United Way

of Horry County

 

 

 United Way

E-News Issue 4
October 21, 2011

GiveAdvocateVolunteer
Goal 10-21-11

What you give here stays here! Remember all of your donation goes to work right here in Horry County!   

 

Pledge your support today!

Campaign
Cathe Singleton, Campaign Chair
INDUSTRYMike Poston

41%

PROFESSIONALEdwin Hinds

20%

MYRTLE BEACHMonty Morrow

29%

Myrtle Beach BusinessJustin Lee

30%

Myrtle Beach Residential Kaci Horonzy

67%

Myrtle Beach Golf ClubsJoel Foster

 

Myrtle Beach Clubs    
NORTH STRAND
Rick Wall

36%

North Myrtle Beach BusinessVicki Keibler

36%

Little River BusinessJennifer Walters

 

North Strand Residential 

54%

North Strand Clubs 

 

SOUTH STRAND
Barb Krumm

67%

Surfside BusinessWoody Ford

74%

Garden City BusinessFran Kopnicky

34%

Socastee BusinessSherry Harrelson

30%

South Strand ResidentialFran Kopnicky

50%

Campgrounds Victoria Carmody

96%

INLAND


Rebecca Hardwick & Dana Groome

 

37%

Conway BusinessByron David

34%

Conway ResidentialVicki Castle & Bridgette Johnson

59%

Conway ClubsTravis Dannelly  
LorisKenny Robinson

25%

AynorGlenda Page

21%

PUBLIC SERVICES


Chrystal Johnson & Lisa Bourcier

 

38%

AgenciesDr. Bob Squatriglia 

23%

HospitalsDoug White

2%

EducationPaul Hickman

1%

Inland GovernmentChrystal Johnson

73%

Grand Strand GovernmentTom Leath

51%

State Government

 

Total Drive as of: 10-21-11

$ 511,229.21

40%

Campgrounds are close to 100%!  Will they reach it first?
5 Reasons to Give to United Way

 

Committed

United Way is accountable for your contributions and reports the progress achieved. United Way maximizes the impact of every dollar you invest throughout the community.

 

Local

United Way addresses the needs important to the people who live and work in Horry County. Your dollars go far but never leave the county. What you give here stays here!

 

Effective

Community Partner agencies and programs must prove they provide a vital service and solve local community problems with effective outcome measurements. The goal is to create long-lasting changes that prevent problems from happening in the first place. This ensures that your gift is being used to improve the lives of people in need.

 

Efficient

As careful stewards of our donors' investments in our community, United Way of Horry County operates with the utmost efficiency and effectiveness. United Way's administrative and fundraising costs are among the lowest in the country. Our low overhead guarantees that your investment reaches the most people who need help. This illustrates the true value of your investment in United Way of Horry County.

 

Accountable

The United Way of Horry County volunteer Board of Directors come from all walks of life, determine the most pressing needs and fund the programs that show results. The Allocations process is the strongest attribute to the United Way system. Before any organization is approved to receive financial assistance, it has to meet rigid requirements established by the Allocations Committee and the local Board of Directors.

 

Quote of the Week

Because of you, I am able to get the medical care and seizure medication I need every month.

 

- Client of Friendship Medical Clinic 

Beacuse of you...

 

The lives of thousands of local people are improving. Your contribution to United Way of Horry County is an investment into the most efficient and effective programs that provide the greatest impact on the lives of people living in your own backyard.   
 

The Difference Your Donation Makes In
a Year
 

$1 a week provides a meal and safe haven to a family of four.

 

$2 a week provides 5 weeks of after school care for an at-risk child.


$3
a week provides support to 13 students who appear to have a learning difficulty such as dyslexia.


$4
a week provides utility assistance to 3 families for a whole month.

 

$5 a week provides an average of 3 doctor visits, blood work, tests, some medical procedures and medications for one patient for a whole year.

 

$10 a week can provide two full days of counseling, housing, childcare, food and social services for an abused victim and their family..

 

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