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Now Accepting Nominations for the 2024 Humanitarian of the Year
United Way of the Midlands is currently accepting nominations for the 2024 Humanitarian of the Year. The Humanitarian of the Year Award is presented every year to someone who has exhibited extraordinary service and philanthropy in the Midlands. Nominations are being accepted until July 14, 2023, and will be chosen by a selection committee from United Way of the Midlands volunteers and leadership...
Midlands housing initiatives awarded $4.1M in HUD Continuum of Care Funding
United Way of the Midlands and the Midlands Area Consortium for the Homeless (MACH) announced that over $4.1 million has been awarded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for continuing and new permanent housing in the Midlands. This includes two new grants that will support expanded housing units. MACH is the local CoC organization in the Midlands which includes 13...
Over 550 volunteers needed for United Way of the Midlands’ annual Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week is just around the corner and United Way of the Midlands hopes to fill more than 550 volunteer spots for over 50 different projects, April 17 through April 22, in honor of the week. United Way’s annual Volunteer Week, in partnership with presenting sponsor Truist, signature sponsors Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union; and champion sponsors...
Colonial Life invests $500,000 in United Way’s ‘Young Men United’
Young men preparing to attend college or enter the workforce have a better chance to reach their academic and career goals thanks to a $500,000 financial investment from Colonial Life. Today, United Way of the Midlands announced its pilot program Young Men United (YMU). This new workforce development initiative in partnership with Colonial Life targets young men of color with mentorship, paid...
United Way names Deonna Wylie the 2023 Judith M. Davis Volunteer of the Year
United Way of the Midlands recognized Deonna Wylie of DW Empires of Excel Real Estate as the recipient of the 2023 Judith M. Davis Volunteer of the Year Award. “This award honors the spirit of Judy Davis’ commitment to constantly improving the Midlands,” said Sara Fawcett, United Way President & CEO. “Deonna is an active volunteer, donor and champion for United Way of the Midlands and our Young...
United Way of the Midlands Partners with Homeless No More to Create New, Innovative Housing
United Way of the Midlands and Homeless No More announced the development of Grand Village, the city’s newest housing development that’s replacing Grand Motel and Apartments on Two-Notch Road.
Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina grants United Way Midlands Reading Consortium $15,000
Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina invested $15,000 in the United Way Midlands Reading Consortium to support its pilot, integration and expansion of STEM programming. “We are grateful to Sisters of Charity for investing in our program as STEM and literacy are needed to equip South Carolina’s students with the knowledge and skills needed to enter many current and future workforces,”...
United Way’s Midlands Reading Consortium seeks 150 volunteers to enhance students’ literacy skills
United Way of the Midlands is looking for volunteers interested in reading to elementary-age students to support its Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC) for the 2022-2023 school year. MRC is a literacy-focused program that supplements and enhances shared reading experiences to ignite a love of reading for elementary students Pre-K- 3rd grade. MRC is a partnership between United Way of the Midlands...
Delta Dental of South Carolina invests $50,000 in United Way of the Midlands – WellPartners Dental and Eye Clinic
Delta Dental of South Carolina has presented United Way of the Midlands (UWM) with a $50,000 grant to support UWM's WellPartners Dental Clinics by providing improved technology for its dental clinics. “WellPartners is about more than just dental care, which is why we are so appreciative of Delta Dental of South Carolina for awarding these funds to support this important initiative,” said Sara...
United Way of the Midlands’ Women in Philanthropy holds its annual Leadership Breakfast on December 15
Women in Philanthropy (WIP), an engagement group associated with United Way of the Midlands, holds its annual Leadership Breakfast on Thursday, December 15 from 7:30 to 10:00 a.m. at The Palmetto Club. This event helps to raise funds for WIP’s Community Impact Partners serving women and children in the Midlands.