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Columbia, S.C. (July 27, 2020) – As United Way of the Midlands’ new campaign season commences, the organization welcomes its new members of the 2020-2021 Board of Directors. United Way’s newly-elected Board Members are: Danielle Boyson , Vice President of Commercial Credit at Bank of America; Mike Bundy , Prisma Health Baptist and Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge CEO; Juan Cuervo , District...
Columbia, S.C. (July 9, 2020) – United Way of the Midlands announces that Jennifer Moore has been named the organization’s Vice President of Community Impact and Don Wilkie as Vice President of Data Analytics and Technology. Moore has been serving United Way of the Midlands for over a decade, most recently as Senior Director of Financial Stability. During her role as director, she has played an...
COLUMBIA, S.C. (June 30, 2020) – For its work to ensure the medically underserved have access to dental and eye care, WellPartners Dental and Eye Health earned a 2020 Gold Rating from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) Quality Standards Program. The NAFC and its members are dedicated to ensuring that patients receive quality health care. WellPartners Dental and Eye...
Columbia, S.C. (May 29, 2020) – Elliott Davis was selected to receive United Way of the Midlands Spirit of the Midlands Award for Corporate Leadership. "At Elliott Davis, we truly care for our communities. Our outstanding team takes pride in giving back, and this is a reflection of their commitment to having a positive impact on our community,” said Scott McClelland, shareholder for Elliott Davis...
Columbia, S.C. (May 4, 2020) – United Way of the Midlands releases additional funds totaling more than $200,000 from the United Way of the Midlands COVID-19 Response Fund to support Community Impact Partners in Richland, Lexington, Fairfield, Newberry, Orangeburg and Calhoun counties. The grants have been used to address the needs surrounding the COVID-19 response with agencies serving individuals...
BlueCross BlueShield has become a major donor to the United Way of the Midlands' COVID-19 Response Fund. Read more about their gift here.
The United Way of the Midlands will disburse $70,000 in grant monies to its Community Impact Partners across the Palmetto State.
Columbia, S.C. (March 18, 2020) – From Sara Fawcett, President & CEO of United Way of the Midlands: “At United Way, we work closely with our community partners and local governments every day to address the housing and service needs of people experiencing homelessness. During these extraordinary times, providing help for our most vulnerable is not only the compassionate action but now the...
Columbia, S.C. (March 5, 2020) – United Way of the Midlands recognized hundreds of organizations and individuals for their generosity at its annual Live United Awards ceremony Wednesday, March 4, at Central Energy. Midlands corporations and agencies were honored for their successful 2019-2020 United Way of the Midlands employee fundraising campaigns. United Way’s Live United Awards are given based...
Columbia, S.C. (March 4, 2020) – United Way of the Midlands recently announced Katy Bair of BB&T as the recipient of the 2020 Judith M. Davis Volunteer of the Year Award . “This award honors the spirit of Judy Davis’ commitment to constantly improving the Midlands,” said Sara Fawcett, United Way of the Midlands President & CEO. “We were pleased to have many qualified candidates to choose from, and...