“My name is Adrian Nelson and I want to keep downtown Columbia both clean and safe so I work with the “yellow shirts” on the City Center Partnership and that’s how I LIVE UNITED.”
"My name is Barbara Rippy. I help to provide shelter and services for the homeless and incarcerated in order to make them more productive citizens, and that is how I LIVE UNITED."
"My name is Dean Slade and have financially supported the United Way for many years, helped organize employee campaigns, worked for non-profit organizations, served on Boards, but it is the people I like the most. And that is how I LIVE UNITED."
"My name is Dennis Coker. I work with great folks to provide healthcare for those who need it despite their lack of money or health insurance and give them the help and hope they need to feel better and return to be productive citizens within the community, and that is how I LIVE UNITED."
“My name is Henry Haitz. Whether it be in small groups such as in my family, at my place of employment, or among people involved in extra-curricular activities with my children or through bigger commitments such as getting involved with organizations like United Way, I help people by volunteering. That’s how I LIVE UNITED."
"My name is James Bennett, and I stay conscious of fellow citizens and the needs of the Midlands area so I can try to make sure that everybody can live happy lives and be as fortunate as I am. That’s how I LIVE UNITED."
“My name is Julie Tovey and I help children succeed by providing them with the guidance companionship through the Big Brothers Big Sisters mentor program and that's how I LIVE UNITED.”
“My name is Kenneth Campbell and my passion is teaching children. I love their joy and excitement when they know someone cares about them and wants to be a positive influence in their life. That’s how I LIVE UNITED.”
My name is Kenya L. Mingo. It
is through my employment at Palmetto Place and my volunteer efforts with Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., that I strive everyday to make a difference in people’s
lives and that’s how I LIVE UNITED.
My name is Kim Wellman and I enjoy reading with “my guys” at Arden Elementary School because I know I am making a difference in their lives by helping them to become better readers and that is how I LIVE UNITED.
My name is LeRoy and I know through experience that United Way helps many, many people. I choose to give, advocate and volunteer with United Way in my community of Arthurtown and that's how I LIVE UNITED.
"My name is Lila Anna Sauls. I work with 28 families who once found themselves homeless, but now have a place to call home at St. Lawrence Place. I'm also the mother of three boys, who are learning at a young age how important it is to give back. I care about my community and my family and that’s how I LIVE UNITED."
"I have seen United Way touch thousands of lives, those who gave and those who received. For me, it’s been the experience of a life time. That’s how I LIVE UNITED."
My name is Mary Allen. I’m a graduate student pursuing a degree in social work, but I’m also a volunteer. I work with the Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC) to help children read at grade level. Both of these experiences have opened my eyes to the problems facing the Midlands community, specifically those dealing with education and literacy.
"I'm Scott
Shockley. I give my time and talents to United Way because it is the one place
that can touch so many lives in this community to make positive changes, and
that's how I LIVE UNITED."
“I’m Veronica Swain Kunz. I run a United Way Certified Partner Agency to help alleviate the suffering of our state’s victims of crime. The United Way is an essential link to help crime victims become survivors.
United Way of the Midlands encourages members of the Young Leaders Society to become friends with us on Facebook! YLS provides community involvement and personal development opportunities to its members. This unique group offers its members many ways to get involved with various United Way agencies, to make a difference in people's lives, and to become leaders in our Midlands community.
Wondering how the 2009 stimulus plan will effect your organization? United Way of the Midlands is working to provide that information to the public as it becomes available. For helpful links and details about how Richland and Lexington counties will benefit from the stimulus plan, CLICK HERE.
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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 Centerdatabase for ideas. Find out more
“My name is Adrian Nelson and I want to keep downtown Columbia both clean and safe so I work with the “yellow shirts” on the City Center Partnership and that’s how I LIVE UNITED.”
My name is Amy Schofield and I am an advocate for children on both a personal and professional level and that is how I LIVE UNITED.
"My name is Barbara Rippy. I help to provide shelter and services for the homeless and incarcerated in order to make them more productive citizens, and that is how I LIVE UNITED."
"My name is Dean Slade and have financially supported the United Way for many years, helped organize employee campaigns, worked for non-profit organizations, served on Boards, but it is the people I like the most. And that is how I LIVE UNITED."
"My name is Dennis Coker. I work with great folks to provide healthcare for those who need it despite their lack of money or health insurance and give them the help and hope they need to feel better and return to be productive citizens within the community, and that is how I LIVE UNITED."
“My name is Henry Haitz. Whether it be in small groups such as in my family, at my place of employment, or among people involved in extra-curricular activities with my children or through bigger commitments such as getting involved with organizations like United Way, I help people by volunteering. That’s how I LIVE UNITED."
"My name is James Bennett, and I stay conscious of fellow citizens and the needs of the Midlands area so I can try to make sure that everybody can live happy lives and be as fortunate as I am. That’s how I LIVE UNITED."
"My name is Joe Herndon. I am a community activist by advocating and being involved as much as possible, and that is how I LIVE UNITED.”
“My name is Julie Tovey and I help children succeed by providing them with the guidance companionship through the Big Brothers Big Sisters mentor program and that's how I LIVE UNITED.”
“My name is Kenneth Campbell and my passion is teaching children. I love their joy and excitement when they know someone cares about them and wants to be a positive influence in their life. That’s how I LIVE UNITED.”
My name is Kim Wellman and I enjoy reading with “my guys” at Arden Elementary School because I know I am making a difference in their lives by helping them to become better readers and that is how I LIVE UNITED.
My name is LeRoy and I know through experience that United Way helps many, many people. I choose to give, advocate and volunteer with United Way in my community of Arthurtown and that's how I LIVE UNITED.
"My name is Lila Anna Sauls. I work with 28 families who once found themselves homeless, but now have a place to call home at St. Lawrence Place. I'm also the mother of three boys, who are learning at a young age how important it is to give back. I care about my community and my family and that’s how I LIVE UNITED."
"I have seen United Way touch thousands of lives, those who gave and those who received. For me, it’s been the experience of a life time. That’s how I LIVE UNITED."
My name is Mary Allen. I’m a graduate student pursuing a degree in social work, but I’m also a volunteer. I work with the Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC) to help children read at grade level. Both of these experiences have opened my eyes to the problems facing the Midlands community, specifically those dealing with education and literacy.
“My name is Matt Kennell and I work every day to keep our city center a great place to live work and play and that’s how I LIVE UNITED.”
"My name is Mike Brenan, and I am actively involved in the community through many charitable organizations. That is how I LIVE UNITED"
"I'm Randy Scott, and I believe in what United Way stands for and the work that they do, so I volunteer in the community. That’s how I LIVE UNITED."
“I’m Veronica Swain Kunz. I run a United Way Certified Partner Agency to help alleviate the suffering of our state’s victims of crime. The United Way is an essential link to help crime victims become survivors.That’s how I LIVE UNITED.”
