In There Is No Place for Us, Pulitzer Prize winner Brian Goldstone spent years following five Atlanta families who are employed and still can’t keep a roof over their heads. The result is a powerful account of a crisis happening just down I-85, and increasingly right here in the Upstate.
Join us for a conversation that will change the way you see our community and what it takes to keep families on their feet. Brian will talk about what he found, why the problem is growing, and what we can do about it. This is a rare chance to hear him in person.
Seating is limited. Choose General Admission, which includes breakfast, or upgrade to Patron for preferred seating and a signed copy of the book.
We are seeking local solutions that remove barriers and help more families get ahead.
That’s more than 81,000 families. Most are working and above the poverty line, but housing, child care, food and a reliable ride still cost more than they have. Researchers call them ALICE: Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed.
United For ALICE, ALICE County Report, Greenville County, 2024 data. Link to the Greenville County report on unitedforalice.org.
Here’s how we help Greenville families stay on their feet and move forward.
Invest
We fund local nonprofits that help families get steady and then get ahead.
Lead
We run Greenville Together and OnTrack Greenville, bringing the county together on homelessness and helping students graduate.
Navigation
211, free tax prep and rides to work or the doctor help families handle what comes up.
Mobilize
Volunteers, donors and businesses power every part of this work, and there's a place for you.
No one group can solve this alone. More than 81,000 Greenville County families are working and still can’t afford the basics. That’s why we bring nonprofits, businesses and public agencies to the same table, so these families can get steady and get ahead.
Results
Creating a measurable impact is about empowering people to strengthen the communities they’re part of — not just today, but for tomorrow. We’re about long-term solutions that not only create opportunities, but shatter barriers. Because to us, a person’s zip code shouldn’t limit his or her chance for success.
Together, we’re United Way of Greenville County.
rides to work, school, job interviews or medical appointments via Ride United.
people moved into permanent, stable housing through Greenville Together.
invested in local programs and community-driven solutions.
Whether you give $5 or $5,000, your impact creates lasting social change. See just how far your donation can go.
Education
Support a local student through the OnTrack Greenville College Fund
Financial Stability
Schedule free VITA appointments for qualifying taxpayers
Communities
Provide a meal for a family of four
Education
Provide afterschool tutoring for one OnTrack Greenville student
Financial Stability
Help file tax returns for two local families
Communities
Provide utility assistance for a Greenville County household
Education
Hire a Student Learning Coach
Financial Stability
File four tax returns for local families
Communities
Purchase a month's worth of groceries for a family of four
Education
Connect a local student with both a learning coach and a mentor
Financial Stability
Provide a down payment for homeownership for a family of four
Communities
Fund a community project in a local neighborhood
Education
Support one OnTrack student for the school year OR Support two teachers for the school year
Financial Stability
Provide financial counseling for two families
Communities
Sponsor a Propel Greenville attendee to build strong nonprofits in our area
Education
Provide a higher education scholarship for an OnTrack student
Financial Stability
Help file tax returns for 30 local families
Communities
Support two households with food security needs for one month
Education
Support one child through summer camp
Financial Stability
Open a Promise Account to provide matched savings and asset management training for one family
Communities
Sponsor a Grassroots Leadership Development candidate / Fund a neighborhood empowerment series
Education
Support four OnTrack students for the school year OR Support eight teachers for the school year
Financial Stability
Provide two individuals with a match of $1,000 to double their savings
Communities
Provide four households with utility assistance up to $500
Education
Fund $1,000 higher education scholarships for three OnTrack students
Financial Stability
Provide financial coaching and case management to 60 individuals
Communities
Support a household with food security needs for six months
Education
Support eight OnTrack students for the school year
Financial Stability
Provide financial coaching and case management to 80 individuals
Communities
Purchase a month’s worth of groceries for 40 Greenville County families
Education
Provide two academic tutors for local students
Financial Stability
Fund a VITA program site for one year
Communities
Sponsor an AmeriCorps member for a full service year
Education
Provide an annual learning workshop for Greenville County teachers
Financial Stability
Provide a down payment for homeownership (2 families of 4)
Communities
Sponsor grassroots community projects in local neighborhoods for one year
Education
Hire an intervention specialist or graduation counselor
Financial Stability
Hire a full-time financial coach to serve 150+ families per year
Communities
Provide housing assistance for three AmeriCorps members during a service year
Education
Hire a full-time school case manager OR Student Health Services employee
Financial Stability
Fund our predatory lending protection program
Communities
Support United Way partner organizations meeting basic needs for our most vulnerable neighbors
Greenville gets stronger every time someone pitches in. Here’s where to start.
Get to know the people, places and nonprofits that make Greenville home, and find a way to pitch in that fits your life.
Your gift stays in Greenville County and goes to work right away. Help a family get ahead and stay ahead.
Lear more about workplace giving, team volunteer days, signature events and sponsorship opportunities.
Our 24/7 non-emergency resource line connects Greenville County families and individuals to available community resources like food, water, shelter and more. Dial 2-1-1 to get connected with an operator or text “HELP” or “AYUDA” to 211-211 to get started. Asistencia bilingüe está disponible.
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