United Way

Imagine a golf tourney that the weather won’t impact

Tyler Ryan gets the details on the 7th Annual Driving Down Main event

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – Calling Golfers!  The United Way’s 7th Annual Driving Down Main: Fore the Kids virtual golf tournament is scheduled for February 3-4 2025. Team slots are still open.  You can learn more about sponsorship and playing HERE.   Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features Tags: driving down main, fore the kids, tyler ryan, United Way

School and the need for supplies is right around the corner

Tyler Ryan learns about the United Way's effort to collect school supplies

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – For the third year, the United Way of the Midlands has launched their Ready, Set, Supply school supply drive.  Through the month of July, the organization is collecting all the basics, but also STEM related items. “We’ve been blown away by the community's support,” said Sheldon Paschal, Director of Philanthropy and Community Engagement at United Way…

Young Leaders Society Collecting School Supplies at Annual Kickoff Event

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Young Leaders Society is hosting its annual kickoff event to launch a new year of philanthropy and professional development opportunities. This year’s party, with the theme “Camp YLS”, is being held at Hay Hill Garden Market Thursday, August 16, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. In addition to enjoying food, drinks and live music, guests are…

United Way Launches New Information App

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The United Way has launched a new app to help residents find resources in health and human services. The SC 2-1- 1 app can be downloaded  for free on Android or Apple devices. According to the United Way, they are taking the same free information you find when dialing the phone number 2-1- 1 and putting it in an…

United Way Celebrates One Year Since Expanding Free Dental Services

COUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – United Way of the Midlands is celebrating one year since it expanded its WellPartners free dental and eye clinic in Richland County. The clinic serves both adults and children. Last year alone, United Way Communications Manager Molly Brantley says the effort served 800 kids and 3,700 adults in Richland and Lexington Counties for a total in-kind value…

Watch: A Time for Art

Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) — A silent auction taking place here in the Midlands is giving you a chance to get your hands on art that won’t cost you anything, but a bit of your time. This is the third year for the Time for Art event which aims to give young professionals to use volunteer hours like money to bid during…