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United Way is close to goal! Only $115,000 left to raise...
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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 |
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| INDUSTRY | Mike Poston |
99% | | PROFESSIONAL | Edwin Hinds |
70% | | MYRTLE BEACH | Monty Morrow |
88% | | Myrtle Beach Business | Justin Lee |
89% | | Myrtle Beach Residential | Kaci Horonzy |
91% | | Myrtle Beach Golf Clubs | Joel Foster |
82% | | Myrtle Beach Clubs | | 67% | | NORTH STRAND |
Rick Wall
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55% | | North Myrtle Beach Business | |
62% | | Little River Business | Jennifer Walters |
1% | | North Strand Residential | |
71% | | North Strand Clubs | |
13% | | SOUTH STRAND |
Barb Krumm
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79% | | Surfside Business | Woody Ford |
79% | | Garden City Business | Fran Kopnicky |
61% | | Socastee Business | Sherry Harrelson |
35% | | South Strand Residential | Fran Kopnicky |
94% | | Campgrounds | Victoria Carmody |
104% | | INLAND |
Rebecca Hardwick & Dana Groome
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80% | | Conway Business | Byron David |
79% | | Conway Residential | Vicki Castle & Bridgette Johnson |
82% | | Conway Clubs | Travis Dannelly | 20% | | Loris | Kenny Robinson |
104% | | Aynor | Glenda Page |
37% | | PUBLIC SERVICES |
Chrystal Johnson & Lisa Bourcier
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96% | | Agencies | Dr. Bob Squatriglia |
101% | | Hospitals | Doug White |
95% | | Education | Paul Hickman |
91% | | Inland Government | Chrystal Johnson |
96% | | Grand Strand Government | Tom Leath |
104% | | State Government | |
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Total Drive as of: 2-03-12 |
$ 1,160,267.35 |
91% |
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Some are close to reaching 100% - who will it be? |
United Way Volunteers Needed:
Help us wrap up the Campaign with our annual Phone Blitz!
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
FIRST CITIZENS BANK
CORNER OF 21ST AVENUE & OAK STREET
MYRTLE BEACH, SC
This Phone Blitz is a concerted effort by United Way Board Members, Community Outreach Council, Campaign Members and Volunteers!! The blitz consists of all volunteers reviewing and calling on the accounts, who have not given to this campaign, asking them to give!
If you are available anytime during this Phone Blitz, please come by and help us reach goal!
United Way would not be able to fund the most pressing needs in Horry County through the 45 Community Partners without your help!
Thanks for your leadership, dedication and support to United Way of Horry County!!!
Remember, what is raised in Horry County stays in Horry County!!
Improve Lives! Change Communities! Make an IMPACT! Give to United Way!!! | |
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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. |
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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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