United Way

of Horry County

 

 

 United Way

E-News Issue 14
January 27, 2012

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United Way is close to goal!  Only $180,000 left to raise...

Goal 1-27-12 

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

99%

PROFESSIONALEdwin Hinds

66%

MYRTLE BEACHMonty Morrow

84%

Myrtle Beach BusinessJustin Lee

86%

Myrtle Beach Residential Kaci Horonzy

91%

Myrtle Beach Golf ClubsJoel Foster

 82%

Myrtle Beach Clubs    
NORTH STRAND
Rick Wall

53%

North Myrtle Beach Business

58%

Little River BusinessJennifer Walters

 

North Strand Residential 

70%

North Strand Clubs 

 13%

SOUTH STRAND
Barb Krumm

75%

Surfside BusinessWoody Ford

74%

Garden City BusinessFran Kopnicky

51%

Socastee BusinessSherry Harrelson

31%

South Strand ResidentialFran Kopnicky

94%

Campgrounds Victoria Carmody

104%

INLAND


Rebecca Hardwick & Dana Groome

 

64%

Conway BusinessByron David

58%

Conway ResidentialVicki Castle & Bridgette Johnson

82%

Conway ClubsTravis Dannelly   20%
LorisKenny Robinson

104%

AynorGlenda Page

37%

PUBLIC SERVICES


Chrystal Johnson & Lisa Bourcier

 

87%

AgenciesDr. Bob Squatriglia 

96%

HospitalsDoug White

40%

EducationPaul Hickman

91%

Inland GovernmentChrystal Johnson

96%

Grand Strand GovernmentTom Leath

104%

State Government

 

Total Drive as of: 1-27-12

$ 1,094,946.21

86%

Some are close to reaching 100% - who will it be?

 

United Way Needs Your Help

 

When you contribute to United Way, you're helping your neighbors through 45 health and human care agencies. Your donations stay right here where United Way assures all donors that the money is being used efficiently and effectively on the most pressing needs in Horry County.

 

More than 157,000 people were impacted by a United Way Community Partner agency in 2010 because you invested in creating lasting changes! The needs are becoming greater every day and United Way Community Partners are counting on United Way funding.

 

United Way is $180,000 from goal and we need YOUR help in making this goal. If you know someone who has not given to this year's campaign, please ask them to give. Remember ONE GIFT helps 45 agencies and impacts thousands of lives. If you have reported figures to turn in, please call the United Way office at 843.347.5195.

 

Encourage everyone to give generously to this year's United Way campaign! Because it happens here, it matters here! You never know when you, your family, neighbor, co-worker or friend might need a helping hand.

 

Improve Lives! Change Communities! Make an IMPACT! Give to United Way!!!

 

VITA - FREE Tax Services Sites

 

VITA, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, is a valuable program in our community that can offer tax preparation assistance. Our local United Way is part of the Horry County Financial Literacy Coalition of non-profit and governmental organizations working to ensure that this free tax assistance is available for individuals and families.  

  

Horry County VITA locations are available for individuals to receive free help for their taxes this season:

Surfside Library: 
 Tuesdays 3:30pm - 6:00pm

Chapin Memorial Library:

 Wednesdays 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Conway Library:

 Saturdays 10:00am - 2:00pm

Coastal Carolina University*:

 Tuesdays 4:30pm - 7:00pm
 
Wednesdays 4:30pm - 7:00pm
      (2/15, 3/7, 3/28, 4/4)

 Thursdays 4:30pm - 7:00pm

  Fridays 12 Noon - 3:00pm

      (2/24, 3/2, 3/23)
  
*There will be no VITA hours  during Spring Break (March 12-16).

                                            

The above locations and times are subject to change without notice; contact the United Way office at 843.347.5195 for the latest information on area VITA sites.

 

 

Items you should have before you arrive at a VITA site, which will help preparers accurately determine EITC eligibility and prepare returns, individuals should bring:

  • Photo proof of identification
  • Social Security cards for themselves, their spouse and all dependents or Social Security number verification letters issued by the Social Security Administration
  • Birth dates for all persons listed on the tax return
  • Wage and earning statement(s) Forms W-2, W-2G, and 1099-R, from all employers
  • Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)
  • Copies of their prior year federal and state returns, if available
  • Bank routing and account numbers for direct deposit of their refunds
  • Other relevant information about income and expenses
  • Amounts paid for day care, if applicable, and the day care provider's identifying number.

Both spouses must be present to sign joint returns. Anyone paid to prepare federal income tax returns is required by law to sign the return and enter their Preparer Tax Identification Number.

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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