For over 100 years, we have united the community to help people live better, safer and more successful lives. While our work has evolved to meet the challenges of the day, our vision remains the same: We believe everyone should have access to the tools and opportunities that empower them to achieve their full potential.
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Getting to the root causes of poverty is what we do. Backed by local and national research, we’ve identified these consistent barriers to higher earnings for low-income households in Greenville County:
Housing
While the recommended budget for housing is 30 percent of a family’s total income, 13,163 households in Greenville County spend more than half their income on rent or had no income to pay for rent.
Childcare
More than two-thirds of students entering kindergarten in Greenville County aren’t prepared to learn at their grade level. If we don’t invest in our children, they’ll never be able to break the cycle and build a better life.
Education
Just 32 percent of Greenville County high school students are considered college and career ready when they graduate. It’s difficult to prepare for your future when meeting daily needs is a struggle.
Transportation
In a 2015 survey, 22% of people in Greenville County said they had trouble getting to their job due to transportation and 21% had trouble getting to the grocery store or pharmacy. As gentrification pushes individuals further and further away from our city centers to access affordable housing, the problem is only increasing.
We know we can accomplish much more together as a community than we can alone. That’s why United Way of Greenville County leverages our network of hundreds of community partners—public, private and local nonprofits—to remove barriers to higher earnings and financial stability.
community impact
Creating a measurable impact is about empowering people to strengthen the communities they’re part of — not just today, but for tomorrow. We’re about long-term solutions that not only create opportunities, but shatter barriers. Because to us, a person’s zip code shouldn’t limit his or her chance for success.
Together, we’re United Way of Greenville County.
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Education
Support a local student through the OnTrack Greenville College Fund
Financial Stability
Schedule free VITA appointments for qualifying taxpayers
Communities
Provide a meal for a family of four
Education
Provide afterschool tutoring for one OnTrack Greenville student
Financial Stability
Help file tax returns for two local families
Communities
Provide utility assistance for a Greenville County household
Education
Hire a Student Learning Coach
Financial Stability
File four tax returns for local families
Communities
Purchase a month's worth of groceries for a family of four
Education
Connect a local student with both a learning coach and a mentor
Financial Stability
Provide a down payment for homeownership for a family of four
Communities
Fund a community project in a local neighborhood
Education
Support one OnTrack student for the school year OR Support two teachers for the school year
Financial Stability
Provide financial counseling for two families
Communities
Sponsor a Propel Greenville attendee to build strong nonprofits in our area
Education
Provide a higher education scholarship for an OnTrack student
Financial Stability
Help file tax returns for 30 local families
Communities
Support two households with food security needs for one month
Education
Support one child through summer camp
Financial Stability
Open a Promise Account to provide matched savings and asset management training for one family
Communities
Sponsor a Grassroots Leadership Development candidate / Fund a neighborhood empowerment series
Education
Support four OnTrack students for the school year OR Support eight teachers for the school year
Financial Stability
Provide two individuals with a match of $1,000 to double their savings
Communities
Provide four households with utility assistance up to $500
Education
Fund $1,000 higher education scholarships for three OnTrack students
Financial Stability
Provide financial coaching and case management to 60 individuals
Communities
Support a household with food security needs for six months
Education
Support eight OnTrack students for the school year
Financial Stability
Provide financial coaching and case management to 80 individuals
Communities
Purchase a month’s worth of groceries for 40 Greenville County families
Education
Provide two academic tutors for local students
Financial Stability
Fund a VITA program site for one year
Communities
Sponsor an AmeriCorps member for a full service year
Education
Provide an annual learning workshop for Greenville County teachers
Financial Stability
Provide a down payment for homeownership (2 families of 4)
Communities
Sponsor grassroots community projects in local neighborhoods for one year
Education
Hire an intervention specialist or graduation counselor
Financial Stability
Hire a full-time financial coach to serve 150+ families per year
Communities
Provide housing assistance for three AmeriCorps members during a service year
Education
Hire a full-time school case manager OR Student Health Services employee
Financial Stability
Fund our predatory lending protection program
Communities
Support United Way partner organizations meeting basic needs for our most vulnerable neighbors
By joining the United Way family, you’re committing to a better future for all. Your time and generosity truly powers our mission and impact. Simply put, we can’t do it without you.
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