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QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER   AUGUST 2016  


TRI-COUNTY HEALTH FORUM
TUW is partnering with MUSC Health, Roper St. Frances and dozens of community collaborators to create a Tri-County community in which all people lead healthier lives.

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IN THE NEWS: TUW awards new grants.
MEET ALEX
Alex came to the Prosperity Centers seeking food for her family. Today, she has work experience and is pursuing a career in which she can give back. 

Watch the video, for a preview of what you might see at employee giving campaigns this autumn.
ARE EMPLOYEES WHO VOLUNTEER MORE ENGAGED?
Employee engagement matters
Up to 74% of employees say their job is more fulfilling when they are provided opportunities to make a positive impact at work, according to a new study by Cone Communications.

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SAVE THE DATE!
Day of Caring is Friday_ Nov. 18.
Trident United Way's Day of Caring is Friday, November 18. Project registration begins August 29 and volunteer team registration begins October 10.

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See the BOLD change we made together. 
HELPING FAMILIES HELP KIDS
Caregivers of young children need a single place to turn to for early childhood resources. Enter, the Kindergarten Readiness Network.

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SERVE AND LEARN
Santee Cooper engages employees through "Serve and Learn" volunteer days. 

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MISSION
Trident United Way is a catalyst for measurable community transformation through collective impact in education, financial stability, and health.
BOLD COMMUNITY CHANGE
We envision a world where youth succeed in school and the workplace, people become self-sufficient, and we all lead healthy lifestyles.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Kellye McKenzie

Kellye McKenzie, Director of Health.

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IN THE NEWS
Tri-County Health Forum in Post _ Courier

South Carolina ranks 42nd nationwide in health among its residents, despite the Tri-County area being one of the best places for health care in the state, The Post and Courier reports.
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CONGRATULATIONS!

TUW's Women's Leadership Council honors Kara McLean (Behind-the-Scenes Hero), Sherrie Snipes-Williams (Nonprofit Leader) and Elizabeth "Babs" Warner (Role Model). The 2016 award winners are philanthropists and change-makers who Live United. 
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