Pickens County Courier: Financial coaching program changed local family’s lives

Financial coaching program changed local family’s lives

Staff Reporter- Pickens County Courier
jevans@thepccourier.com

September 5, 2023

COUNTY — Liberty resident Christina Steward and her family are on a new path, thanks to a program launched by United Way of Pickens County during the height of the pandemic.

Steward discussed her experience with the Pathways program, at United Way of Pickens County’s 2023 Annual Meeting, held Thursday in Easley.

Fox Carolina: United Way of Pickens County celebrates annual accomplishments

United Way of Pickens County celebrates annual accomplishments

The organization celebrates the accomplishments by its volunteers at this annual meeting. FOX Carolina's Dana Winter has the details.

By Dana Winter
Published: Aug. 31, 2023 at 11:31 AM EDT

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The United Way of Pickens County is hosting its annual meeting on Aug. 31. While the event is called a meeting, it’s also a celebration that recognizes the work volunteers for the organization have done over the past year.

Now Accepting Letters of Inquiry for Education Grants

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.