2020 – 2021 Campaign Update
This year, UWHC’s goal is to raise $950,000 to improve access to health, education, and financial stability for every person in Horry County. Thus far, our community has pledged $769,528.16. That is 81.0% of our total goal!
- $5 weekly can provide free tax assistance to 30 families
- $10 weekly can provide services to 10 domestic violence victims
- $20 weekly can feed a family of four for a year
- $50 weekly can provide one year of high-quality after school care for a child in Horry County
- $100 weekly can provide 65 children with needed dental services
You’re Invited!
United Way of Horry County helped fund the Virtual Learning Academy at the Claire Chapin Epps Family YMCA? UWHC is passionate about students learning in a safe environment.
Thank you to everyone who donated towards our May Day Senior Bag program! This month, we will be assembling the bags and distributing them during the first week of May!
We want to hear from you!
Complete our Community Needs Assessment survey so that we can better address the pressing needs in Horry County.
The Self-Sufficiency Standard for South Carolina 2020 defines the minimum income needed to realistically support a family, without public or private assistance. Use the interactive tool to learn more about the self sufficiency standard in Horry County.
Save the Date for Day of Caring!
Save the date for Friday, October 8, 2021. One day. One project. One huge impact. Join us at Oak Tree Farms in Conway. For more information, contact Jentry Ward by email jentry@unitedwayhorry.org or by phone 843-347-5195 ext 3.
Small Business 365
We would like to welcome BoxDrop Conway to the UWHC Small Business 365 Family! By joining SB365, small businesses are making an impact on Horry County by donating $365 a year or $1 a day! Learn more about SB365.
FamilyWize is now SingleCare
FamilyWize and United Way partner together to offer a free prescription discount savings card. This card can be used by anyone, whether they have medical insurance or not. This card provides savings for over 800,000 different prescriptions. While the name is changing, the savings do not! Visit our website to download your card and start saving today! Your old FamilyWize card can still be used, it never expires!
211
Have a need for resources? 211 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. 211 referral agents are trained to get you the help that you need. Call 2-1-1 or 1-866-892-9211 to be connected to local agencies to fit your needs.
