Financial Stability

Managing family-sustaining income is a cornerstone of financial stability. It is the key to paying the rent, putting food on the table, and affording childcare and transportation. It is also the springboard to longer term asset building strategies such as saving to buy a home, sending kids to college, and saving for retirement.

But many people in our community struggle to get by, even while working multiple jobs. They lack the skills and knowledge needed to manage their finances.

Pickens County Courier: Financial coaching program changed local family’s lives

Financial coaching program changed local family’s lives

Staff Reporter- Pickens County Courier
jevans@thepccourier.com

September 5, 2023

COUNTY — Liberty resident Christina Steward and her family are on a new path, thanks to a program launched by United Way of Pickens County during the height of the pandemic.

Steward discussed her experience with the Pathways program, at United Way of Pickens County’s 2023 Annual Meeting, held Thursday in Easley.

Fox Carolina: United Way of Pickens County celebrates annual accomplishments

United Way of Pickens County celebrates annual accomplishments

The organization celebrates the accomplishments by its volunteers at this annual meeting. FOX Carolina's Dana Winter has the details.

By Dana Winter
Published: Aug. 31, 2023 at 11:31 AM EDT

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The United Way of Pickens County is hosting its annual meeting on Aug. 31. While the event is called a meeting, it’s also a celebration that recognizes the work volunteers for the organization have done over the past year.