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From The Desk of Yolanda McCray - January 2025
Happy New Year! 2025 has already gotten off to a great and exciting start at Black River United Way! Just 17 days into the new year,...
From The Desk of Yolanda McCray - Holidays 2024
Wow! It’s hard to believe that we are counting down the days until 2025. Looking back, 2024 has been a year of exciting changes at Black...
92 Volunteers, 3,000+ Young Learners Impacted. BRUW United To Read 2024 a Success!
On November 7th, 2024, our Annual United To Read event took place at 10 elementary schools in Georgetown and Williamsburg Counties.
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Jan 173 min read
From The Desk of Yolanda McCray - January 2025
Happy New Year! 2025 has already gotten off to a great and exciting start at Black River United Way! Just 17 days into the new year,...
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Dec 13, 20242 min read
From The Desk of Yolanda McCray - Holidays 2024
Wow! It’s hard to believe that we are counting down the days until 2025. Looking back, 2024 has been a year of exciting changes at Black...
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Dec 13, 20241 min read
92 Volunteers, 3,000+ Young Learners Impacted. BRUW United To Read 2024 a Success!
On November 7th, 2024, our Annual United To Read event took place at 10 elementary schools in Georgetown and Williamsburg Counties.
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Oct 28, 20243 min read
From The Desk of Yolanda McCray - October 2024
Perhaps more than any other season, fall is known as a season of change. In that spirit, I’m thrilled to announce that Black River United...
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Sep 23, 20244 min read
From The Desk of Yolanda McCray - September 2024
Happy National Literacy Month! Each September, I enjoy seeing how communities come together to recognize and celebrate the importance of...
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Aug 19, 20242 min read
Program Spotlight: Be Ready! Disaster Preparedness
Did you know that nearly half of Americans are unprepared for disaster? Considering Georgetown and Williamsburg Counties’ vulnerability...
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Aug 19, 20244 min read
From The Desk of Yolanda McCray - August 2024
For many, the conclusion of summer can be bittersweet - vacations end, children go back to school, and time seems to speed up, as...
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Jul 17, 20241 min read
Community Connections - How 211 Connected Georgetown and Williamsburg Counties with Resources in 2023
Did you know that Black River United Way funds our community’s access to 211? 211 is the most comprehensive source of information about...
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Jul 17, 20244 min read
From The Desk of Yolanda McCray - July 2024
Are You Ready? As the summer progresses, and we approach the height of hurricane season and the start of a new school year, here are a...
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Jul 17, 20242 min read
Program Spotlight - The Basics Waccamaw
Did you know that 80% of brain growth happens in the first three years of life? Making the most of this critical time in a child’s...
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Jul 17, 20241 min read
#BeReadyWednesday - July 10, 2024
Be #SummerReady with These Safety Tips! As climate change continues, extreme heat is becoming more frequent and intense. Our...
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Jul 17, 20241 min read
#BeReadyWednesday - July 3, 2024
🎆🔥 Firework Safety Tips for a Safe July! 🔥🎆 July is National Firework Safety Month, and as we enjoy the summer festivities, let's...
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Jun 17, 20241 min read
Black River United Way's 2023-2024 School Year Impact
2023 - 2024 was an INCREDIBLE year for Black River United Way's programs in local elementary schools. Thank you to our partners, donors,...
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Jun 17, 20243 min read
From The Desk of Yolanda McCray - June 2024
Happy Summer! Can you believe that we are almost halfway through 2024? At Black River United Way, summer is one of our favorite seasons....
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Jun 13, 20242 min read
Olivia's Story
Imagine the despair of a child who believes that he or she cannot read. For too many young students, this untrue belief is their reality....
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