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It's Tax Season! Find out how United Way can help you get yours done for free

It's Tax Season! Find out how United Way can help you get yours done for free

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program was established to provide free tax preparation services to moderate to lower-income families who earn less than $50,000 a year. The VITA program began in the Midlands almost 30 years ago, but was expanded by a United Way grant to the Cooperative Ministry in 2008. VITA has made a tremendous impact for working families.

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Program Spotlight: Family Service Center Dental Clinic

Program Spotlight: Family Service Center Dental Clinic

Many children and adults in South Carolina go without basic dental care every day. These families fall in the gap between being unqualified for Medicaid and unable to purchase insurance. They face the tough decision of whether they should have a dental procedure or put food on their tables. Competing priorities often win out. Fortunately, thanks to programs provided by the Family Service Center and funded by United Way of the Midlands, these families now have a place to go. Family Service Center and United Way of the Midlands work together to fill in the gaps in dental care and provide free dental services for uninsured children and adults in Richland and Lexington counties.

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Log on to e-CImpact

e-CImpact is a web-based Community Investment software solution, developed specifically for Community Impact driven United Way organizations to support the complete Community Investment process. Partner Agencies may click here to log in to e-CImpact.
United Way Sponsors

Without the help of Event Partners, United Way of the Midlands would not have many of the events we present to the community. These generous supporters provide funds or services that ensure donor contributions are used for programs and services that improve the quality of life in the Midlands. Click here to view United Way's 2010-11 Sponsors.

If your company would like to participate in United Way of the Midlands event sponsorships, please contact Mary Balbach at 803-758-6992 or your account representative. Click here to download sponsorship information.
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Create your own Day of Action!

United Way is encouraging all Midlands residents to join in the LIVE UNITED movement by volunteering. No matter what you choose to do, volunteering in the community benefits us all. You can search our Volunteer Center database for ideas. Find out more

How You Can Help

Donate or Volunteer today to show your support for the United Way of the Midlands.