Who We Are: United is the Way
What if your actions today could change a family's future forever?
At United Way of the Midlands, we believe every family deserves the chance to thrive. That's why we connect people and resources to move from generational crisis to generational success-through stability, healing, and opportunity.
Alongside 74 incredible Community Impact Partners, we helped more than 46,000 people last year alone. We're not just imagining a better Midlands-we're building it, together.
What We Do
We invest in local programs that create real, lasting change. From our in-house initiatives-MRC, Young Men United, Resilient Midlands, WellPartners, and Continuum of Care-to 74 trusted partners across Richland, Lexington, Newberry, Fairfield, Orangeburg, and Calhoun Counties, we provide critical support to improve lives.
Our Volunteer Center mobilizes over 14,500+ volunteers to power these programs and drive hands-on impact in our community.
Our Whole Family Strategic Approach: Stability. Healing. Opportunity.
STABILITY
Do you believe no one should have to face crisis alone?
We do too.
That's why we provide stability through 2-1-1 and Continuum of Care, connecting people to the help they need-fast.
What does that look like?
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Housing support
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Food access
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Employment resources
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Crisis assistance
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Disaster relief
Last year, 8,235 callers were connected to over 20,000 services-turning panic into peace and chaos into control.
This is what good looks like.
Be part of the good.
HEALING
Do you believe everyone deserves the chance to heal and grow?
We do too.
We provide healing through WellPartners and Resilient Midlands, offering care and tools that restore hope.
What does that look like?
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WellPartners: Free dental and vision clinics
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Resilient Midlands: Training on childhood trauma and resilience
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Partners like Good Samaritan Clinic and Free Medical Clinic providing free healthcare to uninsured South Carolinians
Partners like Pathways to Healing, The Hive Community Circle, and Sistercare support women and children who have escaped abusive and traumatic situations.
Last year, thousands received essential health and emotional support-laying the foundation for a better tomorrow.
This is what good looks like.
Be part of the good.
OPPORTUNITY
Do you believe every child deserves a chance to succeed?
We do too.
We provide opportunity by equipping young people with the tools, mentors, and education they need to change their futures.
Through Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC) and Young Men United (YMU), we:
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Boost literacy and STEM skills
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Provide mentorship and workforce guidance
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Create pathways to long-term success
Together with our partners, we impacted over 46,000 lives last year-turning cycles of poverty into stories of success.
This is what good looks like.
Be part of the good.
Want to Be Part of the Movement for Good?
Every family deserves the chance to thrive-and we need your help to make that happen.
Volunteer
Your time is powerful. Whether you're:
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Reading with a child
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Mentoring a teen
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Speaking to students about your career
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Serving meals
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Packing school supplies
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Helping behind the scenes
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Sharing your medical or professional expertise
You help turn crisis into success.
Join 14,500+ volunteers creating real change.
Give
Fuel this movement with your donation. Your gift supports:
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Crisis assistance
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Healthcare access
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Mentorship programs
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Education and workforce success
WE GUARANTEE GENERATIONAL CHANGE.
WE GUARANTEE GOOD.
Good is happening-are you part of it?
