United Way of the Midlands

United Way of the Midlands We unite people and resources to improve the quality of life in the Midlands of SC.

We work to determine and respond to the critical human service needs of the community focusing on education, health, economic mobility and youth homelessness.

This week we're excited to recognize Crystal Haynie, an MRC Literacy Coach at Joseph Keels Elementary School!For the pas...
08/24/2026

This week we're excited to recognize Crystal Haynie, an MRC Literacy Coach at Joseph Keels Elementary School!

For the past 5 years, Ms. Haynie has connected MRC volunteers with students, supporting meaningful literacy experiences along the way.

"MRC has made a tremendous impact by providing students with additional reading practice, encouragement, and positive relationships with caring adults," Ms. Haynie said. "Our students look forward to their time with MRC volunteers, and the partnership continues to build their confidence, strengthen their reading skills, and foster a love of reading."

Thank you Ms. Haynie! MRC is possible because of the wonderful work our school liaisons do every day to support our students and volunteers!

Reading with Michael became the highlight of MRC Volunteer Mallorie's week.She showed up week after week, and something ...
08/20/2026

Reading with Michael became the highlight of MRC Volunteer Mallorie's week.

She showed up week after week, and something bigger than reading developed.

"By the time Michael and I finished our sessions for the year, I noticed something really amazing—vulnerability," Mallorie said. "He was willing to stop and sound out words in front of me, knowing it was a safe space to do so and that he believed in himself enough to try."

That's what an MRC volunteer can provide: a safe space to try, encouragement and someone who believes in you.

And there are more students like Michael waiting for someone to show up for them.

🔗Learn more about becoming an MRC volunteer at uway.org/mrc or visit https://bit.ly/3TSuHMo to fill out the Interest Form today!

08/18/2026

It’s one thing to learn about a career. It’s another to experience it. 👨‍⚕️

Through Young Men United, students are getting hands-on experience in real workplaces, meeting professionals, and seeing what a future in different career fields could look like.

Big thank you to Cooperative Health for being an incredible host to our students this summer!

🔗Watch the full video at the link in our bio

Today, we are excited to highlight Cynthia Lazier, the Assistant Principal for Lexington Elementary School! Mrs. Lazier ...
08/17/2026

Today, we are excited to highlight Cynthia Lazier, the Assistant Principal for Lexington Elementary School! Mrs. Lazier has pioneered the MRC program at Lexington Elementary. She is a true champion of her students, the Lexington Elementary staff, and volunteers, and is focused on continually bringing exciting opportunities to the school.

In the 2025-26 program year, Lexington Elementary had the most amount of hours read, which speaks volumes to her testament and involvement in the MRC program.
She is a steadfast resource to all, and is exceptionally dedicated to growing opportunities and resources at Lexington Elementary!

Thank you for your incredible work at Lexington Elementary, Mrs. Lazier!

Teamwork matters on and off the field. It's through partnerships like this — with the Beamer Family Foundation and Gamec...
08/11/2026

Teamwork matters on and off the field. It's through partnerships like this — with the Beamer Family Foundation and Gamecock Football — that we can extend our impact even further across the community.

When Gamecock student athletes volunteered to help pack backpacks for students in six Midlands elementary schools, we knew it would send an important message: these students matter. Their education matters, and their community is supporting them every step of the way.

We are honored to recognize Tonya Williams, a Magnet Lead Teacher at Forest Lake Elementary! Mrs. Williams is an incredi...
08/10/2026

We are honored to recognize Tonya Williams, a Magnet Lead Teacher at Forest Lake Elementary!

Mrs. Williams is an incredible resource to the students, playing an instrumental role in bringing new and innovative programs related to STEM and literacy to Forest Lake, and consistently creating opportunities for the students and families. She has been a dedicated supporter of the MRC program, and paved the way for Forest Lake to become a partner school in 2024. She also helps coordinate Forest Lake's NASA Nights, which MRC has proudly supported.

She is an example of unwavering dedication and commitment to everyone in the Forest Lake community.

Thank you, Mrs. Williams, for your amazing work at Forest Lake Elementary!

This month, enjoy an evening of baseball while supporting your community! Pack the Park for Nonprofits is a unique fundr...
08/07/2026

This month, enjoy an evening of baseball while supporting your community!

Pack the Park for Nonprofits is a unique fundraising opportunity, hosted by the Columbia Fireflies with the help of Together SC and Central Carolina Community Foundation. On August 25th, $5 from every ticket sold through the link below will support United Way of the Midlands!

Can't wait to see you at Segra Park! We’re so excited to make this event a home run for our community!

https://www.gofevo.com/event/PackthePark2026uway

You showed up in a BIG way for our schools!👏15,000 supplies delivered to 17 local elementary schools. Because of your ge...
08/04/2026

You showed up in a BIG way for our schools!👏

15,000 supplies delivered to 17 local elementary schools. Because of your generosity, our Midlands teachers and students will have what they need to start the school year confident, excited, and ready to learn. 📚

If you missed this year's Ready, Set, Supply drive, don't worry! You can still be part of the impact! Visit the link in our bio to learn about upcoming volunteer opportunities and other ways to give back.

08/03/2026

This week, we are excited to highlight Stephanie Long, the STEM Consultant at Watkins-Nance Elementary - R1!

Ms. Long is an incredible school coordinator for MRC, and is a champion for the students and for the volunteers, ensuring that they are supported in every endeavor they explore through our program.

She illustrates strong commitment to student development and academic achievement, consistently focused on bringing community resources to the students who attend Watkins-Nance.

Thank you, Ms. Long, for your dedication, effort, and outstanding hard work at Watkins-Nance Elementary!

👏Congratulations to our own VP of Finance & Administration, Andrea Tucker, on being named Board Chair for Together SC!"I...
07/31/2026

👏Congratulations to our own VP of Finance & Administration, Andrea Tucker, on being named Board Chair for Together SC!

"I'm excited to lead and serve with so many amazing SC non-profit leaders. My goal as chair is to continue Together SC's work in strengthening the state's non-profit sector," Andrea says. "Each organization, including organizations like United Way of the Midlands, plays a key role in the success of the state's network of non-profits, and the success of the network as a whole is vital to the ability for South Carolinians to thrive."

We know she will thrive in this new role and we're so excited to see the impact she will make right here at home. Help us congratulate her in the comments below!👏⬇

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