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
2024 YLS Fall Social at Smoked
Thursday, November 7, 2024 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Get ready to mix, mingle, and unwind at the Young Leader Society's Fall Social! Join us at Smoked in the back patio, where the good times will be sizzling. Mark your calendar, bring your friends, and let's make this Fall Social a night to remember! Click here to register
2024 YMU Mentor Mixer
Thursday, December 5, 2024 | 5:30 PM -7:30 PM
We warmly invite you to join YMU and RCPEP for an evening dedicated to meaningful conversations around mentorship and the importance of mental health among educators and mentors. When: Thursday, December 5th, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Where: United Way of the Midlands, 1818 Blanding St., Columbia, SC 29201...
2024 WIP Leadership Breakfast
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | 7:30 - 9:00 AM
Awaken Resilience: Leading Through Transition Join Women in Philanthropy for their annual Leadership Breakfast and be inspired as women come together to celebrate and hear from keynote speaker Darci Strickland Rush. Darci will share her journey of leadership through transition, from her role as a...
