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
November 2023
by Julie Capaldi, President, United Way of Pickens County
Robert and his wife were newly retired and living a lovely life at the lake. As he made his first donation to United Way of Pickens County, Robert stressed that they wanted to be “involved and engaged” in their new community.
Hot dog, a prospect! “How would you like to do taxes for our Free File program?”, I suggested. His face fell faster than the setting sun on a cold winter’s day. “Just go to the information session before you make your decision”, I said softly. “Just see.”
ALICE Report details size and scope of financial hardship in Pickens County.
November 2, 2023
Pickens County, SC – Of the more than 2 million households in South Carolina, 877,933 were unable to afford all their basic needs in 2021, according to the ALICE Report released today by the United Ways of South Carolina. The Report was released in partnership with United For ALICE, a U.S. research organization driving innovation, research and action to improve life across the country for people in financial hardship.
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.
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We use the power of sports to impact childhood literacy.
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The United Way of Pickens County partners with local elementary schools to promote literacy and learning skills through Preschool Pages program