What they do?
The mission of United Way of the Midlands is simple: We unite people and resources to improve the quality of life in the Midlands.
United Way of the Midlands work to determine and respond to the critical human service needs of the community. Community volunteers in three councils focused on Education, Financial Stability and Health develop and review a community-wide needs assessment to determine key issues in the community.
Based on priorities, opportunities and resources, the councils offer competitive grants to partner agencies who best address the need. Occasionally, United Way of the Midlands sponsors initiatives to implement large scale solutions. Funds are raised through a workplace campaign, grant writing and private, individual donations. Their work is achieved by a four-part process:
- Determining community needs
- Prioritizing community needs
- Developing community resources
- Distributing community resources
A volunteer tutoring initiative targeting pre-kindergarten through second-grade students that aren't reading on grade level. Tutors focus on improving language skills and reading proficiency to close the achievement gap. If you are interested in volunteering, MRC provides all training and tutoring materials you need to tutor and it is designed so that working professionals can leave their office, tutor and be back in an hour. Find out more about the Midlands Reading Consortium and volunteer.
This group ensures that everyone has a safe place to call home, every child succeeds in school and everyone has access to quality health care. View more about the Young Leaders Society.
This group ensures that everyone has a safe place to call home, every child succeeds in school and everyone has access to quality health care. View more information about Women in Philanthropy.
Join Us
Each year USC participates in United Way's annual campaign, You can help advance this important work in our community through your donation.
Last year, 13,260 people received assistance from the United Way – many first time recipients and some even members of our university community. This year, we ask for your support to help us reach our goal of raising $50,000 for the United Way of the Midlands. This year’s campaign runs from February 1 - February 28, 2023!
If you would like to donate, we truly appreciate your contribution!
There is strength in numbers. Let’s show that as Gamecocks, our compassion has no limits!