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The mission of United Way of the Midlands is simple: we unite people and resources to drive generational change in the Midlands.
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SC Business Review Welcomes Sara Fawcett
In November 2024, Mike Switzer welcomed United Way of the Midlands President & CEO Sara Fawcett to join him on SC Business Review to talk about how MacKenzie Scott, a famous novelist, philanthropist, and third wealthiest woman in the U.S. recently donated $10 million. How will this affect their mission? Listen Here
United Way of the Midlands & partners break ground on Addison Pointe
Connelly Builders, United Way of the Midlands, and the Midlands Housing Trust Fund announced the groundbreaking of Addison Pointe, a multi-unit housing complex to help fill an urgent need in our local community. The $19.4 million project will provide families with incomes ranging between 20% to 70% of the area median income in Richland County with quality rental housing. The rents charged will...
United Way of the Midlands and Homeless No More partner with Mungo Homes to build Michael’s House
Mungo Homes, United Way of the Midlands and Homeless No More announced the groundbreaking of Michael’s House, a first of its kind market-rate home to benefit United Way’s and Homeless No More’s continued work in creating long-term stability for Midlands’ families. Net proceeds from the sale of Michael’s House will provide direct funding to help build the Village at St. Andrews, a transitional...
Mirci Breaks Ground on Millwood Place: A Safe Haven for Unhoused Young Women in Columbia
The Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (Mirci), along with SC Housing Authority, SC Department of Mental Health, United Way of the Midlands, Leon Levine Foundation, Central Carolina Community Foundation, Carolina Children’s Home, BCBS of SC Foundation, TD Bank Foundation, Parrish Family Foundation, and other partners, is proud to announce that it has begun the construction process of Millwood...
United Way of the Midlands launches its Campaign for Good
Help us meet our $20 million goal to create generational change in the Midlands
United Way of the Midlands announces 2024-2025 Board of Directors
As United Way of the Midlands’ new campaign season commences, the organization welcomes its new members and executive committee of the 2024-2025 Board of Directors. “United Way of the Midlands had so much to celebrate this last fiscal year,” said Sara Fawcett, President, and CEO of United Way of the Midlands. “We broke ground on two affordable housing projects, which will be transformative for the...
Truist awards $520,000 to United Way’s housing and multi-generational family stabilization services
Truist Foundation and Truist Charitable Fund, a donor-advised fund, awarded a combined $520,000 to United Way of the Midlands in support of its housing and multi-generational family stabilization services through Two-Generation programming. "Investing in multi-generational programming and affordable housing can have a profound impact on the holistic well-being of families across the Midlands,”...
Thomas Tafel of Lexington Medical Center selected as 2024 Judith M. Davis Volunteer of the Year
United Way of the Midlands will recognize Thomas Tafel of Lexington Medical Center, as the recipient of the 2024 Judith M. Davis Volunteer of the Year Award during the Humanitarian of the Year Ceremony on February 22, 2024. “United Way of the Midlands is honored to present this award, a testament to Judy Davis’s unwavering dedication to bettering our community, to Thomas Tafel,” said Sara Fawcett...
United Way of the Midlands names Jim Lehman 2024 Humanitarian of the Year
United Way of the Midlands will honor Jim Lehman as the 2024 Humanitarian of the Year award recipient on February 22, 2024, at the Pastides Alumni Center. The Humanitarian of the Year Award is given each year to individuals who clearly demonstrate extraordinary leadership in philanthropic and human services. It is the highest single honor of philanthropic achievement in the Midlands. “Jim’s...
Michael J. Mungo Foundation’s $500,000 donation fuels expansion of United Way’s ‘Young Men United’ to Irmo High School
Today, United Way of the Midlands announced the Michael J. Mungo Foundation’s $500,000 contribution to the United Way's Young Men United program. This donation will enable the expansion of the program, now reaching the halls of Irmo High School. "Education is the cornerstone of a brighter future for our youth, and we are thrilled to be part of a program that focuses on empowering young men to...