South Carolinians can call (843) 212-0552 for free help with debris cleanup and removal from local relief agencies.

The funding will support 17 AmeriCorps programs and nearly 500 AmeriCorps members serving South Carolina communities.

Columbia, S.C. (August 29, 2018) – August is a highly anticipated month for AmeriCorps Programs throughout South Carolina, as it is the beginning of a new grant year for the South Carolina Commission on National and Community Service.  The Commission is the Governor’s lead agency on volunteerism in South Carolina.

The Department of Children’s Advocacy would create a much needed voice for the many children of South Carolina that rely upon the state for their safety and care, be it physical, mental, emotional or behavioral. 

Columbia, SC (April 13, 2018) — The Board of Directors of the United Way Association of South Carolina (UWASC) announced today that Ted Hendry, a veteran United Way leader, has been appointed to serve as Interim President and CEO.  Hendry’s appointment follows the recent resignation of Kelly Callahan Cruise who served the Associati

COLUMBIA, South Carolina (April 9, 2018) — The Board of Directors of the United Way Association of South Carolina (“UWASC”) announced today the resignation of President and CEO, Kelly Callahan Cruise.

United Way Association of South Carolina (UWASC) is now offering Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid. Participants learn to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Understanding the issues concerning suicide and mental health is an important way to take part in suicide prevention, help others in crisis, and change the conversation around suicide.

SC 2-1-1 is working in collaboration with Crisis Cleanup to connect homeowners with post-storm services. South Carolina residents who need help with debris removal, mud-out and other clean-up services due to Hurricane Irma should call 2-1-1.

South Carolina CEO sat down with Kelly Callahan Cruise, President and CEO of the United Way Association of South Carolina, to learn about her work supporting 24 local member United Ways throughout the state.