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A LETTER FROM THE CEO

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YOLANDA MCCRAY

President & CEO | yolanda@blackriveruw.org | 843-546-6317 ext. 5

Dear Friends,

 

Welcome to Black River United Way! I am delighted that you’ve taken the time to visit our website and learn more about the work we’re doing to ensure that our communities are thriving.

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At Black River United Way, we are driven by a shared vision: leading Georgetown and Williamsburg Counties to sustainability by empowering the lives of its community members.  Every day, we strive to create meaningful and lasting change by ensuring children are ready for kindergarten, building reading stamina and proficiency through third grade reading success and ensuring our communities are resilient through disaster preparedness.  

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This work would not be possible without the passion and dedication of our team, volunteers, supporters, and partners—people like you who believe in the power of collective action – WORKING . Whether you are visiting us to explore opportunities to get involved, make a donation, or simply learn more about our impact, know that your interest and support mean the world to us.  We INVITE you to be on OUR BUS as we continue to make positive change.

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Through this website, we hope to provide you with a window into the heart of our mission. You’ll find stories of hope and resilience, updates on our programs, and ways to join us in building a brighter future. If you’d like to stay connected, please consider signing up for our newsletter or following us on social media.

 

Thank you for being part of this journey. Together, we can achieve remarkable things. If you have any questions or would like to connect with us directly, please don’t hesitate to reach out at yolanda@blackriveruw.org.

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With gratitude and hope,

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President & CEO

We Saved You a Seat – Let’s Create Change Together!

CORPORTATE PARTNERS

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COMMUNITY PARTNERS

7 Dimensions
A Father's Place
Abundant Harvest Ministries
American Red Cross
Bibleway Community Learning Center
Catholic Charities
Children's Trust of SC
CMD’s Pantry and Resource Hub
Dr. Linda Mook Literacy Consulting
Duke Energy
Freedom Readers
Georgetown County Emergency Management Department
Georgetown County First Steps
Georgetown County Library System

Georgetown County School District
Habitat for Humanity
Helping Hands
International Paper
Learning with Leaders, LLC
Mary’s Angels Independent Living for Young Women
Mingo Creek Academy at Tara Hall
Neighbor to Neighbor
Sampit Child Development Center
SC 2-1-1
SC Emergency Management Department
St. Cyprian’s Outreach, A Ministry of Catholic Charities
Tidelands Health
Tidelands Health Georgetown Family YMCA

Tidelands Health Pawleys Family YMCA
The City of Georgetown
The Salvation Army
The Sunshine Place
United Way Association of South Carolina
United Way of Horry County
Waccamaw Community Foundation
Waccamaw EOC
Waccamaw EOC Head Start Program
Williamsburg County Emergency Management Department
Williamsburg County First Steps
Williamsburg County Government
Williamsburg County School District
Winyah Bay COAD/VOAD/LTRG

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