Two community leaders have been elected to serve on United Way of Greenville County’s Board of Directors: Katie Schuba of UBS Financial Services Inc. and Erin Thompson of Messer Construction […]
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United Way announces new 3-year, $9 million funding to 48 community partners
With a goal of fighting the persistence of poverty in Greenville County, United Way has announced new strategic investments totaling $9 million over the next three years to 48 community […]
United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program announces 2023 results
United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program filed 8,612 tax returns for Upstate families and individuals in 2023 for a total economic impact of $13,292,383. Sponsored by the Internal […]
United Way of Greenville County set to release new RFP targeting barriers to higher earnings
United Way of Greenville County announced today it will release a new Request for Proposals (RFP) focused on addressing the persistent issue of poverty in Greenville County. The release of […]
Yobany Banks-McKay joins United Way as Vice President of Corporate Engagement
United Way of Greenville County has hired Yobany Banks-McKay as the organization’s new Vice President of Corporate Engagement. Banks-McKay, a longtime volunteer who served as United Way’s Community Campaign Chair […]
United Way celebrates a century of service, the impact made possible by supporters
United Way of Greenville County celebrated a century of service and the impact made possible by the generosity of United Way supporters during the organization’s 2023 Stronger United Awards Celebration […]
United Way of Greenville County awarded $25,000 grant from Truist Foundation
United Way of Greenville County has received a $25,000 grant from Truist Foundation in support of its work to increase the economic mobility of individuals and families in Greenville County. “We are […]
United Way welcomes 10 new members to Board of Directors
Ten community leaders have been elected to serve new three-year terms on United Way of Greenville County’s Board of Directors. The newest directors on the 37-member nonprofit board are Gary Bernardez, AMECO; Nathan Brown, Kiona Technologies and the Upstate SC LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce; […]
United Way renews strategic investments for 67 partner organizations.
United Way of Greenville County announced today it will renew its current strategic investments in 67 local partner agencies for 2023. The Executive Committee of United Way’s Board of Directors […]
New Texting Program Launched for Convenient Access to DSS Services
The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) has partnered with the United Way Association of South Carolina to launch a new texting feature that conveniently connects families and individuals […]
United Way announces Ford Riddle as Vice President of Philanthropy 
United Way of Greenville County has announced Ford Riddle as its new Vice President of Philanthropy. Riddle joins United Way from Furman University, where he held several fundraising leadership roles […]
United Way awarded $10,000 grant from Truist to support VITA program
United Way announced today it has received a $10,000 grant from Truist in support of its work to increase the economic mobility of individuals and families through its Volunteer Income […]
Stacey Mills tapped to lead Greenville Racial Equity and Economic Mobility (REEM) Commission
The Greenville Racial Equity and Economic Mobility (REEM) Commission has tapped Stacey Mills to be its executive director. Mills has a decades-long track record as a bridge-builder in his church […]
Greg Van De Voorde Named Vice President of Marketing and Communications 
United Way of Greenville County has promoted Greg Van De Voorde to serve as the organization’s Vice President of Marketing and Communications. A 12-year veteran of the organization, Van De […]
United Way of Greenville County celebrates supporters and their far-reaching impact
United Way of Greenville County celebrated and recognized the generosity and impact of its donors, partners and volunteers during Thursday’s virtual 2022 Stronger United Awards Celebration. United Way Campaign Chair […]
United Way welcomes seven new members to Board of Directors
Seven community leaders have been elected to serve three-year terms on United Way of Greenville County’s Board of Directors. The newest directors on the 39-member nonprofit board are Jamie Adair, Adair Strategy & Communications; Justin Benfield, Prisma Health Laurens County; Dr. Caroline Caldwell, New Mind Health […]
United Way African American Leadership announces $40K in scholarships for Greenville County seniors
United Way’s African American Leadership Greenville (AALG) is now accepting applications for eight AALG scholarships to be awarded to high school seniors in 2022. Launched in December of 2019 in […]
United Way launches Project Joy
United Way of Greenville County’s Project Joy initiative is looking for volunteers to make spirits bright this holiday season for Greenville County families in need. Sponsored in part by Forge […]
Dr. Edward Anderson recognized as one of Greenville’s Best & Brightest
Dr. Edward Anderson, executive director of United Way’s OnTrack Greenville, has been recognized as one of Greenville Business Magazine’s 2021 Best and Brightest 35 and Under for his efforts to […]
AmeriCorps Upstate announces nine new members, recruiting more
United Way of Greenville County’s AmeriCorps Upstate program welcomed nine new members for the 2021–2022 service year. These members will spend the next 11.5 months helping Upstate families and individuals […]
United Way of Greenville County Named GCS Partner of the Year
Greenville County Schools recently recognized United Way of Greenville County as the 2021 Partner of the Year. The Partner of the Year award was created to recognize and affirm organizations, […]
Greenville Women Giving awards $50,000 grant to OnTrack Greenville
Greenville Women Giving announced it has awarded a $50,000 grant to OnTrack Greenville for its work to support students and families in Greenville County. The announcement was made during Greenville […]
Greenville Chamber, United Way Announce 2021 Propel GVL Class
The Greenville Chamber and United Way of Greenville County have announced the 2021 PropelGVL class. This 6-week non-profit executive leadership and board training program launched on Monday, May 10. The […]
United Way to host Hands On: Economic Mobility volunteer series
United Way of Greenville County will host a new series of impactful volunteer experiences this month focused on its three keys to economic mobility: Education, Financial Stability and Vibrant and […]
United Way of Greenville County awarded $25,000 grant from Truist Foundation
United Way announced today it has received a $25,000 grant from Truist Foundation in support of its work to increase the economic mobility of individuals and families in Greenville County. […]
United Way of Greenville County celebrates the resiliency, generosity and impact of its supporters in 2020
United Way of Greenville County celebrated and recognized the generosity and impact of its donors and volunteers during the organization’s 2021 Stronger United Community Awards Celebration, held virtually on Thursday […]
United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program opens, expects delays from IRS
United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program will open this month with new options for free tax preparation services designed to safeguard the health of clients and volunteers. Now in […]
United Way of Greenville County set to launch new Opportunity Center in early 2021
United Way of Greenville County has announced the planned opening of its new Opportunity Center, a one-stop resource hub to improve financial stability and economic mobility options for families and […]
REEM Commission names subcommittees, extends scope of work through 2021
The Greenville County Racial Equity and Economic Mobility (REEM) Commission has announced the formation of five community subcommittees with plans to extend its work throughout 2021. The commission, which is […]
United Way launches ‘Keep the Lights On’ to help Greenville County families facing utility crisis
United Way of Greenville County is introducing a new initiative to help people struggling to keep up with utility payments due to the economic impact of COVID-19. Working in collaboration […]