Mark your calendars for Friday, September 18! Volunteer projects will be available on our website (uwflorence.org) in August. Until then, we encourage you to start talking with your friends and coworkers, choose a team lead, and invite others to get involved!

See highlights from our 6th Annual Awards & Allocation Luncheon, including our 2026–2027 grant recipients, top donors and more. Thank you to our sponsor, PGBA/BCBS, and to Chris Phelps with Harmon Park Photography for generously sharing his talents. tinyurl.com/uwflorence

New on the blog: Basic costs are rising faster than many families can keep up with, but we're working to give them a voice. See what the latest ALICE data shows for South Carolina and Florence County: uwflorence.org/post/new-alic…

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! We just released this year's Golf Playday recap, including our teams, winners, and sponsors⛳️ uwflorence.org/post/golf-pla…

And that's a wrap on Golf Playday 2026! Thank you to everyone who came out to spend some time in the sun with us for a good cause🌞

We're hiring! Feel free to pass this information along to anyone who you think may be interested. linkedin.com/jobs/view/44134…

Want to tee off for a great cause? Field Fastener is back and leading the charge with its 4th Annual Golf Playday to Improve Lives. All proceeds will be donated to United Way of Florence County, supporting programs that strengthen our community. uwflorence.org/golf-playday

In observation of President's Day, our office will be closed on February 16, 2026. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance during this time, please call 2-1-1 or visit sc211.org to be directed to community resources in your area.

United Way, two years apart. What changed? The generous support of the Drs Bruce and Lee Foundation. Through their grant, we were able to repave our thoroughly-used parking lot and install a sign with our brand new logo. Thank you, Drs Bruce and Lee Foundation, for your support!

Does your nonprofit need funding to advance your mission? If so, then join us for a complimentary grant writing series featuring Patrick J. Patterson, a grant writing professional who secured $19 Million in funding for nonprofit clients in 2025.

We are excited to announce that our 2026 funding application is open. We are seeking nonprofits partners specializing in the following areas: -Kindergarten Readiness -Youth Activities -Mental Health -Home Rehabilitation (Repairs) -Basic (Housing) Needs uwflorence.org/apply-for-fun…

Wishing you all wonderful holiday season! We will be out of office until January 5, but if you or someone you know needs assistance during this time, please call 211 or visit sc211.org to be connected with local nonprofit resources.

We constantly work to serve as the central connector for the community. That's why when @Honda reached out to us about finding homes for 100 coats from their latest donation drive, we knew The Jade Bridge would be a perfect fit. Thank you, Honda!

United Way Worldwide ranked #4 on Forbes' list of America's Top 100 Charities! We're grateful to all who support United Way everywhere, and we are especially thankful for our Florence County neighbors who make this work possible at home. forbes.com/lists/top-chariti… #UnitedIsTheWay

For many families in Florence County, the holidays aren’t about gifts. They’re about getting by. Rising costs make stability harder than ever. Your gift to United Way of Florence County helps connect families to critical local resources. igfn.us/form/Pw8ggg

Tomorrow is your chance to be part of a global day of generosity with a local impact. Your gift supports critical services like 211, Barriers to Employment, and our nonprofit partners working every day to strengthen Florence County. Give tomorrow at: igfn.us/form/Pw8ggg

We'd like to give a huge thank you to the Duke Energy Foundation for their generous $5,000 grant for our Florence County Collective initiative. These funds make it possible for us to provide high-quality training and networking sessions for agencies across Florence County.

Giving Tuesday is right around the corner! When you give, you’re helping fund vital services like our 211 resource helpline, Barriers to Employment program, and local nonprofit partners that support families right here in Florence County. Give now: igfn.us/form/Pw8ggg

Today we pause to honor the bravery of those who have served our country with courage and sacrifice. In observance of Veterans Day, United Way of Florence County will be closed Monday, November 11, and will reopen on Tuesday, November 12 at 8:30 a.m.

SCDSS has been instructed by USDA to pause November SNAP benefit issuance until federal funding resumes, affecting over 260,000 households. SC211 offers Free, confidential, 24/7 resource access via phone (dial 2-1-1), texting 211-211, or online at sc211.org