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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 tasting chili while listing to live music from Ten Cent Rich.

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 state of South Carolina and beyond. United Way of Kershaw County was part of the Immediate Needs category. These grants support organizations that meet the fundamental needs of people experiencing poverty in South Carolina.

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 Department, 1042 W Dekalb Street in Camden, garden teams were celebrated and recognized for their hard work.

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 our community about the issues facing our most vulnerable residents.

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 deeper involvement in Kershaw County.

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, United Way of Kershaw County can multiply grant funds received. Every dollar makes a difference in improving Kershaw County.

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 Canty Foundation Specialists. Congratulations to these families on their new home! Donations can be made online, uwkc.net, by mail to United Way of Kershaw County PO Box 737 Camden SC 29021, in person at 110 E Dekalb Street Camden Monday-Friday 8am-4pm, or by calling 803-432-0951.