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United Way of the Midlands Releases Additional COVID 19 Grants to Community Impact Partners
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 of South Carolina donates $100,000 to support Midlands’ residents impacted by pandemic
BlueCross BlueShield has become a major donor to the United Way of the Midlands' COVID-19 Response Fund. Read more about their gift here.
United Way of the Midlands Releases First Round of Grants to Community Impact Partners
The United Way of the Midlands will disburse $70,000 in grant monies to its Community Impact Partners across the Palmetto State.
Update from United Way CEO on Coordination of Homelessness Services During COVID-19
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...
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Publix take home top honors at United Way of the Midlands’ Live United Awards
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...
Katy Bair of BB&T selected as 2020 Judith M. Davis Volunteer of the Year award winner
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...
Spirit of the Midlands Award Applications are currently being accepted
The Spirit of the Midlands Award for Corporate Leadership is presented to a corporate partner that embodies an overall spirit of giving through contributions of time, leadership and resources in support of United Way’s work in the priority issues of student success, financial stability and health access.
United Way’s Small Business Alliance hosts Driving Down Main: Part Deux Top Golf Swing Suite Charity Tournament
Columbia, S.C. (February 3, 2020) – United Way of the Midlands’ Small Business Alliance (SBA) will host its annual Driving Down Main Topgolf Swing Suite Tournament at The Main Course on February 10-11, 2020. “We are honored to once again partner with the United Way’s Small Business Alliance for their annual Driving Down Main tournament. This event, coupled with the continued support of the United...
On Giving Tuesday, United Way’s Always United Celebrates the Season of Giving with Holiday Luncheon on “How to De-Stress Your Holidays with Laughter Therapy”
Columbia, S.C. (November 27, 2019) – Always United members, United Way of the Midlands’ affinity group for retirees and those nearing retirement, are inviting you to join them for lunch and listen to DeeDee Northcutt of Home Instead Senior Care teach tips on how to “De-Stress Your Holidays with Laughter Therapy.” Always United members will also be bringing gifts to the luncheon for 100 seniors who...
United Way of the Midlands hosts panel discussion on managing end-of-year finances for December 4 Leadership Learning Lab event
Columbia, S.C. (November 26, 2019) – United Way of the Midlands’ Leadership Learning Lab series (3LS) will host a panel discussion on Wednesday, December 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. called Finances Life Hack: QuickBooks Online Tips & Tricks. The panelists, Nick Annan, CPA and Mary Beth Tipton, ABA of Elliott Davis, will discuss the overall benefits, tips and tricks of using the online...