United Way of the Pennyrile Exceeds $800,000 Fundraising Goal

Annual campaign celebration recognizes top donors and volunteers in Christian, Trigg and Todd counties

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The United Way of the Pennyrile announced it exceeded its $715,000 fundraising goal for the 2025-26 campaign, raising a total of $800,292. The annual Campaign Awards Celebration in Hopkinsville recognized the community's collective efforts, with top donors like H&R Agri-Power, the City of Hopkinsville, and Pennyrile Electric contributing over $50,000 each.

Why it matters

The United Way of the Pennyrile funds 16 partner agencies providing critical services across the three-county region. This successful fundraising campaign ensures these organizations can continue supporting the local community, from the Boys & Girls Club to the Christian County Literacy Council.

The details

The United Way's 'Give Unlimited Possibilities' campaign highlighted the power of collective giving. In addition to the top donors, the event recognized volunteers, campaign co-chairs, and the United Way board. Executive Director Melanie Noffsinger called the campaign 'especially meaningful' as her first full campaign in the role, and she expressed pride in the community's generosity.

  • The United Way of the Pennyrile hosted their annual Campaign Awards Celebration on February 10, 2026.
  • The 2025-26 United Way fundraising campaign has just concluded.

The players

Melanie Noffsinger

Executive Director of the United Way of the Pennyrile.

H&R Agri-Power

A top donor that contributed $84,105.30 through employee giving, fundraising events, and a matching gift.

City of Hopkinsville

A top donor that contributed $75,863.54 to the United Way campaign.

Pennyrile Electric

A top donor and recipient of the Regional Impact Award for Todd County.

Sue Badgett

Contributed $75,000, with the Brown Badgett Foundation becoming the largest single donor in the campaign's history.

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What they’re saying

“This campaign has been especially meaningful to me because it's my first full campaign as Executive Director, and the first one I've had the chance to help plan from start to finish. To see it all come together tonight is incredibly special. This event is a celebration of what happens when a community comes together with a shared purpose.”

— Melanie Noffsinger, Executive Director, United Way of the Pennyrile (Christian County Now)

“I'm incredibly proud of the collective efforts of our amazing campaign co-chairs, our United Way board members and volunteers, and most of all, I'm so proud to live in a community full of people who generously support our agencies. Our agencies are at the heart of our organization and the reason we do what we do. I'm thankful for all of our partnerships.”

— Melanie Noffsinger, Executive Director, United Way of the Pennyrile (Christian County Now)

The takeaway

The United Way of the Pennyrile's successful $800,000+ fundraising campaign demonstrates the power of community collaboration and generosity, ensuring critical local services and programs can continue supporting Christian, Trigg and Todd counties.