City of Columbia, United Way of the Midlands partners on car wash for homelessness cause
Some folks in the Midlands had a chance to get a car wash and support their neighbors experiencing homelessness at the same time.
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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
Warm up with oysters and help support the United Way on Thursday
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – The annual United Way Young Leaders Society Oyster Roast is scheduled for Thursday. You can get ticket info HERE. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features Tags: 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…
Eau Claire High School and United Way pilot mentorship program for young men of color
Eau Claire High School and the United Way are teaming up to kickstart a new mentorship program called “Young Men United.”
United Way of the Midlands’ Reading Consortium looking for volunteers
You have a chance to help kids strengthen their reading skills through United Way of the Midlands’ Reading Consortium and they are looking for volunteers.
Midlands organizations to conduct Point-in-Time Count to better understand homeless situation
United Way of the Midlands is conducting it annual homelessness “Point-in-Time” Count Wednesday through Sunday.
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…
