United Way of Greenville County

Your vote = your voice. 🗣 With major news focusing on national elections this November, it's easy to miss the impact of your vote in our own community. Join us in spreading the word about #NationalVoterRegistrationDay coming up three weeks from today. If you plan to vote in the November election, you must be registered by Oct. 4 (Oct. 7 for vote by mail). Visit scvotes.gov or vote411.org to register to vote, check your registration status, find what's on your ballot and more. #UnitedWeVote #VoteUnited #VoteReady

Campaign season is always inspiring, inventive and FUN with Southern First Bank. Thanks to Art Seaver, Cal Hurst and Marisa Stephens for bringing the heat on Friday in the name of philanthropy and community impact!

The latest FAFSA remodel has led to some issues for students and their families applying for financial aid, but United Way has partnered with Greenville Technical College to offer support for Greenville County applicants. Our 2-1-1 community resource line is also available to provide general FAFSA application and process information, and we are scheduling appointments at our Opportunity Center to help walk students and their families through the process. #FAFSA #financialaid #studentloans

Congratulations to the extraordinary Carl Sobocinski, this year's Green Day honoree. Join our community in celebrating Carl's tremendous impact as the GREENVILLE DRIVE, LLC goes fully green on Tuesday, Aug. 20. We can't think of anyone more deserving of this honor. In addition to Carl's incredible work through Table 301 and Euphoria, he has led the way through his philanthropic work and advocacy on community issues like affordable housing, transportation and workforce development. An active member of our Board of Directors, Carl served as chair in 2022. We are so thankful for his leadership and how much he cares about Greenville County. Congratulations, Carl Sobocinski! We look forward to celebrating you on Tuesday.

Happy #FirstDayOfSchool, Greenville County! From pre-K to our hardworking seniors, we can't wait to see what this school year holds for you. Thank you to all of the donors and volunteers who made this year's School Tools our most impactful to date! Your support provided 5,000 students across our community with the tools they will need to achieve their full potential this school year. #HowWeWinGVL #UWSchoolTools #UWSchoolTools2024

Let’s hear it for our AmeriCorps Upstate Class of 2024! This group of selfless leaders just completed a year in which they served a collective 28,984 hours for an estimated economic impact of nearly $1 million. From resource navigation and economic mobility coaching to tax assistance through our VITA program, these AmeriCorps members showed up to serve our neighbors and the organizations that make this community so great. Our 2024–2025 application is now open. Visit https://lnkd.in/eHqEDQgB to learn more about AmeriCorps Upstate. #AmeriCorps #MadeInAmeriCorps AmeriCorps Greenville Housing Fund United Way of Laurens County United Way of Pickens County Greenville Technical College Greer Relief & Resources Agency Rebuild Upstate

Thanks to grant funding from United Way, United Way of Greenville County has partnered with our friends Greenville Technical College to provide guidance and support to students and families navigating the complexities of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Our 2-1-1 community resource line is now ready to provide general #FAFSA application and process information, and we are scheduling appointments at our Opportunity Center to help walk students and their families through the process. #financialaid #fafsaassistnace

It was a blast celebrating the impact of thousands of United Way supporters at our sixth annual United Way Night at the Drive. This community showed up big time to party with us in District 356 and throughout the evening as we recognized the work made possible by your generosity. A huge thanks to the GREENVILLE DRIVE, LLC and to our partners who joined us to make last night so special. Learn more about our honorees and see all the photos from a great night on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gjw7maQ4 #HowWeWinGVL OnTrack Greenville Greenville County Library System Michelin Greenville County Schools South Carolina Children's Theatre Period Project

Our biggest School Tools yet is in the books! Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of United Way donors, sponsors, and hundreds of volunteers, 5,000 Greenville County students received backpacks, school supplies and community resources. From Carolina High to Greer to Simpsonville, this community came together to make a difference in the lives of our neighbors. On behalf of all of the families supported by your generosity, we thank you. School Tools was also supported by a tremendous group of sponsors. Thank you to SPINX, Dodge Industrial, Inc., Prisma Health, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Forge Search, Greenville Triumph SC, ITW Hartness, Lockheed Martin, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture, Messer Construction Co., Michelin, Mount Valley Foundation Services, Proterra and QuikTrip. See more photos and learn more about the impact of #UWSchoolTools2024 on our blog. #UWSchoolTools

Today's the big day! School Tools is here, and we will be providing 5,000 backpacks across the county. Find us from 9am–2pm at Carolina High School, Greer Relief & Resources Agency and Center for Community Services. We'll be ready and waiting with new backpacks filled with supplies for all grade levels—as well as community resources, food trucks and more at Carolina High. Attending our Greenville event? Please follow signage and park in the student lot. The lot accessed from the road will be closed for pedestrian traffic and food trucks. Unable to make the event? Reach out to us at [email protected] and we will connect you and your family with resources. School Tools would not have been possible without the investors, volunteers and sponsors who supported us through this season. Thank you to every individual, family, team and organization that stepped up to provide our neighbors with the resources they need to build the lives they deserve. Thank you to our generous sponsors at SPINX, Dodge Industrial, Inc., Prisma Health, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Forge Search, Greenville Triumph SC, ITW Hartness, Lockheed Martin, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture, Messer Construction Co., Michelin, Mount Valley Foundation Services, Proterra and QuikTrip. Pictured: Michelin, United Community, ITW Hartness, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture, Greenville Triumph SC, DP3 Architects and Southern First Bank See you soon, Greenville County! #UWSchoolTools #UWSchoolTools2024