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POWER OF THE PURSE 2025 TICKETS

UNITED WAY

MOBILIZES COMMUNITIES
TO ACTION SO ALL CAN THRIVE

WE SAVED YOU A SEAT - LETS CREATE CHANGE TOGETHER!

OUR WORK

For more than half a century, Black River United Way has brought together people and resources to tackle complex issues and drive sustainable, positive change.

OUR MISSION

Black River United Way is leading Georgetown and Williamsburg Counties to sustainability by empowering the lives of its community members. We empower our communities by working collaboratively to improve early childhood success and ensuring our community members are prepared for disasters.

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WHAT WE DO

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HEALTH &
HUMAN
SERVICES

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DISASTER
PREPAREDNESS & RECOVERY

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KINDERGARTEN
READINESS

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THIRD-GRADE

READING SUCCESS

YOUTH
OPPORTUNITY

COMMUNITY
RESILIENCY

OF GEORGETOWN & WILLIAMSBURG COUNTIES

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FOR THE FUTURE

OUR GOALS

90% of Children in Georgetown and Williamsburg Counties Read On or Above Grade Level by the End of the Third Grade in 2031

Children in Georgetown and Williamsburg Counties Enter Kindergarten Ready by Age 5

Our neighbors are prepared for and resilient through any kind of natural or man-made disaster

220

Children impacted by literacy initiatives

226

Volunteers

824

Disaster kits distributed to students

32

Summer SAIL participants

115

Parents/caregivers empowered through Triple P (Positive Parenting Program)

42

KinderWaves participants

Fedrick Cohens

Executive Director of Elementary Schools, Georgetown County School District

“It takes a village! The Black River United Way embraces this concept! BRUW always has the best interest of children in mind as they plan. This is evident in their commitment to helping fulfill the vision and mission of our schools.”

Kelly Thompkins

Senior Director Community Health Resources, Tidelands Health

“Black River United Way is an asset to the residents of Georgetown and Williamsburg counties. Tidelands Health is proud to support Black River United Way and continue our longtime partnership to improve the health and wellness of the communities we serve.”

Brandon Ellis

Director of Emergency Services,

Georgetown County Emergency Management Department

“The partnership between the Black River United Way and the Georgetown County Emergency Management Division is a cornerstone of our community's disaster preparedness, response, and recovery effort. Their commitment and contributions are invaluable to our shared mission of fostering a safer, stronger community.”

GET INVOLVED

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Make a difference in your community today. Reading to first grade classes and providing extra support to struggling readers are just two ways that you can help our community thrive.

GIVE BACK

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Together we can make a lasting impact. When you donate to Black River United Way, you help ensure that kids succeed, families thrive, and that our community is strong and resilient.

TAKE ACTION

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There is power in our voices. Learn more about our advocacy agenda and how you can help strengthen our communities and advance health, youth opportunity, and financial security for all.

In 2023-2024, BRUW provided Triple P parenting classes to 115 caregivers!

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DID YOU KNOW...
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