United Way of the Piedmont

06/12/2026

90 years ago, philanthropy in our community changed when a few agencies decided to start working together. What began as the United Campaign of Spartanburg grew into United Way of the Piedmont.

Bringing people together, pooling resources, and building something stronger than any one organization can build alone is still what drives everything we do today.

Watch our new video to see what 90 years of showing up for Cherokee, Spartanburg, and Union counties looks like. If you're ready to be part of our next chapter, we'd love to have you.

United Since 1936. Join us: https://okt.to/hkEUlW

🎥 made by: https://okt.to/3ls2Gt

2026-2027 Campaign Video | Celebrating 90 Years of Impact

06/11/2026

We're thrilled to share that Joey Haney will be joining us in July as the first Executive Director for Union Uplifted!

This is a big step for Union County, and we appreciate all the community members and partners who have helped us reach this moment.

Union County Schools SC
Spartanburg Academic Movement

Read more: https://okt.to/Usku14

By advancing healthy community, youth opportunity, community resiliency, and financial security, United Way of the Piedmont mobilizes our region to action so all can thrive.

06/09/2026

"Being a part of Youth Philanthropy Board has transformed how I pursue philanthropy in so many vast ways. With the help of those at United Way of the Piedmont and Spartanburg Academic Movement, YPB has provided me so much momentum to progress my hopes of what Spartanburg can be." - Shelby Clayton, 2025-2026 Co-Chair

This year's Youth Philanthropy Board logged more than 215 hours of service and awarded $5,000 to six local youth-serving programs. We are proud of everything the 26 members of the 2025-2026 Board brought to this community!

Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 Board. Rising Spartanburg County high school juniors and seniors are eligible to apply. Read more: https://okt.to/hgYiAL

By advancing healthy community, youth opportunity, community resiliency, and financial security, United Way of the Piedmont mobilizes our region to action so all can thrive.

06/05/2026

Treva has counted on our free VITA tax prep program for three years. In her words: "It's great for people who need to save money. Now I can use that money to put toward other payments."

We help you file for free. You get money back in your pocket.

06/01/2026

One 𝗌̶𝗍̶𝖾̶𝗉̶ floor closer to being a home 🏠

This weekend, our Young Leaders volunteered with our partner to help get a house ready for move-in. That’s how Young Leaders build community 🔨👏

05/29/2026

Over 4,400 hours of service. That's what our AmeriCorps NCCC crew contributed to this community.

They supported disaster relief cleanup alongside Spartanburg County Emergency Management and helped working families keep more of what they earned through our free VITA tax preparation program. We are grateful for every hour they gave!

05/28/2026

Join us for CHAD 2026!

Celebrate 22 years of Community Health Awareness Day in Spartanburg with this FREE, family-friendly event:

📅 June 6, 2026 | 8 AM–12 PM
📍 TK Gregg Center, Spartanburg
✨ Free screenings, resources, activities, health walk, giveaways & more
🍽 Lunch while supplies last

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988758085971?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, we honor and remember those who served and sacrificed for our country. 🇺🇸

In observance of the holiday, our offices are closed.

05/21/2026

Our work wouldn't happen without committed volunteers and partners stepping up to deepen our mission.

Congratulations and thank you to all our 2026 Volunteer Celebration award winners!

🏅Women United Award: Lucy Woodhouse
🏅Tomeka Pierce African American Leadership Society Award: Pierre Brewton
🏅Walter S. Montgomery Young Leader Award: Amanda Champion
🏅Advocate of the Year: Joey Haney
🏅Tom Barnet Award for Volunteer Service: Carey Rothschild
🏅Community Partner Awards: A Place to Call Home & Spartanburg Faith Initiative to End Child Poverty

Read more: https://okt.to/0jgKZD

05/19/2026

Just a reminder that you're not alone in this 💙

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. If you need support for your mental health, find local resources here: https://okt.to/K4fopO