Where should this dollar go? It's the question every donor asks, and it's the question the volunteer Impact Councils of United Way of Pickens County answer every year.
Impact Councils are made up of community members who live, work, and raise families in Pickens County. They study local needs, evaluate proposals, and decide which programs and partners best serve our community's bold goals. They are teachers, business leaders, retired professionals, parents, and neighbors who know this county because they are part of it.
Some Councils award grants to community partners. Others guide strategy and partnerships without a formal grant cycle. All of them shape how United Way invests in Pickens County.
When you give, you're not just funding programs. You're funding a process that's grounded in community voices and accountable to community results.
IMPACT AREAS
EDUCATION
The Education Impact Council reviews proposals and awards Education Impact Grants to programs that help Pickens County children become strong, confident readers.
FINANCIAL SECURITY
The Financial Security Impact Council shapes our work to help Pickens County families build stability and find pathways to a stronger financial future.
MENTAL WELL-BEING
The Mental Health Services Impact Council reviews proposals and funds programs that bring mental wellness support directly to Pickens County children, before stigma takes hold.
COMMUNITY RESILIENCE
United Way of Pickens County works to build a community that is ready to respond to any challenge.