Grant Funding (United Way of Florence County)

Grant Funding (United Way of Florence County) is sponsored by United Way of Florence County. United Way of Florence County strategically invests funds in nonprofits across Florence County that provide services in areas such as youth development, mental health, substance abuse, emergency housing, home repairs, and rent and utility assistance.

United Way of Florence County to make a lasting positive change in our community. To make a lasting positive change United Way of Florence County brings together resources from individual donors, nonprofits, workplaces, and government agencies to move the needle on Florence County's most pressing issues. Increase the number of children who meet developmental milestones and enter kindergarten ready.

​ Increase access to learning opportunities and activities for children and youth (18 and under) that enhance skills, improve social and civic development, and create strong leaders. Decrease the number of suicide ideations and attempts and drug-related overdose deaths. Increase the number of habitable homes by making necessary repairs and renovations.

Provide support to crucial programs offering financial assistance for rent, utilities, emergency shelter and/or life-skills training. Take action and make a difference Your gift goes further with United Way. Donate today to change lives.

Participate in our annual Day of Caring or participate in day-to-day opportunities.

CREATING A LEGACY OF IMPACT CREATING A LEGACY OF IMPACT Strategically donated to local nonprofits Individuals directed to critical resources through 211 Tax returns prepared in 2024 through VITA Service projects completed during Day of Caring 2025 Organizations in our Florence County Collective A CELEBRATION OF IMPACT, PARTNERSHIP AND THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE THIS WORK POSSIBLE On Tuesday, June 16, United Way of Florence County gathered with donors, nonprofit partners, board members, volunteers and community leaders for our 6th Annual Awards & Allocation Luncheon at St.

Luke Lutheran Church. Each year, this event gives us the chance to pause and say thank you. Thank you to the companies and individuals who give generously.

Thank you to the nonprofit leaders doing hard, hands-on work every day.

Thank you to the volunteers and campaign coordinators wh NEW ALICE DATA SHOWS RISING COST OF BASICS HISTORICALLY OUTPACES OVERALL INFLATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA The cost of household necessities in South Carolina rose faster than inflation for more than 15 years, leaving many households vulnerable to the growing affordability crisis, according to new data from United For ALICE, in partnership with United Way of Florence County.

In June, 2026, United for ALICE released the State of ALICE in South Carolina report, offering insight into the pressures facing local workers, families and the broader community.

The latest State of ALICE rep INTRODUCTION Community members, local businesses and golfers gathered at The Country Club of South Carolina on Wednesday, May 20, for Field Fastener’s 4th Annual Golf Playday to Improve Lives, raising $24,000 for United Way of Florence County. “This is always one of those days we look forward to because it brings together so many people who care about this community.

We’re grateful for every team, sponsor and volunteer who helped make this year’s Playday a success." said Rich FMU STUDENTS CONTRIBUTE TO UNITED WAY OF FLORENCE COUNTY’S NEW WEBSITE After more than a year of research, collaboration, and creative planning, United Way of Florence County has launched a newly redesigned website inspired in part by research and recommendations from students at Francis Marion University.

The launch follows a broader brand refresh for United Way of Florence County. While the organization introduced brighter colors, updated logos, and a more modern visual identity, the changes went far beyond appearance.

In recent years, United FIELD FASTENER TO HOST 4TH ANNUAL GOLF PLAYDAY FUNDRAISER FOR UNITED WAY OF FLORENCE COUNTY Golfers, businesses and community supporters are invited to hit the course for a meaningful cause as Field Fastener hosts its 4th Annual Golf Playday to Improve Lives benefitting United Way of Florence County.

The fundraiser will take place on Wednesday, May 20, at the Country Club of South Carolina, located at 3525 McDonald Blvd. in Florence, with check-in beginning at 10 a. m.

The Golf Playday has grown into a signature community event that combines friendly competition with Patrick Patterson, MSW, MPH, leads a community grant writing session at the Feb. 25 Florence County Collective meeting.

More than 60 nonprofit leaders and community organization staff gathered in downtown Florence for the first session of a new grant writing training series aimed at helping local groups secure funding and expand their impact.

The free workshop, offered through the Florence County Collective, reflects an effort to strengthen the region’s nonprofit sector by e UNITED WAY SHARES NEW 211 TOOL TO HELP RESIDENTS AFFECTED BY SNAP BENEFIT DELAYS As the federal government shutdown continues to disrupt essential services, United Way Worldwide and the 211 network have been working toward responding to heightened food insecurity caused by delayed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

While two federal court rulings this week directed the Trump Administration to use contingency funds to cover November’s SNAP benefits, the timeline for when assistance will actually reach families remains uncertain.

Man VOLUNTEERS COMPLETE 85 PROJECTS ACROSS FLORENCE COUNTY DURING UNITED WAY’S 34TH ANNUAL DAY OF CARING GE Healthcare volunteers repaint window sills at Durant Children's Center for United Way of Florence County's Day of Caring. By 9 a. m.

on September 19, the parking lot at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area was buzzing with the sound of hedge trimmers and leaf blowers. City of Florence employees in matching T-shirts pulled weeds as Assurant team members moved inside to wash windows, clean blinds and change out air filters. Across town, GE HealthCare employees painted p FLORENCE COUNTY CONTRIBUTES $10,000 TO FLORENCE COUNTY COLLECTIVE Florence, S.

C. United Way of Florence County is proud to announce receipt of a $10,000 contribution from Florence County to support the Florence County Collective