walker County Civic Center, 10052 N Highway 27, in Rock Spring. A buffet breakfast will open at 7:15 a.m.

Find out how United Way is helping your friends and neighbors in Walker, Catoosa and Dade Counties by focusing on education, financial stability and support for our most vulnerable. Learn why your help and support are more important than ever to build a stronger and healthier community in North Georgia.

United Way CEO Lesley Scearce and North Georgia’s 2016 Campaign Chair Rhonda Beasley will be two of the featured presenters.

Event is free, but space is limited. Register at UnitedWayCHA. org/NGAbreakfast or call 423-752-0300 to R.S.V.P. Deadline to register is Tuesday, Aug. 30.

Sponsors are First Volunteer Bank and Shaw Inc.

Doris White with Blood Assurance and Mary Carpenter with First Volunteer Bank shared what they wanted to see for the North Georgia communities in Catoosa, Dade and Walker Counties at last year’s kickoff.