April 2023 Newsletter

UWHC Partners with Waccamaw Community Foundation and Black River United Way to

Eliminate Childhood Education Gap

Pictured L to R: Blakely Roof, President & CEO, United Way of Horry County, Phillip Anderson, Vice Chair, Grants Committee, Waccamaw Community Foundation, Mike Mancuso, Executive Director, Waccamaw Community Foundation, and Yolanda McCray, President & CEO, Black River United Way.

Only 36 percent of Horry County kindergartners and just 46 percent of Georgetown County kindergartners enter the area’s public school systems prepared for the academic and social challenges that await, but three of the Grand Strand’s leading philanthropic organizations have partnered up to help end the problem.

Waccamaw Community Foundation, the Waccamaw Region’s only community foundation, announced a grant to fund a special Kindergarten Readiness initiative by United Way of Horry County and Black River United Way.

By uniting forces, United Way of Horry County and Black River United Way can reach a more significant population of families and create a stronger partnership in the Waccamaw Region to make a more significant impact on early childhood development.

We hope you will join us on Thursday, May 18, 2023, from 6 – 9 pm at The Historic Peanut Warehouse in Downtown Conway, SC, for an evening of celebration to honor United Way of Horry County! Entertainment will be provided by the Andrew Thielen Big Band. Catering by Buttercream Cakes and Catering. Cocktail attire is requested.

*This is a ticketed event. Tickets can be purchased using the link below.

We are seeking donations of auction items such as attraction tickets, gift cards, vacation packages, spa services, and more. If you are interested in donating an item, you may complete the donation form and return it to us.

Purchase Tickets Here!

Silent Auction Donation Form

UWHC Charity Partner of the

2024 Myrtle Beach Marathon!

The Myrtle Beach Marathon is back on March 2, 2024, and UWHC has been selected as their charity partner!

Join Team United Way when you sign up for the 5K, and our friends at the marathon will donate $5 for every member we recruit.

Presale prices are currently available until April 18. Act now to score the lowest prices of the year!

Support UWHC on Walmart Spark Good

Walmart recently launched Walmart Spark Good Round Up, where customers can round up their purchases to the nearest dollar and donate the change to their favorite charity. We would love for you to choose us as your charity to receive these donations every time you shop on Walmart.com.

Learn More Here

In Case You Missed It - 50 Stories for 50 Years

In February 2023, UWHC marked its 50 anniversary. To honor the past 50 years of service, we are highlighting special milestones throughout our history each week by sharing a different story. Don't forget to follow our social media pages as we highlight memories throughout our history and show our organization's impact throughout the last half-century.

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United Way's 211 is the country's most comprehensive source of human and social services information. Our teams of compassionate, highly trained specialists are available 24/7 to connect you with the best services available in Horry County.

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