Upstate nonprofit organization partners with schools to promote literacy in young children
The United Way of Pickens County partners with local elementary schools to promote literacy and learning skills through Preschool Pages program
Support of United Way helps students, families succeed
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter- Pickens County Courier
jevans@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — United Way of Pickens County staff and supporters gathered Thursday to celebrate the organization’s successes in the past year.
July 18, 2023
We use the power of sports to impact childhood literacy.
April 5, 2023
The United Way of Pickens County partners with local elementary schools to promote literacy and learning skills through Preschool Pages program
September 22, 2022
September 12, 2022
United Way of Pickens County is currently accepting Letters of Inquiry for Education grants to support new programs designed to improve 3rd grade reading in Pickens County.
Letters of Inquiry will be accepted from 501(c)3 organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and churches.
Applicants are encouraged to include parental engagement and involvement in their program design and identify ways to serve underrepresented and/or marginalized populations.
(Easley, SC) – The United Way of Pickens County is looking for volunteers to greet, prepare taxes, and coordinate our Free File volunteer income tax assistance sites around Pickens County. Did you know that a tax refund can make up to 30% of a family’s annual income? Volunteer to help low to moderate income individuals and families receive the maximum tax refund possible through quality tax preparation without paying a fee. Free tax preparation services have a significant impact on the quality of life for many individuals and families.
Hampton Roper, The Sentinel-Progress, hroper@sentinelprogress.com - June 28, 2022
PICKENS COUNTY — While COVID-19 cases are falling, the lasting damage the pandemic has caused can still be felt by young students. Camp iRock is looking to remedy this problem – and let the kids have fun while doing it.
November 15, 2021
Presented by the Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce, the Pillar of Easley Award recognizes and honors a long-standing business that plays an active role in our community and is highly respected as an important contributor in making our community strong, vibrant and successful.