When you support United Way, you reach out to people in need right now. Your generosity supports 86 local programs that are effectively addressing the basic, essential needs of individuals families and neighborhoods.
You also support efforts to eliminate future needs and create meaningful, lasting change that impacts everyone in Greenville County through focusing on the three priority issues of school readiness, high school graduation and financial stability.
There are so many ways you can give back to your community through United Way. Participate in your company’s workplace campaign. Make a Leadership or Planned Gift. Make a Memorial/Honor Gift in the name of someone who has impacted your life.
No other organization has the scope and expertise to bring together our community's businesses, organizations, volunteers, government, faith community, private foundations and a network of health and human service agencies around a shared vision. By focusing the best people, latest research and innovative practices around achieving measurable results, we maximize the impact of your gift.
Watch the video below to see some of the ways your gift can change individual lives and impact our entire community:
Guidelines for Choosing a Charitable Organization to Support
Charitable giving has a tremendous impact on improving communities
and helping individuals. United Way understands how important it is to
choose the right organization to donate your hard-earned dollars. As
you prepare to make any type of charitable gift, we urge you to follow
the simple guidelines below.
View Your Donation as an Investment. Any gift to a charity
should be seen as an investment, and you want to invest in a charity
that will make a major impact on its recipients while also giving you
personal satisfaction. An investment approach to a particular group or
cause will ensure a more meaningful experience for you.
Do Your Homework. When selecting where to give, it is
important to gather all the facts. Conducting thorough research prior
to giving will help you separate legitimate charities from frauds, as
well as reassure you that your donation is truly helping those who need
it most.
Understand the Tax Benefits of Giving. An added benefit to
giving is that most charitable donations are tax-deductible. To receive
a tax deduction, you will need the proper documentation when filing
your income tax returns. The IRS requires a receipt for each
tax-deductible contribution of $250 or more. Depending on the amount or
type of your gift, you may need to provide additional documents with
your tax form, such as Form 8283 for each non-cash donation exceeding
$500.
Decide How You Will Give and How Much. Financial donations
are the most popular charitable gifts, but there are other ways to help
your favorite cause. Many organizations will accept property and goods,
as well as your time. There are many options on how to give, including
donating directly online, by mail, through payroll deduction or through
a donor-advised fund. Additionally, find out if your employer will
match your charitable gift. This will even further maximize your
investment.
