United Way of Horry County (UWHC) is a locally governed nonprofit dedicated to advancing the common good and improving quality of life across Horry County. Guided by a vision of an equitable community where opportunity is not limited and every resident can reach their full potential, UWHC unites people, ideas, and resources to drive measurable impact
UWHC focuses on four key areas: Youth Opportunity, Healthy Community, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency. Through initiatives such as Mission Ready, Breaking Barriers, and THRIVE, the organization invests in early education, mental and behavioral health access, financial stability, and disaster response and basic needs support, with a strong emphasis on ALICE households.
As a community convener and backbone organization, United Way aligns partners, leverages data, and uses a results based framework to ensure that efforts are collaborative, accountable, and focused on lasting change.
Our Mission
To unite people, ideas, and resources to advance the common good in Horry County.
Our Vision
An equitable community where opportunity is not limited, and every member reaches their full potential.
