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Year in Review:
Greenville County Lives United
 As we gather with family and friends to celebrate the holiday season and reflect upon the closing of another year, we would like to express our deepest gratitude for all that you accomplished for this community in 2010.
By answering the call to "Give. Advocate. Volunteer. LIVE UNITED," you truly made this a landmark year for United Way as we work to advance the common good in Greenville County.
Give.
The 2010 community campaign was one we'll never forget. The community's generosity and shared commitment to making this a better place for us all produced a record-breaking campaign total of more than $14.7 million. This tremendous effort will power our programs and initiatives to future success.
Advocate.
You stood up and raised your voice to help United Way's public policy agenda earn some legislative wins in 2010, including the long-awaited increase of South Carolina's cigarette tax, which will improve both the physical and fiscal health of our state.
Volunteer.
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New grant to help Greenville County families achieve financial stability
| Low-income individuals and families will have expanded access to a program offering opportunities to build financial stability thanks to a new $600,000 federal grant secured by United Way of Greenville County.
The Assets for Independence Grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families uses Individual Development Accounts, or IDAs, to help people move toward greater self-sufficiency by accumulating savings and purchasing long-term assets.
Under the program, the Greenville County IDA Network will provide a 3-to-1 savings match to help participants save towards the purchase of a home, post-secondary education and training, or small business start-ups or expansion.
In addition to the AmeriCorps grant announced in August, the Assets for Independence grant is another way United Way of Greenville County is increasing its impact in the community by leveraging donor contributions to secure additional financial resources.
To participate, call 2-1-1 or contact the Greenville Housing Fund directly at 854-235-6331.
Read more about the program
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Find Us on Facebook
| Show your support and help us spread the word about United Way of Greenville County by "Liking" UWGC on Facebook.
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Upcoming Events
| MLK Champions of Dreams Community Involvement Day
Saturday, January 15
10:00 a.m. - Noon
Sterling Community Center
Annual Meeting/Awards Celebration
Thursday, January 27
11:45 a.m.
Carolina First Center
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VITA: Save the fee, file for free
| Tax season is right around the corner, which means United Way's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is gearing up to save you money by providing free tax preparation services. To be eligible, taxpayers must have a household income of less than $49,000.
Appointments can be scheduled at any one of VITA's 12 sites around Greenville County by calling 2-1-1. Need more information? Click here.
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Need help? Call 211.
| The winter months can be a trying time for individuals and families in need. Fortunately, United Way 2-1-1 is here to help.
2-1-1 connects the Greenville County community with information and resources to address a variety of needs, from emergency food and shelter assistance to crisis support and counseling programs.
If you or someone you know needs help, remember to dial
2-1-1. Every call is free and confidential.
To see more ways United Way is working to help those in need, visit our "Get Help" page online.
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Live the Dream
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Join us in celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision and legacy by answering the call to make a difference in our community 365 days a year!
Please participate and spread the word about these great volunteer opportunities:
Champions of Dreams Community Involvement Day: Fun, family-friendly volunteering on Saturday, Jan. 15, from 10:00 a.m. to noon at Sterling Community Center. Participate in on-site service projects and learn about organizations assisting our community in a non-profit showcase. Volunteer here.
Week of Service Projects: Help make Greenville County a better place to live and play by joining us for service projects during the week of January 14th - 21st. Visit handsongreenville.org to find out more and sign up.
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