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The Chronicle-Independent featured an article about a family living at the Deluxe Inn in Camden, one of two motels that is supposed to close or move on July 31 and

The CI published an article about us….

For over 20 years our United Way of Kershaw County has partnered with the Kershaw County School District with funding from the US Department of Agriculture and the SC Department

Santee Wateree RTA previously had bus routes across Kershaw County with Kershaw Connect, but that has since ended. This new grant will back up this new program. “This grant will

For many years, Kershaw County has searched for a solution to the challenge of providing transportation in our rural community. In order to expand our reach in the Kershaw County

A new program is helping students in the Kershaw County School District make sure students are reading at their grade level. The program is called “Ready Readers.” It’s a partnership

Thanks in part to a car giveaway incentive, United Way of Kershaw County is off to a good start toward the annual $775,000 goal, by year end. “For the sixth

The annual Day of Caring took place Friday, September 1, 2023, with 103 volunteers participating in projects across Kershaw County. “United Way of Kershaw County Day of Caring brought out

Although the Ready Reader Program did not officially start until mid-September of 2022, our Kershaw County Community has embraced the need for Ready Readers in our schools. We began in

Thank you Second Look Charities Boutique! “Thanks to all the wonderful shoppers and donations, we were able to give a generous gift of $20,000 to United Way of Kershaw County.”

This fun annual event raises funds for the United Way of Kershaw County Mobile Nutrition Center. Saturday, October 28, 2023, twenty-three teams cooked up some delicious chili. Supporters mingled around

United Way of Kershaw County received a $5,000 grant from the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina. The foundation awards grants to nonprofits that strive to reduce poverty throughout

The United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) bestowed The People’s Garden designation for community gardens in Kershaw County. November 9, 2023 at the Kershaw County Recreation

As community leaders and organizations dedicated to improving the lives of Kershaw County residents, we have a responsibility to not only work together to find sustainable solutions, but to educate

The purpose of Leadership Kershaw County is to nurture and engage current and potential leaders. The program will educate participants through team building, professional development, and networking activities to foster

Soda City is Columbia’s Main Street market focused on your brain, body and belly! We’re open every Saturday morning 9AM – 1PM, year-round, rain or shine!

The annual campaign kicked off July 2023 and has reached 82% of the $775,000 goal. Federal assistance received during the pandemic is gone, and the need remains. When people give,

CAMDEN SC (March 20, 2024) – This duplex was created for families in transition, through the generosity of many in our community including Habitat for Humanity of Kershaw County and