Blueprint for Change
Over the next three years, United Way will create generational change by building opportunities for youth and families, seeding innovation, and improving equity in care.
2021 Community Assessment
United Way of the Midlands’ 2021 Community Assessment asked hundreds of residents, “What kind of community do you want to live in?”
From the data and information collected, United Way offers eight calls to action and hopes everyone can find at least one area they can support and work on.
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What We Do
Only United Way has the resources to provide large-scale solutions to pervasive community problems. By providing support when it's needed most, we interrupt a common pattern where emergencies can multiply. Addressing the root issues in the moment stops the cycle of crisis and gives families the opportunity to thrive—today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.
Self-Sufficiency
The Self-Sufficiency Standard for South Carolina is a measure of income adequacy that is based on the costs of basic needs for working families: housing, child care, food, health care, transportation, and miscellaneous items, as well as the cost of taxes and the impact of tax credits.
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Upcoming Events
2025 YLS Oyster Roast
Thursday, January 23, 2025 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM
The YLS Oyster Roast is United Way of the Midlands Young Leaders Society's annual event to kick off the beginning of the new year with ways to give back and have a good time. This year's Oyster Roast will feature live music, a silent auction as well as tasty eats by Southern Way Catering and an open...
2025 Driving Down Main
Monday, February 3, 2025 & Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Location: Players Club, 1626 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201 Register Here! Driving Down Main offers an innovative and fun way for busy people to engage across industries through friendly competition while creating change in our community. This one-of-a-kind 9-Hole charity event will be played on...
2025 Humanitarian of the Year Dinner and Award Ceremony
Thursday, February 27, 2025 | 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Calvin Elam has been named the 2025 Humanitarian of the Year. The event will be held at the Pastides Alumni Center at 900 Senate St, Columbia, SC 29201 on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. Registration and more information will be available soon!
