United for county causes
IN THE BEGINNING – Ralph Hess, left, and Clay B. Whetsell, were involved with the early years of the United Way of Randolph County. When the organization began, it was called the United Fund Inc.
For almost 50 years, Randolph County has experienced many changes, but the need to support local service agencies has only increased. During that time, the needs in Randolph County have evolved from United Way goals of nearly $45,000 to $170,000. Since the beginning, not only have the monetary goals increased, but the organization’s name has experienced a change, and the number of agencies have multiplied several times over. United Way of Randolph County began its mission in 1961 as the Randolph County United Fund Inc. under the guidance of several local residents. With Harold McMillen as the first president and Clay B. Whetsell as the first campaign chairman, the group set out to raise $44,670 to support seven service agencies. Ralph Wilmoth said he became involved with the United Way during the 1960s because he was active in the community. He was involved with the United Way during its early years and remembered that reaching the monetary goals was difficult.
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