There are three easy ways to set up your contribution today and support the SC DEW 2024 campaign. For additional details and links to each option, please visit the Ways to Give section further down this page.
1. Set Up a Payroll Deduction
2. Make a Cash/Check Contribution
3. Make a Credit Card Contribution
October 7, 2024 - December 15, 2024
SC Department of Employment & Workforce Campaign Challenge
Let's join forces with United Way to strengthen our community. Give today and help provide programs and services to local individuals and families who need it most.
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Ways to Give
Jean Day is Back!
$5 per day / $20 for 5 days / $50 for the rest of the year
Email Reece Collier (Rcollier@dew.sc.gov) for your stickers!
To donate by Credit Card, click the “Credit Card Contributions” button under “Ways to Give.” Forward your confirmation e-mail to Rcollier@dew.sc.gov with “Jean's Day” in the Subject Line.
*Agency Policy Re: Friday Attire Applies
'Tis the Season for...
Holiday Grams
‘TIS THE SEASON FOR… HOLIDAY GRAMS
Employees in all DEW locations across the state can send a coworker a Holiday Gram, and you can purchase as many Holiday Grams as you want!
Options range from $2 to $5, and a receipt of your United Way donation must be received for your Holiday Grams to be delivered on time. You can scroll down to make a donation under the ‘Ways to Give’ section. Forward your confirmation email to UnitedWay@dew.sc.gov with “Holiday Gram” in the Subject Line.
The deadline to submit an order is Friday, December 13th, at 5 PM. Click the button below to order your Holiday Grams!
Ways to Give
To participate in the State Employee Charitable Campaign, there are three easy ways to contribute!
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Set Up a Payroll Deduction through SCEIS. If you need assistance in setting up your SCEIS contribution, check out the attached step by step walk-through.
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o Make a cash or check donation (checks should be made out to United Way of the Midlands). There are United Way points of contact in each DEW location across the state. Check out the below list to find your local United Way contact.
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Make a credit card donation. If you would like to donate via credit card, visit the link below to make a secure donation. Make sure you list SC DEW as the agency, and enter your work zip code so that your contribution will be counted towards our campaign, and will support the United Way nearest to you.
Questions? Need to Know Who to Contact?
Click the button below to find a full list of internal DEW representatives across the state.
Meet a Storyteller
Drew Schiavone
Drew Schiavone talks about his involvement with United Way, Young Leaders Society, and volunteering with Meals on Wheels.
Volunteer Opportunities
Together, we can improve the lives of millions of people, because we are more than just fund-raisers. We are hand-raisers. Sign up to help. Click the link below to find a volunteer opportunity near you!
Learn More About
2-1-1
Did you know, in addition to the many signature programs that each United Way offers in their local community, there’s a statewide health and human services resource available to everyone? This hotline, known as 2-1-1 is hosted by South Carolina United Ways and serves as a great community resource.
2-1-1 is an easy to remember, three-digit telephone number that connects people with important community services to meet everyday needs and the immediate needs of people in crisis. It is a resource for finding assistance in your local community and can offer information on: • Affordable high quality child care and after-school care • Counseling and support groups • Health services • Food, clothing, and housing • Services for seniors and the disabled
Groups & Giving Levels
Deepen Your Engagement
Check out our affinity groups and large gift campaigns. We offer ways to engage, donate, and serve for all ages, stages, and giving levels. Give generously, make new friends, expand your network, and help those in need.
Always United
Invested in the Community
Always United is a group of diverse, experienced United Way supporters who are committed to solving problems in the Midlands. There's no age restriction, but most members of Always United are late-career professionals or have retired. Always United provides year-round opportunities for members, from personal development to volunteering to social events.
Many members have been contributing to United Way for years, even decades, and continue to donate, but donations are not required for membership.
Learn more about Always United.
Women in Philanthropy
Creating Positive Change for Women & Families
Women in Philanthropy (WIP) promotes the idea that every woman can and must be a philanthropist to solve the many challenges facing women and families. WIP supports volunteering, networking, and personal development opportunities as well as a number of annual social and fundraising events, like Power of the Purse—a designer purse auction.
Any donor who makes an annual unrestricted contribution of $500 ($42/month) or more is an investor (or member).
Learn more about Women in Philanthropy.
Young Leaders Society
Give back, have fun
Young Leadership Society (YLS) is a group of young professionals, ages 21–40, who give and volunteer monthly with United Way. YLS supports programs like Be a Book Bunny, which offers reading totes for Pre-K to second-grade students.
YLS donors also enjoy many exclusive opportunities throughout the year, like professional development, networking opportunities, and invitations to signature events like the YLS Oyster Roast and Cocktails & Conversations. This compassionate group of YLS members is focused on bettering their community as they build their careers.
Ages 21—29: $250 annually ($21/month)
Ages 30—40: $500 annually ($42/month)
Your Gift Matters
$150 Buys Eye Exams and Glasses for 3 Uninsured Patients
$500 Buys School Supply Packages for 50 Students
$20 Provides Shelter and Case Management to Someone Experiencing Homelessness
We do what needs to get done.
Local Help for Local Problems
The United Way has always had a broader mandate to serve the community, which means they're agile enough to address emergency needs like flood relief. And they have the expertise and resources to tackle complex, widespread problems like youth homelessness. Their ability to take on our most important local problems is unmatched.
Help Change Lives in the Palmetto State
Giving to United Way is a great way to support multiple causes with one click, knowing that your money will stay right here in the community.