Pathways to Empowerment - Recap & Thank You | | |
On Saturday, July 19, 2025 Trident United Way's PULSE hosted Pathways to Empowerment: Bloom Boldly. Over 30 young women were in attendance to learn from five amazing community leaders who shared their real-life successes, setbacks and unique career paths. The attendees were able to ask questions, share thoughtful insights in breakout sessions and leave feeling inspired to bloom in today's world.
Thank you to everyone who attended and to our panelists for making this event so special!
| | Ready, Set, Thrive School Support Drive - By the Numbers | | The Ready, Set Thrive School Support Drive collected critical school supplies for students at Chicora Elementary, River Oaks Middle, Cross High and unhoused students served through the McKinney-Vento Program in Berkeley County. Check out our impact! | | | 250+
individuals/organizations contributed | | $35,000
worth of school supplies | | $2,700
worth of food, hygiene products and clothing | | 2,000
students in the Tri-County will receive backpacks stocked with essentials | | | |
Through your valuable donations, we will be able to fill backpacks with the tools needed to start the school year off on the right foot. Thank you!
Interested in helping us pack backpacks? There are still a few spots left for the second shift on Saturday, August 9! Click here to sign up or read more in the "Upcoming Events" section below.
| | Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Awards Grant to Trident United Way | | |
Trident United Way has received $3,300 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors experiencing hunger. The “Nourishing Our Neighbors” grant supports community feeding partners as they tackle food insecurity and promote healthier lifestyles through nutritional education initiatives.
Click below to read more!
| | United Way Capitol Hill Day - Recap | | Joey Current and Devon Wade pictured above with Angela Williams, President & CEO of United Way Worldwide | | |
Earlier this month, TUW staff members Devon Wade and Joey Current joined over 400 United Way professionals from all 50 states and Puerto Rico to share strategies, build connections and focus on how we can strengthen our communities.
Click below to read about how they shared TUW's efforts with our elected officials and advocated for Tri-County programs.
| | Trident United Way's First Annual Fundraising Event & Silent Auction | | NOW ACCEPTING INDIVIDUAL PLAYER REGISTRATION | | |
We're thrilled to open registration up to individual participants! No team? No problem! You’ll be matched with fellow golfers to tee off and help drive lasting impact in our community.
Secure your individual ticket, purchase a spectator ticket or register a team below and join us for an evening of:
- High-energy, team-based TopGolf competition
- A curated silent auction, including chef dinners, family experiences, sports packages & more
- Food, drinks & community connection
- Direct impact on financial stability for all Tri-County families
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Thursday, August 21, 2025
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
TopGolf - Charleston
5000 Topgolf Way, North Charleston, SC
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Mark your calendars - August is Make-A-Will-Month!
Everyone needs a will, whether they’re 18 or 80. National Make-A-Will Month is the perfect time to plan for the future and support the people and causes you care most about.
During the month of August, we will be sending out emails with helpful information and a free online will-writing tool, FreeWill, so that you can prepare for the future and protect your assets.
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Ready, Set, Thrive Packing Day: Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 9:00am - 2:00pm at Southeastern Freight 140 Business Park Rd Summerville, SC 29483 United States.
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We can't wait to see all our amazing volunteers gather to pack backpacks containing critical school supplies for students at Chicora Elementary, River Oaks Middle, Cross High and unhoused students served through the McKinney-Vento Program in Berkeley County! Our goal is to pack 2,000 backpacks in just 4 hours. In between the two packing shifts, volunteers will be celebrated with a cookout hosted by the generous team at Southeastern Freight.
- This event is organized by Trident United Way’s PULSE and Young Leaders United programs with support from Women United.
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There are still a few spots left for the second shift! Click here to sign up.
Trident United Way's 25th Annual Days of Caring: Wednesday, November 19 - Thursday, November 21, 2025
- This event hosts volunteer opportunities across the Tri-County to make a meaningful difference in our community. This year, we're celebrating 25 years of the largest community initiative in the area! Important dates included below.
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T-Shirt Voting: July 28 - August 1 on Instagram
- Project Registration: August 18 - September 26
- Volunteer Registration: October 1 - October 30
- T-Shirt Store: September 24 - October 30
Check out TUW.org/Days-of-Caring for updates or click here.
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