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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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
Columbia, S.C. (November 4, 2019) – Women in Philanthropy (WIP), an affinity group of United Way of the Midlands, holds its annual Leadership Breakfast on Friday, December 13 from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. at the Palmetto Club. Kathy Izard , the award-winning author of The Hundred Store Home, will be the keynote speaker. “We have an outstanding speaker joining us at this year’s Leadership Breakfast to...
Columbia, S.C. (October X, 2019) – Bank of America Charitable Foundation awarded $37,500 to United Way of the Midlands to support Richland Library’s New Hope Project at United Way of the Midlands Breaking Barriers Employment Resource Fair last week. “We are grateful for Bank of America’s consistent investments into our local community. Their investments allow us to support vital programs and...
Columbia, S.C. (November 13, 2019) – United Way of the Midlands, through funding of nearly $158,000 from Richland County Government, will launch a second Resiliency Team as part of its Resilient Richland initiative at Richland School District One’s Watkins-Nance Elementary School. “With our first Resiliency Team in place, we’re excited to extend the social and emotional support the team is...
Columbia, S.C. (November 11, 2019) – United Way of the Midlands has selected Pamela Lackey as the 2019 Humanitarian of the Year, the organization’s highest award and the highest single honor of philanthropic achievement in the Midlands. The Humanitarian of the Year Award is given each year to individuals who clearly demonstrate extraordinary leadership in philanthropic and human services. “I have...
Columbia, S.C. (November 5, 2019) – United Way of the Midlands, lead agency of Midlands Area Consortium for the Homeless (MACH) , is collecting new winter items to help those experiencing homelessness this winter. New winter hats, gloves, scarves and blankets are needed to be distributed during the regional Point-in-Time (PIT) Homeless Count held from January 22 – January 28, 2020. This count is...