United Way invests $4.15 million to address critical health and human service needs in the Midlands
July 19, 2017
United Way of the Midlands is investing $4,149,643 for its 2017-2018 fiscal year to improve the health, education and financial stability of individuals and families in the Midlands. In addition to renewing successful programs currently operated by United Way’s Community Impact Partners, an additional $225,000 is being granted for new or expanded programs.
Grants will be awarded to 45 Community Impact Partners to support 51 programs in Calhoun, Fairfield, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg and Richland counties and will focus on early-childhood literacy, ending homelessness and improving access to health care.
In addition to Community Impact funds, United Way also recently awarded an additional $190,000 to four organizations for ongoing flood-recovery work in the Midlands. Since the October 2015 flood, United Way and its flood recovery partners have helped 164 families return home with a total of $2.2 million of private funds invested.
“Last year United Way programs impacted the lives of 27,000 people, and we are proud to continue supporting this important work to ensure that everyone has a safe place to call home, every child is reading on grade level by third grade and every person has access to affordable, quality healthcare in the Midlands,” said Sara Fawcett, President and CEO of United Way of the Midlands.
To learn more about United Way of the Midlands and its impact, visit uway.org.
