Upstate nonprofit organization partners with schools to promote literacy in young children
The United Way of Pickens County partners with local elementary schools to promote literacy and learning skills through Preschool Pages program
Managing family-sustaining income is a cornerstone of financial security. 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.
September 14, 2023
EASLEY, SC - United Way of Pickens County is pleased to announce that Matt Smith has joined its leadership team as the Director of Financial Stability.
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.
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.
United Way Blog
Naette Lee
August 1 2023
Support of United Way helps students, families succeed
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter- Pickens County Courier
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — United Way of Pickens County staff and supporters gathered Thursday to celebrate the organization’s successes in the past year.
July 18, 2023
We use the power of sports to impact childhood literacy.
April 5, 2023
The United Way of Pickens County partners with local elementary schools to promote literacy and learning skills through Preschool Pages program