The emergence and rapid spread of the novel coronavirus has disrupted lives throughout our community and in ways that many of us never expected. Our focus on the immediate situation should not allow us to overlook the consequences that closed schools, shuttered workplaces and overwhelmed hospitals are having on people’s longer-term education, health and financial stability, particularly the most vulnerable in our community.

Since the pandemic reached our community, the Midlands’ health and human service organizations have experienced a surge in demand for services from our neighbors who have been significantly impacted by the outbreak. Thanks to partners like you, United Way of the Midlands activated immediately by mobilizing, convening and deploying resources to provide support where it was needed most, including starting the COVID-19 Response Fund with 100% of proceeds going to help those in need.

Join us to take the next step toward recovery. Our campaign is more important than ever in providing United Way and its partners with the resources they need to help our community recover, including building resiliency and providing tutoring for elementary school children. As the Midlands slowly emerges from this pandemic, we can’t go back to normal. We must do better, and we must do it differently. Your support is more crucial than ever to help both children and adults bridge the gaps that this virus has created.

Join United Way at the forefront in re-thinking how we provide all people with the health, education and economic opportunities they need and deserve.

Before, During and After, United Way is Here Before the pandemic hit and places closed, United Way was already meeting with Community Impact Partners, health care providers, government officials and others to prepare. Our staff and volunteers have worked tirelessly from home and in the field to meet the needs of those affected.

Our COVID-19 Response Fund was created to help local residents meet basic needs including food, shelter and assistance with rent and utility bills. We also provided Internet to youth experiencing homelessness in shelters so that they wouldn’t fall behind in school, delivered 5,000 books to students in eight school districts and continued to provide home-delivered meals for seniors without interruption.

And United Way will be here to keep leading the way to recovery.

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A TRUSTED LEADER

PARTNERS WORKED WITH US TO MAKE THE GREATEST IMPACT FOR PEOPLE IN

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United Way of the Midlands fights for the health, education and economic mobility of every person in the Midlands.

How do we do it?How do we do it? By finding new solutions to old problems. By forging lasting partnerships. By mobilizing the right resources. And by inspiring individuals to join the fight against our community’s most daunting social crises.

Join the fight, and continue to help us make a difference in the Midlands community for generations to come.

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United Way of the Midlands has a 4-star rating on Charity Navigator, the highest rating on the nation’s largest and most-utilized evaluator of charities.

The money we raise here, stays here.

“As the President and CEO and as a volunteer for many years, I hold such respect and admiration at what a group of dedicated, committed volunteers and staff can do to address the needs of the Midlands and its most vulnerable citizens. Thank you for helping us find solutions to the toughest problems as we continue to engage more and more individuals from every part of our community to be changemakers.” --Sara Fawcett, United Way of the Midlands President & CEO

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The Volunteer Center is one of the many ways United Way brings people together to build a stronger community. With flexible volunteer opportunities for companies, individuals and families, people are able to choose projects based on their interest at times that are convenient to them.

For Employers/GroupsContact Becky Morrison at bmorrison@uway.org or 803.733.5419 to set up a personalized opportunity that best aligns your company’s goals with the needs of local nonprofits.

For IndividualsVisit uway.org/volunteer to find a volunteer need that sparks your interest.

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parents demonstrated increased knowledge about their children’s development through school readiness and parent engagement programs funded by United Way.

participated in quality in and out of school time programs funded by United Way, and more than 90% of those students demonstrated progress on one or more of the following: grades, improved reading skills or attitude or progressing on time to the next grade.

elementary students completed United Way-supported summer reading camps in seven Midlands school districts. The camps are meant to mitigate the impact of summer learning loss and help students start the next year on track.

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people were placed in housing through United Way’s supported programs, and the majority were still stable in housing after six months. Additionally, nearly 500 units of affordable housing have been created or preserved since 2012.

were completed for eligible households in the Midlands, and $1.7 million Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC) were refunded to qualified households to total $4.7 million in tax refunds. In addition, 772 people increased their income through new benefits or employment.

meals were provided to seniors in the Midlands, and 1,234 seniors participated in programs in Fairfield, Newberry, Orangeburg and Richland counties.

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visits were made by adults to have their dental needs met at WellPartners Dental Clinic. Plus, 876 children were able to get the care that they deserve.

received eye care services or corrective lenses at WellPartners Eye Clinic.

2,600+were able to use services at local free medical clinics, and 71% used clinics as medical homes. Also, since its inception, Familywize prescription savings cards have resulted in more than $3.8 million in prescription savings for 29,000 Midlands residents.

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Encourage your employees to get involved with their donation. From volunteering to joining an affinity group, there are so many ways to deepen their investment.

YLS provides donors ages 21-40 with year-round opportunities

for networking, volunteering

and professional development.

Through leadership, networking,

advocacy and volunteering, Women in Philanthropy (WIP)

investors work to improve the lives of women and children

in the Midlands.

Always United provides year-

round interactive events, personal

development and volunteering opportunities for

late-career or retired professionals.

Small business owners change

lives in partnership with United Way while benefiting from recognition and networking opportunities.

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Tocqueville Society

The Palmetto Society recognizes donors who exhibit dedication to improve the quality of life for all our neighbors by contributing at least $1,000 annually to United Way.

The Alexis de Tocqueville Society was named for a 19th century French intellectual and honors community-minded investors across the country who donate $10,000 or more annually.