A Day of Connection, Inspiration, and Action: Women United Summit 2025 From Dr. Kirsten Naomi Chapman’s opening plenary to Angela Garbes’ powerful keynote address, this year’s Women United Summit was […]
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Hands On Greenville Day 2025: 2,000 Volunteers. 40 Projects. One Incredible Day of Service.
On a beautiful Saturday in May, Greenville County volunteers of all ages united for Hands On Greenville (HOG) Day—the largest single-day volunteer event in the Upstate. More than 2,000 volunteers […]
Why Your Vote Matters
The first time I entered a voting booth, it felt like stepping into a secret, new world. I recall my mother guiding me into the small, cloaked space of the […]
Celebrating Your Impact: United Way Night at the Drive
We had a blast celebrating the impact of thousands of United Way investors, partners and volunteers at our sixth annual United Way Night at the Drive. From our pre-game District […]
Your Impact: Our Biggest School Tools Yet!
Our biggest School Tools yet is in the books! Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of United Way donors, sponsors, and hundreds of volunteers, 5,000 Greenville County students received backpacks, school supplies and community […]
4 the Record: 4 Ways We Win
United Way of Greenville County joins WYFF 4’s Nigel Robertson for a four-part series addressing the four barriers to higher earnings identified in our How We Win strategy: Housing, Childcare, […]
Poverty, By Greenville: Takeaways From Our Event With Dr. Matthew Desmond
On Wednesday, May 1, United Way of Greenville County welcomed Pulitzer Prize-winning author, MacArthur “Genius” and Princeton sociologist Dr. Matthew Desmond to Greenville County. Together, we heard the powerful truth […]
Your Impact: Hands On Greenville Day 2024
More than 2,500 volunteers. 90 teams. $320,000 in economic impact.One extraordinary day in Greenville County. For nearly three decades, United Way Hands On Greenville Day has brought our volunteer community […]
We Are Stronger United: 2024 Awards Celebration
Hundreds gathered at the Greenville Convention Center or March 6, 2024, to celebrate the impact made possible by the investors, corporations, foundations, activists and volunteers who supported United Way of […]
ReUNITED Lunch & Learn: Childcare
If you’ve ever had to find childcare in Greenville County, you know the struggle is real. Even if you do everything right, plan ahead and get on a waitlist before […]
Honoring a Legacy: MLK Day of Service 2024
“Everybody can be great because everybody can serve. You only need a heart full of grace, a soul generated by love.” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Together, nearly 100 volunteers rolled […]
Project Joy: Making Spirits Bright in 2023
When we launched Project Joy in 2020, it began as an opportunity for a quarantined community to make an impact during the holiday season. Designed to help alleviate the financial […]
Strong Women = Strong Community: Takeaways from our inaugural Women United Summit
On Thursday, Sept. 21, we welcomed over 500 Greenville County women to learn, connect and celebrate our collective impact at our inaugural Women United Summit. From our expert-led workshops to our luncheon […]
Your Impact: School Tools powered by Duke Energy
Another incredible School Tools is in the books! Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of United Way donors, hundreds of volunteers and our wonderful sponsors, more than 3,000 Greenville County students […]
Action Alert: Support 211 through the HELP Act
Every day, thousands of our neighbors face difficulties and crises, unsure of where to find help. Thankfully, the 211 network has become a lifeline, providing assistance to individuals in need […]
Your Impact: United Way Hands On Greenville Day 2023
2,500 volunteers. 108 teams. 70 projects.One extraordinary day in Greenville County. Since 1996, United Way Hands On Greenville Day has brought our volunteer community together to make a meaningful impact […]
Celebrating National Volunteer Week
We believe in the power of volunteers to transform our community. Join our National Volunteer Week celebration as we recognize those who serve in Greenville County, hear from United Way […]
The Great Conversation: Connecting Young Leaders with Local Legends
On Tuesday, March 7, 2023, United Way of Greenville County’s Young Leaders Society (YLS) hosting The Great Conversation. This special event connects young professionals with local philanthropic and business leaders […]
Celebrating a Century of Service: Our 2023 Stronger United Awards Celebration
It was an absolute honor to gather together again in celebration of our century of service and the impact made possible by United Way supporters. We are so thankful for […]
Honoring His Legacy: MLK Day of Service 2023
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy of service, United Way partnered with the City of Greenville, Greenville County’s Litter Ends Here and PalmettoPride to organize […]
Your Impact in 2022
To all of our volunteers, donors and partners in 2022 — and on behalf of the thousands of families and individuals who have been impacted by your gift — thank […]
Project Joy: Making Spirits Bright in 2022
Back in 2020, we launched Project Joy to alleviate the burden of the holiday season for Greenville County parents, focusing on the often-neglected needs of middle and high school students. […]
Women Make a Difference Luncheon
Nothing is more inspiring and fulfilling than coming together to celebrate the collective impact of Greenville County women. Our Women United annual Women Make a Difference Luncheon returned on Wednesday, […]
United Way’s AALG Presents An Evening With Stacey Mills
On Tuesday, Oct. 11, United Way’s African American Leadership Greenville (AALG) hosted its inaugural An Evening With… event featuring Rev. Stacey Mills, Executive Director of the Greenville Racial Equity & […]
Women Make A Difference Luncheon to feature two United Way leaders in medicine, law
United Way’s Women Make a Difference Luncheon returns Wednesday, Oct. 26, with two dynamic community leaders (and United Way volunteers) set to take the stage at the Prisma Welcome Center […]
Your Impact: School Tools 2022
What a tremendous impact in just a few short hours! Thanks to the generosity of our donors, volunteers and partners, nearly 3,000 students received backpacks and resources through this year’s […]
United Way Night at the Drive: Celebrating a Century of Service in Greenville County
Oh, what a night! On Tuesday, June 21, United Way brought together leadership donors, volunteers and community partners to honor our centennial with a special night at the Greenville Drive. […]
Your Impact: Hands On Greenville Day 2022
The Upstate’s largest annual day of service returned on Saturday, April 30, as 2,100 community volunteers rolled up their sleeves to serve across Greenville County. After a two-year absence due […]
2022 Stronger United Awards Celebration
2021 was the year of U We had a blast celebrating the impact made possible by this community’s support through our annual Stronger United Awards Celebration — which we hope […]
Our 2021 Impact: Thanks to U
On behalf of our community, we thank you for your support of United Way of Greenville County in 2021. Together, we are changing countless lives and improving economic mobility for so many of our neighbors. Some of the […]