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 […]
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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. In 2021, the United States made […]
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 […]
CEO Connect: Tom Barkin, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
We had the unique opportunity to host President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Tom Barkin in Greenville for a special conversation about the impact of COVID-19 […]
Women Making History in Greenville County
Our community was built on the accomplishments of strong, philanthropic women. Today, we recognize the women making history right now in Greenville County. Representing all fields in our community, these […]
Black History Month Feature: Karen Baynes-Dunning
Our Black History Month series concludes this week with a profile of new United Way of Greenville County board member, Karen Baynes-Dunning. Born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Maryland, […]
Black History Month Feature: Dr. Phinnize Fisher
What’s it like to have a school named after you? Dr. Phinnize Fisher is one of the few who can tell you. In 2004, Dr. Fisher, or “Penny” to her friends, was selected as […]
Black History Month Feature: Glenda Morrison-Fair
From her early preschool days at the Mattoon school in the Southernside neighborhood through her college days at Hampton University, Glenda Morrison-Fair’s love of education runs deep. As a teen, she was part of the last […]
Black History Month Feature: Moody Black
How many hyphenates can local artist Moody Black lay claim to? Award-winning poet-motivational speaker-host-TEDx speaker-hip-hop artist-storyteller-comedian-photographer-actor-SmartArts Teaching artist. The list goes on. Through all of the various mediums in which […]
PIT Count Collection: Serving Our Homeless Community
In honor of MLK Day and Dr. King’s legacy of service, we hosted a special community drive last week, collecting new backpacks, blankets and water bottles to be distributed to homeless individuals […]
Honoring MLK: ‘Everybody Can Be Great, Because Everybody Can Serve’
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to fighting for equal rights, representation and access for all. More than 50 years after his tragic death, his vision for a better, […]
Meet Our New Board Directors
As we enter a new year, we’re excited to welcome 10 Greenville County leaders to new three-year terms on our volunteer board of directors. Our new directors represent a wide range of […]
Making Spirits Bright
This has been a tough year for so many in our community, and it’s more important than ever to help meet the basic needs of Greenville County families. Back in November, […]
A New Way, United: Making a Local, Lasting Impact in 2020
Over the course of United Way’s nearly 100-year history in Greenville County, it’s safe to say few years, if any, have been quite like 2020. Yet, in spite of it […]