Tom Vicini named UNITE President/CEO

Tom Vicini named UNITE President/CEO

Tom Vicini has been named President and CEO of Operation UNITE. Vicini began his duties as UNITE’s fourth President & CEO effective October 1.  He previously served as the non-profit organization’s Deputy Director. Members of the UNITE (Unlawful Narcotics...
Retirement celebration held for Nancy Hale

Retirement celebration held for Nancy Hale

Family, friends, co-workers, partners, and current and former Operation UNITE staff members and interns bid farewell to its President & CEO, Nancy Hale, at a retirement celebration held Friday, September 29, 2023. Hale began working as a volunteer with the...
Recovery is always possible

Recovery is always possible

Knowing how to respond to those with a substance use disorder, learning how to serve their needs, and sharing the possibility of hope were themes that resonated among more than 100 attendees at an annual gathering forused on recovery.The Reach for Recovery conference,...
Regional youth rallies draw 1,633 students

Regional youth rallies draw 1,633 students

Four regional youth rallies for sixth-grade students held mid-September across the Operation UNITE service region drew 1,633 students from 49 schools in 22 counties.Rallies were held at The Center for Rural Development in Somerset on Sept. 12, The Forum in Hazard on...
USC kicks off school year with orientation

USC kicks off school year with orientation

The UNITE Service Corps (AmeriCorps) program began its 16th year of service with a three-day orientation in Pikeville August 23-31, 2023. During the 2023-24 school year, the UNITE Service Corps will engage 62 Kentucky AmeriCorps members. These members will serve 59...