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United Way releases Community Assessment, announces Call to Action to assist with community’s needs
Columbia, S.C. (Feb. 14, 2022) – United Way of the Midlands’ 2021 Community Assessment asked hundreds of residents of Calhoun, Fairfield, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg and Richland counties, “What kind of community do you want to live in?” The answers they gave will inform United Way’s investments and initiatives for the next three years. United Way partnered with the University of South...
Alesia Jerrells of Recruiting Solutions selected as 2022 Judith M. Davis Volunteer of the Year award winner
United Way of the Midlands recently announced Alesia Jerrells, VP of Operations of Recruiting Solutions, as the recipient of the 2022 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 President & CEO. “Alesia is a dedicated volunteer who has mentored and developed future...
United Way of the Midlands promotes small acts of service to commemorate 9/11
Columbia, S.C. (September 9, 2021) – United Way of the Midlands is asking residents throughout the Midlands to participate in the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance by completing small acts of service to commemorate 9/11. “As we reflect on the 20th anniversary of September 11, we encourage you to pay tribute through volunteer service to address critical needs in our community,”...
United Way’s Midlands Reading Consortium looking for volunteer tutors to enhance students’ literacy skills
Columbia, S.C. (July 28, 2021) – United Way of the Midlands is looking for volunteers interested in tutoring and reading to elementary age students to support the Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC) for the 2021-2022 school year. MRC is a literacy focused program that supplements and enhances shared reading experiences to ignite a love of reading for elementary students. MRC is a partnership between...
AT&T donates $25,000 to support United Way of the Midlands Reading Consortium
Columbia, S.C. (July 26, 2021) – AT&T donated $25,000 to United Way’s Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC), which is a literacy focused program that supplements and enhances shared reading experiences to ignite a love of reading for elementary students. MRC offers a library of services including virtual and in person one-to-one tutoring, classroom read alouds, guest reading opportunities, parenting...
United Way of the Midlands Reading Consortium seeking new AmeriCorps members
Columbia, S.C. (July 15, 2021) – United Way of the Midlands is actively looking for new members to serve as AmeriCorps Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC) School Liaisons for the August 2021-July 2022 term. MRC is a volunteer tutoring initiative targeting prekindergarten to second grade students who are not reading on grade level. The program is a partnership between United Way of the Midlands and...
United Way’s WellPartners Dental and Eye Clinic Earns Second Gold Rating from the NAFC Quality Standards Program
COLUMBIA, SC (July 12, 2021) –For its efforts to provide preventative and restorative dental and eye care to underserved populations, WellPartners Dental and Eye Clinic earned a 2021 Gold Rating from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) Quality Standards Program. WellPartners is owned and operated by United Way of the Midlands with support from community partners...
United Way of the Midlands welcomes La Ruchala Murphy as Director of Leadership and Capacity Building
Columbia, SC (June 15, 2021) – United Way of the Midlands has named La Ruchala Murphy, a career-long nonprofit professional and arts enthusiast, as its new Director of Leadership and Capacity Building. “We are excited to have La Ruchala's skills and background to advance our work building and strengthening partnerships,” said Jennifer Moore, Vice President of Community Impact. In this role, Murphy...
WellPartners’ Kimberly Bensonhaver, DDS, receives topDentists™ in the Midlands honors
Columbia, S.C. (June 9, 2021) – WellPartners Adult Dental Clinic dentist, Kimberly Bensonhaver, DDS, or “Dr. Kimi,” is recognized as one of the topDentists™ in the Midlands. The topDentists™ teams asked thousands of dentists, “If you had a patient in need of a dentist, which dentist would you refer them to?” With years of experience, continuing education, manner with patients, use of new...
United Way of the Midlands hosts Breaking Down Barriers Workshop Series and Resource Fair
Columbia, S.C. (June 7, 2021) – United Way of the Midlands educates the community on the barriers to employment with its Breaking Down Barriers Workshop Series and collaborates with organizations to provide resources to support individuals encountering those barriers through its Breaking Barriers Resource Fair. Breaking Down Barriers Workshop Series Breaking Down Barriers is United Way of the...