United Way of the Midlands Campaign Blog

Congressman James E. Clyburn took a short detour off the campaign trail to congratulate United Way and state employees on Friday, Oct. 31 at the South Carolina Department of Archives and History Center for the United Way State Campaign Midpoint luncheon. The event highlighted the achievements of state employees – some of South Carolina’s most generous philanthropists – and celebrated a shared sense of responsibility to the community as difficult economic times affect everyone. Read More

ECC Preston Sabalis and NBSC had a strong focus in this year’s campaign for leadership giving, and it paid off with a 32% increase in overall employee giving. Thank you, NBSC!

ECCs Melissa Halsey and Mike Heaton are reporting total gifts of $102,000 — up 15% from last year. Thank you for LIVING UNITED, Southeastern Freight!

The SC Comptroller General’s office and ECC Karen Eubanks report a 54% increase in giving this year. The SC Consumer Affairs department has reported a partial count of $1,618, while the Department of Insurance has a partial report of $5,743 — up 30% since last year. Great job!

The First Citizens team knows how to count its dollars and cents! Led by Cindi Callahan, Mitch Kneece and Harold Glazor, First Citizens employees raised more than $120,000 — a 10% increase over last year’s results. Thirty-nine leadership givers at First Citizens are also showing that they LIVE UNITED!

In a new campaign, City Year Columbia raised $2,074, while Work in Progress increased its campaign by 15%. Communities in Schools of the Midlands is up 165%, and Growing Home Southeast managed to increase its campaign by a whopping 49%. Way to go!

ECC Dwayne Smiling of Benedict College not only reports a 19% increase in giving and a 68% increase in participation at the school’s campaign, but Dwayne also chaired the Training Division for the 2008 campaign and did a fantastic job hosting the training sessions at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.

Thanks for LIVING UNITED, Benedict! And Go Tigers!

Not only did Harvest Hope help out United Way by hosting the State Campaign ECC Training sessions this year, but ECC Kristy McLellen is reporting an amazing 34% increase in giving and a 37% increase in participation at the United Way of the Midlands Certified Partner Agency.

Way to go, Harvest Hope!

St. Lawrence Place ECC David Bergeron reported 100% participation and a 61% increase for this year’s campaign at the United Way of the Midlands Certified Partner Agency. St. Lawrence Place, in conjunction with Trinity Housing, aims to provide support services, life skills, and transitional housing to enable homeless families to achieve independent living as productive members of the community.

Thanks for LIVING UNITED!

Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia Julie Tovey (right) repoted a 10% increase in giving for the Certified Partner Agency of United Way of the Midlands. If you are looking for volunteer opportunities, the United Way Volunteer Center can set you up as a BIG — just click here!