Posts by United Way of the Piedmont
Union Uplifted welcomes first Executive Director
June 9, 2026Union Uplifted, a cradle-to-career initiative with United Way of the Piedmont serving as the lead partner organization, has named its first Executive Director. Joey Haney, retired Union County Schools Superintendent,…
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United Way of the Piedmont welcomes five new Board Members
April 29, 2026Five new members are joining United Way of the Piedmont’s Board of Directors. Representing our region across multiple sectors, counties, and backgrounds, each Board Member uniquely strengthens the United Way…
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United Way of the Piedmont announces $1.14 million annual investment in local programs for 2026–2028
January 13, 2026United Way of the Piedmont (UWP) announced an annual investment of $1,140,000 in 47 nonprofit organizations across Cherokee, Spartanburg, and Union Counties for the 2026–2028 funding cycle. These investments mark…
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United Way of the Piedmont seeks volunteers for MLK Day of Service
January 5, 2026Following a powerful showing of community service last year, United Way of the Piedmont is once again calling on residents across Cherokee, Spartanburg, and Union counties to come together for…
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Local United Way delegate Abby Good selected for the 2025 One Young World Summit in Munich
October 27, 2025Abby Good, Director of Communications with United Way of the Piedmont, has been selected to join the One Young World Summit 2025 in Munich from November 3 to 6. Abby…
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Reed Brown receives 2025 United Way of the Piedmont Morgan Award
October 20, 2025Each year, United Way of the Piedmont presents the Morgan Award to a donor who exemplifies the spirit of its inscription: “One Who Cares.” This year, United Way is proud…
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United Way of the Piedmont honors outstanding corporate and community partners at 2025 Leadership Awards
May 5, 2025Local leaders from across Cherokee, Spartanburg, and Union counties gathered with United of the Piedmont on April 30, 2025 for an inspiring morning honoring the incredible companies and organizations that…
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Eight new leaders join United Way of the Piedmont Board of Directors
April 9, 2025Spartanburg, S.C. (April 9, 2025) – United Way of the Piedmont announced the addition of eight new members to its Board of Directors. These new Board Members bring valuable community…
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Over 450 volunteers serve 816 hours at United Way of the Piedmont’s annual MLK Day of Service
January 22, 2025On January 20, over 450 volunteers across Cherokee and Spartanburg counties came together for United Way of the Piedmont’s annual MLK Day of Service, collectively contributing 816 hours of service.…
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Renee Klein honored with United Way Morgan Award for community leadership
January 16, 2025On January 9, United Way of the Piedmont gathered top donors their General Daniel Morgan and Tocqueville leadership giving societies to celebrate their collective impact in the community. A special…
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United Way of the Piedmont activates United for All Fund for Hurricane Helene relief
October 1, 2024In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact on Cherokee, Spartanburg, and Union counties, United Way of the Piedmont has activated the United for All Fund to provide immediate relief…
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Spartanburg Community Health Awareness Day (CHAD) returns on June 1
May 23, 2024The highly anticipated Spartanburg Community Health Awareness Day (CHAD) is scheduled for Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Carver Middle School located at 467 S.…
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United Way of the Piedmont honors local partners and companies at annual Leaders Breakfast
May 16, 2024On the morning of May 9, over 100 local leaders from Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union Counties convened to celebrate at United Way of the Piedmont (UWP)’s Corporate & Community Leaders…
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United Way of the Piedmont awarded grant from Milliken & Company charitable foundation
May 8, 2024United Way of The Piedmont is proud to announce it has received a generous grant from the Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation. This contribution will benefit United Way’s Community Impact…
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United Way of the Piedmont welcomes eight new board members, honors departing members
April 1, 2024United Way of the Piedmont is pleased to announce the appointment of eight new board members who bring a breadth of experience and insight to the organization. United Way welcomes…
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School supply drive hosted by United Way of the Piedmont supports over 1,000 students in Spartanburg County
August 2, 2023Twenty percent of school-age children in the Spartanburg County community live in poverty. For these students and their families, a back to school supply list can be a large purchase,…
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Corporate and Community Leadership Awards presented by United Way of the Piedmont
