Calhoun County

In 2009 The Edisto Council of United Way of the Midlands decided to become a full partner with the benefits of area-wide fundraising.  Volunteers from the counties participate in the work of the Community Impact Councils and Committees to identify needs, determine priorities and offer grants for programs in Orangeburg and Calhoun that meet the health and human service needs of the community.

Orangeburg-Calhoun History with current funding information

1956

Chartered as Orangeburg County
United Fund in October $107,733 raised

1976

Fundraising tops $200,000 for the  first time

1980

Donations exceed $300,000 •

1981

Calhoun County becomes partner
Name Changed to United Way of  Orangeburg and Calhoun Counties

1986

Annual Campaign reaches $405,404

1988

Name changed to Edisto United  Way  Campaign totaled $462,870
This level of giving remained  consistent until the mid-1990s

2003

Edisto United Way Board of  Directors choose to become a council of United Way of the Midlands
The Edisto Council continued to be responsible for fundraising and fund allocation but annual donations continued to be erratic

2009

Local giving fell to less than  $80,000
Edisto Council votes to disband and become a full partner of United Way of the Midlands’ Community Impact efforts

2010

Grants, initiatives and donor directed funds more than double the amount raised from donors in Orangeburg and Calhoun counties in the 2009 Annual Campaign

The Smith Family of Cameron

 

 

 

 

 

 

Learn how The Smith Family is able to connect with others raising young children in rural Calhoun County with the help of Certified Partner Agency, Calhoun County First Steps.

Local volunteers and certified partner agencies work to meet the needs of area residents.  Click on a button below to learn more.

 

 

 

  

 

 

For more information on the United Way of the Midlands  in Calhoun County and its programs, contact Claudia B. Brooks, Orangeburg-Calhoun Team Director, at 803-585-9164 or by email at cbrooks@uway.org.