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 […]
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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 […]
Statement from United Way of Greenville County and local nonprofit foundations regarding Greenville County Council’s 1996 resolution
United Way of Greenville County, Greenville Partnership for Philanthropy, Community Foundation of Greenville, Hollingsworth Funds, Elbert W. Rogers Foundation, and the Jolley Foundation join the call for Greenville County Council […]
United Way of Greenville County honors a year of impact at Community Awards Celebration
United Way of Greenville County celebrated the generosity and impact of nearly 25,000 donors and more than 13,000 volunteers during the organization’s 2020 Community Awards Celebration held Thursday at the […]
United Way of Greenville County board of directors adds seven new members in 2020
Seven community leaders will join United Way of Greenville County’s Board of Directors this month, beginning a three-year term of service on the governing body of the largest poverty fighting […]
United Way releases 2019 Report to the Community
As we reflect on 2019, we are proud of the many shared accomplishments we made for our community. None of this would have been possible without you. You invested in […]
More than 700 women unite at the annual Women Make a Difference luncheon
United Way of Greenville County celebrated the charitable impact women have made in the community at its annual Women’s Leadership’s “Women Make a Difference” luncheon. More than 700 attendees joined […]
United Way releases “Neighborhood Change in Greenville” study
United Way of Greenville County has released findings from its “Neighborhood Change in Greenville” study, commissioned through Furman University and the first of its kind to blend qualitative feedback from […]
United Way kicks off 2019 campaign with pep rally
United Way of Greenville County hosted a rousing pep rally-style kick off to its annual campaign today at the Greenville Convention Center, when it hosted attendees from hundreds of companies […]
United Way program provides free school supplies to 4,000 Greenville County students
More than 4,000 Greenville County students will start the school year with new backpacks stocked with free school supplies thanks to supporters of United Way of Greenville County’s annual School […]
Greenville Chamber, United Way of Greenville County Graduate Inaugural Propel GVL Class
The Greenville Chamber and United Way of Greenville County recently held a graduation event for its first PROPEL GVL class, a five-week board training and executive leadership program designed to […]
Greenville Dreams graduates 14 from Grassroots Leadership Development Program
Greenville Dreams welcomed its ninth graduating class of community leaders from the Grassroots Leadership Development Program Monday night at United Way of Greenville County. Greenville Dreams works in partnership with […]
Greenville Drive and United Way ‘Slide Into Summer’
United Way of Greenville County and the Greenville Drive kicked off summer vacation Wednesday with a special “Slide Into Summer” night at Fluor Field. Planned to coincide with the last […]
4,500 volunteers serve during 25th anniversary of United Way Hands On Greenville Day
United Way of Greenville County celebrated the 25th anniversary of Hands On Greenville Day on Saturday with nearly 4,500 volunteers uniting to complete service projects across the community. This year, […]
United Way welcomes new members to board of directors
United Way of Greenville County has welcomed nine community leaders to serve new three-year terms on its volunteer board of directors. They join a 38-member board that serves as the […]
United Way of Greenville County honors a year of impact at Community Awards Celebration
United Way of Greenville County and more than 100 community partners celebrated the generosity and impact of nearly 30,000 donors and 13,000 volunteers during the organization’s 2018 Community Awards Celebration […]
More than 300 volunteers from 21 teams serve the community for Live United Day
More than 300 volunteers signed up to serve across 18 project sites as United Way of Greenville County hosted its annual Live United Day. Among the companies who participated in […]
More than 700 women unite at the annual Women Make a Difference luncheon
United Way of Greenville County celebrated the charitable impact of Greenville County women Thursday at United Way Women’s Leadership’s “The Year of the Woman” Women Make a Difference luncheon. Each […]
United Way program provides free school supplies to 3,000+ Greenville County students
GREENVILLE, S.C. — More than 3,000 Greenville County students will start the school year with new backpacks stocked with free school supplies thanks to supporters of United Way of Greenville […]