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 […]
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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 […]
United Way of Greenville County invests $3.75 million in Community Impact programs
United Way of Greenville County today announced a new annual investment of $3.75 million across 67 community partner organizations working to improve lives, strengthen the community and advance equity in […]
Greenville Racial Equity and Economic Mobility Commission launches, commits to meaningful change
The inaugural members of the newly formed Greenville Racial Equity and Economic Mobility (REEM) Commission convened this week to continue the challenging work of studying and reflecting on racial inequities […]
OnTrack Greenville awarded $2.5 million federal grant
United Way of Greenville County will receive $2.5 million over the next five years through the Department of Education’s Full-Service Community Schools grant program to support OnTrack Greenville, a collaborative […]
United Way Releases a Statement with the Greenville Chamber and Urban League of the Upstate
Like most of you, we have been horrified viewing the awful events taking place in our country. While the incidents and related reactions as a result of the violent murders […]
United Way of Greenville County releases Request for Proposals for partner funding
United Way of Greenville County today issued a new Request for Proposals (RFP) focused on creating pathways to prosperity and equity for all. United Way is seeking to address the […]
Edward Anderson hired to lead OnTrack Greenville
United Way of Greenville County has hired Dr. Edward Anderson as the new Executive Director of Ontrack Greenville, a community initiative to keep students on track to high school graduation […]
Community partners collaborate on new Emergency Housing Assistance Fund
A partnership between United Way of Greenville County, City of Greenville, Greenville County Redevelopment Authority, Greenville Housing Fund, SHARE, and United Housing Connections joined together today to announce a collective […]
United Way of Greenville County expands volunteer opportunities to meet community needs during COVID-19
United Way of Greenville County has expanded its volunteer recruitment resource for people looking to serve the community during the spread of COVID-19. United Way Hands On Greenville’s website, handsongreenville.org, […]
First round of COVID-19 Community Relief Fund supports local nonprofits providing food and emergency housing
United Way of Greenville County announced today that seven local agencies have collectively been awarded $68,000 in the first round of grants from the COVID-19 Community Relief Fund. With a […]
United Way Of Greenville County Expands 2-1-1 Hotline
United Way of Greenville County today expanded its local 2-1-1 emergency services hotline, available 24 hours a day, seven days per week, to direct those in need to information and […]
COVID-19 Community Relief Fund launches to support human service needs in Greenville County
United Way of Greenville County, the Community Foundation of Greenville, the F.W. Symmes Foundation, Hollingsworth Funds, John I Smith Foundation and Jolley Foundation today announced the launch of the COVID-19 […]