HENDERSON, KY — United Way of Henderson County is partnering with Henderson County High School students and local nonprofit organizations for “Spring Into Service,” a student-led day of volunteerism taking place Saturday, May 9, 2026.
Nearly 80 students have registered to participate, spending their Saturday morning serving local organizations and supporting projects that directly impact Henderson County families, children, animals, and community spaces.
Service projects will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at:
- Henderson Christian Community Outreach
- Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County
- Healing Reins of Kentucky
- Humane Society of Henderson County
- Father Bradley Shelter for Women and Children
Students will assist with a variety of projects including landscaping, painting, stocking shelves, cleaning, greenhouse work, organizing supplies, and preparing facilities for summer programming and ongoing community services.
The morning will begin with a kickoff event hosted at United Way of Henderson County, where students will gather for a light breakfast, registration, team photos, and a sendoff before heading to their volunteer locations.
The idea for Spring Into Service came from Henderson County High School Senior Class President Jack Logan, who wanted to create an opportunity for students to give back before graduation. What began as a simple idea for Student Council members quickly grew into a great opportunity for students to serve together.
Logan reached out to United Way of Henderson County for help bringing the project to life.
“I believe doing the Spring Into Service Day is a small gesture to give back to our community who does so much for students at HCHS and Henderson County Schools,” said Logan. “I just wanted students at HCHS to have the opportunity to give back to some of these great places in Henderson who may need some help. I’m happy people liked the idea and excited to give back to our community!”
“This is exactly what United Way is for,” said Kelsi Dunham Johnston, Executive Director of United Way of Henderson County. “Connecting people to service, building partnerships, and creating opportunities for impact is what we do every day. Watching Jack’s idea grow from a small project into nearly 80 students serving across Henderson County has been an incredible reminder that our Colonels really do care.”
“This initiative truly reflects our Own the Outreach core value in action,” said Henderson County Schools Superintendent Bob Lawson. “We are incredibly proud of our students for stepping up to serve our community with leadership and purpose.”
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