Many people struggle to get by, even working multiple jobs. Family-sustaining income is a cornerstone of financial stability: the key to paying the rent, putting food on the table, and affording childcare and transportation. It is also the springboard to longer term asset building strategies such as saving to buy a home, sending kids to college, and saving for retirement.
United Way of Pickens County partners with the local community to develop resources and opportunities to help individuals and families become financially stable and independent.
ALICE
ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, and represents the growing number of families who are unable to afford the basics of housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, and technology. These workers often struggle to keep their own households from financial ruin, while keeping our local communities running. Learn more.
Pathways
Pathways is an intensive, one-on-one financial coaching program designed to assist families and individuals on their journey to financial stability. Learn more.
Prescription Discount Program
United Way and SingleCare have joined forces to help people gain access to more affordable prescription medication. Everyone is eligible- insured and uninsured. Simply find your prescription and then download, text or email yourself your free coupon card and show it to the pharmacy to get the best price on your prescription medication every time. Learn more.
Tax Assistance: Free File and MyFreeTaxes.com
Free File and MyFreeTaxes.com offer free tax help to qualified individuals. Learn more or Volunteer.
2-1-1
2-1-1 is an easy to remember phone number that connects individuals with resources in the community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Learn more.
Tough Times Toolkit
The Tough Times Toolkit is a downloadable PDF resource booklet filled with information on community resources such as food pantries, housing assistance, legal services, utilities assistance, medical clinics, employment & education services, transportation, AmeriCorps locations, Benefit Banks, VITA, and Money Smart Classes. The Toolkit can be downloaded in English or Spanish. Learn more.
Contact
For more information about the Financial Stability programs offered through United Way of Pickens County, contact Matt Smith, 864-850-7094, x 109.