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United Way Recognizes Michelin North America for Top Workplace Campaign in Greenville County
Originally posted by Michelin on April 10, 2025 Greenville, SC – April 10, 2025 – The United Way of Greenville County has recognized Michelin North America, Inc. for running the No. […]
New initiative aims to overcome homelessness in Greenville before it ‘gets out of control’
By Terry Benjamin II, originally posted in the Independent Mail, March 13, 2025 As the population of the city of Greenville grows, so does homelessness. A new initiative is looking […]
Greenville Drive donate $25,000 to help reduce homelessness in Upstate
By A.J. Jackson, Originally published in GoUpsate February 25, 2025 In celebration of its 20th anniversary, Greenville Drive officials announced a partnership with the United Way of Greenville to address the needs of unhoused […]
United Way announces board additions
United Way of Greenville County has added three community leaders to its Board of Directors for 2025. During the organization’s annual meeting in December, United Way’s Board of Directors voted […]
Project Joy holiday program seeks volunteers
Originally posted in the Greenville Journal December 16, 2024 United Way of Greenville County’s Project Joy initiative is looking for volunteers to help fulfill wish lists ahead of the holidays. As […]
United Way’s Meghan Barp reflects on evolving needs, philanthropy trends
By Jay King, Originally posted December 15, 2024 in the Upstate Business Journal There are few things that demonstrate the mettle of organizations, people and communities like a natural disaster, […]
‘A philanthropic spirit’ Greenville pulls off Saturday Market to unite community
By Kaitlyn McCormick, Originally Posted in the Greenville News on October 12, 2024 Greenville wasn’t supposed to have its Saturday Market on Oct. 12. There weren’t supposed to be people […]
GVL Country Music Fest partners with United Way for Hurricane Helene relief
By Anisa Snipes; Originally Published: Oct. 10, 2024 by Fox Carolina SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – Greenville Country Music Festival has partnered with United Way to support the community after tragedy struck […]
Swamp Rabbits, Stingrays team up to launch “Care As One” Campaign
Originally posted October 2, 2024 by ECHL GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Greenville Swamp Rabbits, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Los Angeles Kings, have partnered with the South Carolina Stingrays […]
United Way of Greenville, South Carolina, sets up Helene relief donation drop off
By Janice Limon, originally posted October 2, 2024 by WYFF News 4 The United Way of Greenville County is collecting donations to aid the community in Helene recovery. Donations can […]
Greenville homelessness task force seeks improved responses, new solutions
By Megan Fitzgerald, Originally posed October 2, 2024 by Greenville Journal Homelessness in Greenville is a complex issue, one that will take a unified effort to solve. Several organizations and […]
United Way of Greenville County establishes hurricane relief fund
By Jason Thomas, Originally posted October 1, 2024 by GSA Business Report In response to the urgent needs from the impact of Hurricane Helene, United Way of Greenville County has established a […]
Help build a better Greenville for all
By Germaine Foo, Originally posted by GVL Today on August 8, 2024 United Way of Greenville County is committed to helping our community — but they need your support. In […]
United Way opens application window for Judge Merl F. Code Scholarship
Originally posted on May 11, 2024 by Greenville Journal United Way’s African American Leadership has opened its application window its Judge Merl F. Code Scholarship for the 2024-25 academic year. The scholarship honors […]
United Way event explores shared responsibility for ‘Poverty, By Greenville’
By Paul Hyde, Originally posted April 22, 2024 in the Greenville Journal The United Way of Greenville County will seek to identify bold solutions to alleviating poverty in a public discussion with Pulitzer Prize-winning […]
United Way welcomes five community leaders to 2024 board of directors
Five community leaders have been elected to serve new terms on United Way of Greenville County’s Board of Directors in 2024. The newest directors on the volunteer nonprofit board are Bryan Brown, president and CEO of the Greenville Housing […]
Bridges to a Brighter Future at Furman receives grant from United Way
By Tina Underwood, originally posted September 21, 2023 by Furman University The United Way of Greenville County has awarded $75,000 to Bridges to a Brighter Future at Furman University. The grant with […]
United Way welcomes two additions to its Board of Directors
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 […]
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 […]
CEO Meghan Barp Named Among 50 Most Influential
Excerpt from Greenville Business Magazine, Originally posted Jan 11, 2023 Greenville Business Magazine celebrates another year of honoring the region’s most influential people. The selection of our 50 men and […]
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 […]