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$150,000 LMC Investment in WellPartners
Thanks to a $150,000 grant from Lexington Medical Center, more individuals throughout the Midlands will receive accessible healthcare at United Way’s WellPartners Dental and Eye Clinics. WellPartners offers free dental and eye care services that provide preventative and restorative care to uninsured and underinsured children and adults in the Midlands. WellPartners is owned and operated by United...
Bank of America Charitable Foundation awards $70,000 to United Way’s multi-generational family stabilization services
Bank of America Charitable Foundation awarded $70,000 to United Way of the Midlands’ Two-Generation programming, which includes the new Young Men United program. United Way’s Two-Generation approach for families provides long-term case management to improve workforce skills and employment, while addressing barriers to their path to financial stability and independence. Services are also provided...
Midlands families invited to United Way’s United Night Out
United Way is thrilled to invite Midlands families for an unforgettable evening of community engagement, learning, and giving back at United Night Out on Oct. 12 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Junction 800. “This event will provide a unique opportunity for everyone to dive deep into the heart of United Way's mission and discover the positive impact United Way makes in our community,” said Sara Fawcett...
United Way of the Midlands announces 2023-2024 Board of Directors
As United Way of the Midlands’ new campaign season commences, the organization welcomes its new members and executive committee of the 2023-2024 Board of Directors. New members of the board are: Katy Bair, Credit Team Leader and Senior Vice President at Truist; Jennifer Gugliotti, AVP and Head of Corporate Brand and Reputation at UNUM; Angela Jenkins, Vice President at Prisma Health; Ben Rex, CEO...
United Way invests over $13 million to enhance basic needs and foster resilience in the Midlands
United Way of the Midlands invested over $13 million in funding to community organizations over the past year, including $2.1 million in Impact grants for its 2023-2024 fiscal year to support basic needs and improve resiliency and long-term self-sufficiency in the Midlands. The $2.1 in Impact grants is in addition to the donor-directed gifts, initiatives and programs UWM operates directly, and...
United Way of the Midlands Partners with Fairfield County School District Education Foundation to Create Housing for Teachers
United Way of the Midlands and the Fairfield County School District Education Foundation unveiled Fairfield County’s newest housing development designed to tackle the pervasive challenge of affordable housing for educators. United Way of the Midlands has invested $600,000 in the Fairfield County School District Education Foundation for The Village. The Village will provide 16 three-bedroom homes...
$50K Investment in WellPartners from Levine Foundation
United Way of the Midlands’ WellPartners Dental and Eye Clinics received a $50,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation to support the continuation of clinic services. WellPartners offers dental and eye care services that provide preventative and restorative care to uninsured and underinsured children and adults in the Midlands. WellPartners is owned and operated by United Way of the Midlands...
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank Receives United Way of the Midlands’ Spirit of the Midlands Award for Corporate Leadership
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank was selected to receive the Spirit of the Midlands Award for Corporate Leadership by United Way of the Midlands. The Spirit of the Midlands Award for Corporate Leadership is presented to a partner that embodies an overall spirit of giving through contributions of time, leadership, and resources in support of United Way’s work in priority issues of financial stability...
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...