Individuals in need of long-term disaster recovery case management are another step closer in the process. South Carolina 2-1-1 Information and Referral (SC 2-1-1) has begun Disaster Case Management Intake. Victims of the October 2015 Flood still in need of assistance are now able to dial 2-1-1 and get their information entered into the disaster case management coordinated system. Hearts & Hands Disaster Recovery, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, will be the main provider of Disaster Case Management services throughout the state.

Columbia, SC – The United Way Association of South Carolina’s (UWASC) Board of Directors has named Kelly Callahan Cruise as Interim CEO. Current president and chief executive officer Timothy Ervolina announced his retirement last month and will step down at the end of March from the leadership role after ten years.

Alex Evins, chairman of the board of United Way of the Piedmont, said, “I am excited to announce that Paige Stephenson  is  the next President and Chief Executive Officer of United Way of the Piedmont.  Paige has served United Way for almost fifteen years, most recently as Vice President of Resource Development.  She has built strong relationships, both internally and externally, that will move United Way forward in the future, and we are thrilled that she agreed to accept this new challenge.  We look forward to much success under her leadership.

Columbia, SC (January 19, 2016) – A new report takes a realistic look at how much is actually needed to support a family in South Carolina. The Self-Sufficiency Standard for South Carolina 2016, which defines the amount of income necessary to meet basic needs.