United Way Kickoff Cookoff Has 21 Entries, Hosts 200 Guests

Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity Community Engagement Coordinator April Grant hands a bowl of chili to State Representative Danny Sterling, who was a judge during the Second Annual United Way Kickoff Cookoff, held at the Gordon Cooper Technology Center Safety Center on Aug. 27. There were 21 entries from nonprofits, businesses and churches in the event, said United Way of Eastern Frontier Country Executive Director Sandy Vanderburg. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity Community Engagement Coordinator April Grant hands a bowl of chili to State Representative Danny Sterling, who was a judge during the Second Annual United Way Kickoff Cookoff, held at the Gordon Cooper Technology Center Safety Center on Aug. 27. There were 21 entries from nonprofits, businesses and churches in the event, said United Way of Eastern Frontier Country Executive Director Sandy Vanderburg. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

For the second year, the United Way Eastern Frontier Country (formerly “of Pottawatomie County”) (UWEFC) has mixed their fund-raiser kickoff, a dash of competition, and a generous helping of lunch.

Served from the Gordon Cooper Technology Center's Safety Center, the Kickoff Cookoff brought together 21 nonprofit organizations, churches, and businesses on Aug. 27 to offer up their best chili to three…