June 12, 2023On Wednesday, May 24, United Way of the Piedmont hosted its annual Corporate & Community Leaders Breakfast to celebrate corporate philanthropy and to honor those who go above and beyond…
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Inaugural Legacy Gala to raise funds for housing initiatives in Spartanburg
January 22, 2023This February 3, 2023 United Way of the Piedmont’s African American Leadership Society (AALS) is hosting its first ever Legacy Gala. This evening will be a showstopper, with dinner, dancing,…
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Local United Ways partner with SC Housing to allocate $11 million to housing stability services across the state
August 10, 2022$400,000 designated for Cherokee and Union Counties Affordable housing is one of the most critical resources for economically successful communities. Local United Ways and their partners stand ready to provide…
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United Way of the Piedmont presents Morgan Award to Contec Inc.’s Jack McBride
May 5, 2022United Way of the Piedmont is pleased to announce Jack McBride as the recipient of this year’s Morgan Award. The award is given annually to a United Way of the…
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Local business, Grateful Brew, supports nonprofits with festive, holiday event on December 11th
December 9, 2021Local coffee shop and craft beer taproom, Grateful Brew, will host “A Very Grateful Christmas” event on December 11th, 11:00am – 4:00pm at their location at 501 South Pleasantburg Drive…
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United Way of the Piedmont hires new Director of Advocacy
October 29, 2021United Way of the Piedmont is proud to announce Emilee O’Brien as its new hire for the first ever Director of Advocacy. The new position within United Way was made…
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Bank of America awards $15,000 grant to United Way’s Homeless Prevention Fund
October 14, 2021United Way of the Piedmont announced today that Bank of America has provided funding to support its Homeless Prevention Fund, which will improve economic mobility for residents within Spartanburg, Cherokee…
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United Way of the Piedmont selected as “Community Service” finalist for 2021 InnoVision Award
September 23, 2021United Way of the Piedmont is proud to be selected as a finalist for its Community Resource Coordinator program for the 2021 InnoVision Award. The award honors individuals and organizations…
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United Way of the Piedmont’s Paige Stephenson receives Order of the Palmetto
August 4, 2021United Way of the Piedmont’s President & CEO Paige Stephenson received the Order of the Palmetto on July 28 for her years of service to the community. The award was…
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United Way of the Piedmont board welcomes new members and commits to equity
April 5, 2021United Way of the Piedmont announces the addition of eight new members to its Board of Directors. These members join 26 existing members to serve as the governing board of…
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Spartanburg leaders issue community-wide Kindness Challenge
February 9, 2021Following the City’s annual Unity Week, community partners have come together to issue a community-wide Kindness Challenge kicking off February 8th with a press conference in downtown Spartanburg. Each year,…
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Tax season delay may cause financial burden for families in the Upstate
January 25, 2021The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that this year’s tax season start, which usually occurs in January, is delayed to February 12. Following a year of increased financial hardship for…
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United Way of the Piedmont wins InnoVision award for COVID-19 response
November 24, 2020United Way of the Piedmont is proud to be the recipient of the InnoVision COVID-19 Community Service Award for its COVID-19 response. InnoVision is a statewide awards organization recognizing innovation…
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United Way of the Piedmont launches new Financial Opportunity Center
November 18, 2020United Way of the Piedmont, in partnership with the City of Spartanburg, is excited to announce the opening of its Financial Opportunity Center (FOC). The FOC is a one-stop-shop for…
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Local organizations partner for community-wide Day of Action event, Sunday September 27th at 5pm, Barnet Park
September 24, 2020On Sunday September 27th at 5pm United Way of the Piedmont, the Spartanburg County Public Library, the Spartanburg Clergy Initiative and The Purpose Place will host a community activation in…
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United Way of the Piedmont’s annual leaders event highlights partnership and leadership during times of change
September 4, 2020United Way of the Piedmont held its annual Corporate & Community Leaders event virtually on Wednesday. Over 100 leaders across Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union counties convened online to hear from…
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Bank of America supports United Way of the Piedmont COVID-19 relief efforts
July 28, 2020For Kenya Dawkins and her family, a partnership between United Way of the Piedmont and Bank of America offered the timely resources needed to regain financial stability as a result…
