United Way of Kershaw County

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A group of kind volunteers are working together to carry food and provide assistance to the homeless. They are currently located in a warehouse filled with an abundance of food.

Summer Food Program

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 of Education to provide the Summer Food Program to programs throughout the county. Last year we provided over 50,000 breakfasts, lunches and snacks to camps, schools, recreation programs, bible schools, apartment complexes and other programs throughout Kershaw County. These meals help support educational and recreational programs so that they can serve our youth longer, with more impact and meet their hunger and nutritional needs during the summer months.

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$1.1 Million Transportation Grant From Santee-Wateree RTA

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 community, United Way of Kershaw County has secured over 1 million dollars in funding from Santee Wateree RTA (SWRTA) to provide health, hunger and social service-related transportation to all parts of Kershaw County.

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A group of young girls wearing United Way shirts are assisting in organizing and sorting pencils, pens, and sticks. In the background, there are two TVs, a smart board, and a projector in the middle. Along the wall, there is a row of black office chairs. Additionally, there is another group of girls positioned in the back of the room.

“I’m So Blessed”: Student Spends Hours Each Week Helping Younger Kids Improve Their Reading Skills

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 between United Way of Kershaw County and AmeriCorps, which aims to address classroom reading levels since students were home during the pandemic.

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The United Way staff, board, and owner of the dealership are all taking a picture in front of a black Range Rover. They are giving the car away to a special someone.

Annual Campaign, United We Rise, Off To A Good Start

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 year, 12 lucky finalists will have a chance to win a new car, thanks to the generosity of Lugoff Automotive Group. As of September 8, we have 500 names in the hopper for the free car drawing to take place November 16, 2023 at Lugoff Ford.” Lori Arledge, VP Resource Development To learn more about the car giveaway and annual campaign, United We Rise, visit the Campaign page.

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September 2023 Annual Events A Huge Success

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 the best in our community. Over 100 volunteers invested their time at 12 different sites throughout the county. From yard work to reading to children, and from installing tiny libraries to building ramps, much was accomplished.” United Way of Kershaw County President, Donny Supplee

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A group of young girls wearing all blue shirts are actively participating in creating a sign as part of the Ready Readers program. In the background, there is a television with wires hanging down, and to the left, there is a smart board. There are all black chairs and four desks arranged together.

Ready Readers Having Significant Impact In Kershaw County

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 September in 3 schools, added 2 more in October, 3 more in November, and the final 2 in January. This successfully reached our goal of having a Ready Reader Program in all 9 of our Kershaw County Elementary Schools. In addition, we recruited high school seniors to serve in our elementary schools as AmeriCorps members. The benefit was multifaceted. Inspiring and educating our future adults about the critical need within our community and sharing about resources to help.

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