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 […]
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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 […]
Project Joy: Making Spirits Bright in 2021
We launched Project Joy last year with a mission to alleviate the burden of the holiday season for Greenville County parents, focusing on the often-neglected needs of middle and high […]
United Way Conversation Series: United Way Starts With U
In the final installment of our conversation series on United Way’s Economic Mobility Model, United Way President and CEO Meghan Barp sits down with Calvin Calhoun III, chair of our […]
United Way Conversation Series: Ensuring All of Greenville County is Vibrant & Equitable
By Meghan Barp, President & CEO From Travelers Rest to Fountain Inn, and from Greer to Greenville, we believe all communities should be safe, thriving and equitable — no matter their […]
United Way Conversation Series: Financial Stability and the Journey to Economic Mobility
by Meghan Barp, President & CEO In the second installment of our conversation series on United Way’s work in economic mobility, TD Bank’s David Lominack and CommunityWorks’ Tammie Hoy Hawkins […]
United Way Conversation Series: Improving Economic Mobility Starts With Education
By Meghan Barp, President & CEO At United Way of Greenville County, we believe everyone deserves access to quality education and the opportunity to reach their full potential — because […]
Improving Economic Mobility in Greenville County: A United Way Conversation Series
By Meghan Barp, President & CEO From generation to generation, parents want their children to climb higher and grow up to live a more comfortable, successful life. The promise is that with […]
School Tools Helps 1,200 Greenville County Students Start the School Year With Backpacks and Supplies
There’s nothing like a brand new backpack on the first day of school, filled with all the essentials for the year ahead. Unfortunately, for many families already struggling to make […]
Event Update: United Way Night at the Drive
UPDATED Aug. 18, 2021 As you know, this year’s United Way Night at the Drive, scheduled for next Wednesday at Fluor Field, was set to serve as a celebration of […]
Juneteenth: A Day of Celebration & Reflection
As we work to address racial inequity in our own backyard, we must also reflect on our nation’s difficult history impacting our Black neighbors. Last year, the U.S. Congress passed […]
Hands On: Economic Mobility Volunteer Series
When we announced our 2021 Hands On: Economic Mobility Volunteer Series, we were hopeful for the impact we could make together across Greenville County — but we were blown away by […]
Teacher Appreciation Week
In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, we asked United Way staffers to share stories about some of the influential teachers in our lives. This is what we heard: “Mr. Maxie […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Jeani Barchalk
For our last National Volunteer Month spotlight, we hear from OnTrack Greenville mentor Jeani Barchalk. Learn more about Jeani’s service as a mentor and what this experience has taught her about Greenville […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Danielle Jeanty-Morton
Our National Volunteer Month spotlight series continues with Danielle Jeanty-Morton, a member of our AmeriCorps Upstate team who currently serves as a resource navigator and financial educator through Goodwill. Learn more […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Tina Sabia
If you’ve volunteered with us or attended a United Way event over the last decade, chances are you’ve met Tina Sabia. Tina has been volunteering with us since 2012, serving […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Adam & Kristen Tuiletufuga
For our second National Volunteer Month spotlight, we caught up with Adam and Kristen Tuiletufuga whose service through our Keep the Lights On initiative just a few months ago helped Greenville County […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Adriana Ramsey
As we kick off National Volunteer Month, we’re shining the spotlight on a handful of United Way volunteers who have been instrumental in providing relief and moving our community forward. […]
2021 Stronger United Awards Celebration
On Thursday, March 18, we took to the Peace Center stage to celebrate and recognize the impact of our generous donors and volunteers during our virtual 2021 Stronger United Community Awards Celebration. Among the […]