Teaming up with PetSmart and the Pickens County Public Service Corps to Make a Difference this Holiday Season
September 22, 2022
Now Accepting Letters of Inquiry for Education Grants
September 12, 2022
United Way of Pickens County is currently accepting Letters of Inquiry for Education grants to support new programs designed to improve 3rd grade reading in Pickens County.
Letters of Inquiry will be accepted from 501(c)3 organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and churches.
Applicants are encouraged to include parental engagement and involvement in their program design and identify ways to serve underrepresented and/or marginalized populations.
Volunteers Needed for Tax Season 2022
(Easley, SC) – The United Way of Pickens County is looking for volunteers to greet, prepare taxes, and coordinate our Free File volunteer income tax assistance sites around Pickens County. Did you know that a tax refund can make up to 30% of a family’s annual income? Volunteer to help low to moderate income individuals and families receive the maximum tax refund possible through quality tax preparation without paying a fee. Free tax preparation services have a significant impact on the quality of life for many individuals and families.
Camp iRock bridges the gap
Hampton Roper, The Sentinel-Progress, hroper@sentinelprogress.com - June 28, 2022
PICKENS COUNTY — While COVID-19 cases are falling, the lasting damage the pandemic has caused can still be felt by young students. Camp iRock is looking to remedy this problem – and let the kids have fun while doing it.
United Way of Pickens County Honored as 2021 Pillar of Easley
November 15, 2021
Presented by the Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce, the Pillar of Easley Award recognizes and honors a long-standing business that plays an active role in our community and is highly respected as an important contributor in making our community strong, vibrant and successful.
It's time to chart a new path
September 29, 2021
By Julie Capaldi,President, United Way of Pickens County
PICKENS COUNTY —A few years ago, United Way of Pickens County was asked to teach basic life skills to high school students.
It was shocking how little they knew about navigating the real world … especially about managing their money. Honestly, we worried “how would they even survive after high school?”
A CROWN FOR A QUEEN
July 15, 2021
By Julie Capaldi,President, United Way of Pickens County
PICKENS COUNTY — In a normal year, I would have written at least four articles about Camp iRock, United Way of Pickens County’s answer to addressing “summer reading loss.” United Way’s partnership with the School District of Pickens County and the Easley, Pickens, Powdersville YMCA is epic and my most favorite thing … ever. Watching those lightbulb moments go off when a child who is struggling with reading finally “gets it” is addictively wonderful. I can’t get enough!
The Power of Women
March 9, 2021
By Julie Capaldi, President, United Way of Pickens County
This Saturday, I ran into Ingle’s in Pickens. Of course, most everyone wore masks. I saw someone who looked familiar. Since all of this COVID craziness, I have become even more assertive and called out her name. I was sporting my cute flower mask and dark sunglasses. She didn’t have a clue who I was. I announced myself. “Hey, it’s Julie Capaldi!”