Oct 09, 2025

United Way campaign kicks off Friday

Posted Oct 09, 2025 8:03 PM

Raise the Roof is an event where three first responders will go onto the roof of the Geary County 4-H / Senior Center at 5:30 p.m. Friday as part of the kickoff of the local United Way campaign.

United Way Director Nichole Mader said Fire Chief Jason Lankas, Undersheriff Justin Stopper and Junction City Police Captain Matt Paquette will be on the roof as they seek to raise funds for the campaign.

That will be followed by the release of balloons and then there will be a karaoke contest at 7 p.m. This event, called the United Way Kickoff Bash, is open to the public. There will be free pizza and water or soda.