Year-End Wrap Up

2024-2025 Collective Impact Update

As we wrap up this fiscal year, we’re filled with deep gratitude for how far we’ve come — and for every partner, donor, volunteer, and advocate who helped us get here. Last year, we introduced our Community Game Plan, a long-range roadmap shaped by the voices and needs of Florence County. This year, we proudly took the next bold step in bringing that plan to life.

For the first time ever, our community investment process was hosted entirely online — and with a sharper, more intentional focus. Rather than distributing funds broadly, we adopted a deep-not-wide approach, investing in 8 high-impact organizations whose work aligns directly with our shared goals in education, health, and financial stability. These strategic investments are concentrated in four critical areas: activities for youth, mental health, basic needs, and home rehabilitation. We're especially excited to grow this work even further next year, with plans to expand funding opportunities to include our 0–4 early education impact area.

This funding cycle marks a major milestone in our ongoing commitment to the Collective Impact model — a framework that recognizes lasting change happens when communities work together toward a common goal. Whether you’ve supported us through partnership, advocacy, generosity, or simply by following along — thank you. We’re proud to share this year’s progress with you and look ahead to all we’ll continue to build together.

Meet Our 2025 Collective Impact Partner Agencies

Activities for Youth

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee

The CARE House of the Pee Dee – Strong Foundations Program

Mental Health

Circle Park Behavioral Health Services

Tenacious Grace Ministries

The CARE House of the Pee Dee – Hope & Healing Counseling Program

Basic Needs

Lighthouse Ministries – Basic Needs Program

Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Assault – Emergency Safe Shelter for Domestic Violence Victims and Their Children

The Salvation Army – LifNav Program & Homeless Shelter

Home Rehabilitation

Lighthouse Ministries – Ramp Program

Senior Citizens Association – Home Improvements Program



Barriers to Employment Program Recap

Since its launch at the start of our fiscal year, our Barriers to Employment Program helped 19 clients overcome critical obstacles standing between them and a steady paycheck. With just $8,521 in targeted assistance — covering needs like uniforms, car repairs, and housing — our clients saw an estimated $438,320 total increase in annual income. That’s an average boost of $1,923 each month per household.

The most common barriers our clients faced included the cost of workwear, reliable transportation, housing support, and childcare — everyday needs that can make or break someone’s path to employment.



These results are a powerful reminder: small investments can create life-changing outcomes. Learn more about how the program works and its impact at uwflorence.org/barriers-to-employment.

Want to Get Involved?

United Way of Florence County is looking for a passionate, community-driven volunteer to lead our Barriers to Employment program.

As the lead volunteer, you'll play a vital role in connecting soon-to-be employees with the support they need to succeed. Responsibilities include client intake and follow-up, leading community outreach efforts, and collaborating closely with our Director of Community Impact and Marketing to ensure the program reaches those who need it most.

If that sounds like too much to take on alone, feel free to bring a friend and lead together! We’re happy to support a co-volunteer model to make the role even more rewarding and manageable.

Know someone perfect for the role — or think it might be you? Email jfulmer@uwflorence.org or call 843-662-2407 for more information.

Upcoming Events

Annual Awards & Allocation Luncheon

Join us on Tuesday, June 17th as we bring together local nonprofits, community leaders, and supporters to celebrate our top donors and the allocation of grant funding to programs serving Florence County. We will recognize our 2025 grant recipients, honor our most dedicated donors, and share the impact made possible through local giving and partnerships.

This event is by invitation only.

Day of Caring 2025



Our Annual Day of Caring is set for Friday, Septemeber 19th.

Companies and individuals can give back to the community by volunteering to complete a project(s) for one of our partner agencies.



For more information, please visit our website at https://www.uwflorence.org/day-of-caring. Feel free to join our Day of Caring email list to be notified as soon as projects are available.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Join us at the United Way of Florence County office on Tuesday, July 29 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for a community blood drive. Every donation can help save lives — and your support makes a difference right here at home.

Walk-ins are welcome, or you can schedule your appointment in advance. Let’s roll up our sleeves and give back together!