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Indorama Ventures donation supports communities in Spartanburg, SC & Charlotte, NC
May 14, 2020Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), a global chemical producer, has been supporting its companies operating in 33 countries across the world to act as a helping hand for surrounding…
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Lockhart Power donates $25,000 to United Way of the Piedmont for COVID-19 Response
May 7, 2020United Way of the Piedmont is thrilled to announce that it has received $25,000 from Lockhart Power to support its United for All Fund for local COVID-19 relief. The United…
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Contec Partners with United Way of the Piedmont for COVID-19 response
May 4, 2020United Way of the Piedmont announced that it has received $25,000 from Contec Inc. into the United for All Fund supporting local COVID-19 relief. The donation will serve as a…
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Mary Black Foundation and United Way of the Piedmont partner for COVID-19 Response
April 16, 2020Mary Black Foundation and United Way of the Piedmont announced a new partnership to raise funds for United Way’s COVID-19 relief efforts. Mary Black Foundation has committed $25,000 as a…
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United Way of the Piedmont welcomes new board members
March 31, 2020United Way of the Piedmont is excited to announce the election of nine new board members for the 2020-2023 term. They will join sixteen existing members to form the governing…
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United Way of the Piedmont launches United for All Fund as part of COVID-19 response
March 26, 2020United Way of the Piedmont (UWP) is proud to launch its first ever United for All Fund for emergency and disaster relief. The United for All Fund will be a…
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United Way of the Piedmont and WSPA raise over $51,000 for disaster recovery
February 19, 2020United Way of the Piedmont is thrilled to announce that in partnership with WSPA 7 News and the support of corporate partners, over $51,000 has been raised to help families…
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Michelin donates $30,000 to United Way of the Piedmont’s Cliff Effects Fund
February 11, 2020United Way of the Piedmont is extremely grateful to Michelin for their recent donation of $30,000 to the Cliff Effects Fund. This fund, created by the Financial Stability Task Force,…
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United Way of the Piedmont awards Program Excellence Awards to six nonprofits at the annual Community Investment breakfast
December 19, 2019United Way of the Piedmont celebrated the conclusion of this year’s Community Investment Process with the annual Community Investment Breakfast at First Baptist Spartanburg. At the event, United Way awarded…
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United Way of the Piedmont hires Olivia Sloan as new Campaign Director
December 17, 2019United Way of the Piedmont welcomed Olivia Sloan to the team as the new Campaign Director. Olivia comes to United Way after a fourteen-year career in local government with a…
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Spartanburg Housing Summit to convene industry leaders and community members on the topic of Opportunity Housing
May 17, 2019United Way of the Piedmont will host the Spartanburg Housing Summit on May 30 to educate stakeholders and residents on the importance of housing for all, focusing on local housing…
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Local high school students graduate from United Way Youth Philanthropy Board
May 15, 2019United Way of the Piedmont is excited to announce the newest graduates of its Youth Philanthropy Board program. Fourteen high school juniors and seniors along with their friends and families…
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Young Professionals Donate $12,170 from fourth annual 1831 Gala to EMERGE Family Therapy
April 9, 2019Spartanburg Young Professionals (SYP) and United Way of the Piedmont Young Leaders (YL) unveil a $12,170 contribution to EMERGE Family Therapy Center & Teaching Clinic in support of the organization’s…
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Young professionals host annual 1831 Gala to raise funds for local nonprofit
January 16, 2019From its founding in 1831 to present day, Spartanburg has a long history of philanthropy. As the community continues its energizing growth, young residents support the local organizations that make…
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Young professionals host annual 1831 Gala to raise funds for local nonprofit
January 16, 2019From its founding in 1831 to present day, Spartanburg has a long history of philanthropy. As the community continues its energizing growth, young residents support the local organizations that make…
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Local community resource suffers catastrophic damage due to winter storm
December 17, 2018On Sunday December 9th, United Way of the Piedmont’s Gifts in Kind Center (GIKC) suffered catastrophic structural damage due to the weight of snow and ice from the weekend’s winter…
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Local community resource suffers catastrophic damage due to winter storm
December 17, 2018On Sunday December 9th, United Way of the Piedmont’s Gifts in Kind Center (GIKC) suffered catastrophic structural damage due to the weight of snow and ice from the weekend’s winter…
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