United Way of Greenville County's 2019 Report to the Community

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With every person who steps up to make a difference with us, we’re tearing down one more barrier to success and building a better Greenville County for all of us—one person, one family, one neighborhood, and one community at a time.

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At United Way of Greenville County, we work every day to break down barriers, connect communities and change lives. We gather diverse voices around the table to find new solutions to our community’s toughest problems. We team up with volunteers and more than 70 nonprofit partners on initiatives that drive real change.

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From Our President As we reflect on 2019, we are proud of the many shared accomplishments we made for our community. None of this would have been possible without you.

As we head full speed into 2020, our hope is that you will continue to be inspired to dream big with us, and to invest in the future of this wonderful community that we call home. This has never been more important. As the Upstate continues to grow exponentially, we are at an important time in our history where we need to ensure that our neighbors struggling to make ends meet do not fall further behind.

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Collaboration You invested in the most innovative strategies in our community. You rolled up your sleeves and volunteered alongside of us where Greenville County needed you most, and you continue to choose United Way of Greenville County as your premier partner in changing lives.

From the celebration of our 25th annual United Way Hands On Greenville Day in the spring to the 20th anniversary of United Way’s African American Leadership Greenville in October, last year was a landmark year for us in so many ways, but the true measure of our impact continues to be the thousands of individual success stories created by your support.

On behalf of all who have had their lives changed, we thank you.

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Join us in looking back on what we accomplished together, and continue to join the fight to ensure that all of our neighbors have the best possible chance at succeeding.

In partnership,

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Meghan Barp President & CEO

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INNOVATION 10

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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VOLUNTEERISM 6

ONTRACK 12

OUR SUPPORTERS

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COLLABORATION 8

VITA 14

FUNDS RAISED

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United Way of Greenville County annually invests $6 million in more than 100 local programs and initiatives—all working hand-in-hand to address the big challenges that no single organization can solve on its own.

INVESTMENT INVESTMENT

Last year, approximately 100,000 people benefitted from these donor-supported programs and initiatives, receiving assistance with basic needs or showing measured improvement in the key areas of school readiness, high school graduation or financial stability.

OUR IMPACT 1,840 2,400 17,100 52,000

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people employed.

students supported after school with mentoring, tutoring and more. made measured progress on the Cycle of Success. individuals served basic needs, including food, housing, healthcare and more.

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Devlin Jackson

DEVLIN’S STORY

Reentering his hometown of Greenville after serving more than a decade in prison on a drug conviction, Devlin Jackson found the support he needed from United Way and its funded financial stability partners. Today, he’s building a new life and thriving in a career as a commercial truck driver. His goal for the future? To own his own business so he can give someone else the same opportunity to succeed.

Volunteers at 2019 Hands On Greenville Day

HANDS ON GREENVILLE DAY 25 Our signature community volunteer event, United Way Hands On Greenville Day celebrated its 25th anniversary in May. In just four hours on a single Saturday morning, more than 4,400 volunteers completed 128 service projects across Greenville County.

Volunteerism Investment

The volunteer spirit of Greenville County fuels so much of what we are able to accomplish. Each year, United Way volunteers roll up their sleeves and donate their time to make a difference for others. Whether it’s the Upstate’s largest single day of service or any of the thousands of volunteer needs we help meet all year long at handsongreenville.org, United Way volunteers are changing lives and creating a stronger community for all of us.

Each year, we develop and lead special volunteer projects for our corporate partners, and in 2019, United Way volunteers donated an estimated 49,000 hours of service, generating an economic impact of $1.2 million.

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INVESTMENT INVESTMENT SCHOOL TOOLS

More than 4,000 Greenville County students started the school year with new backpacks stocked with free school supplies thanks to the United Way School Tools project and our volunteers. Over six days in August, 345 volunteers sorted, packed and distributed supplies for smiling children and their families.

HOME DEPOT FOUNDATION

United Way was proud to serve as the project management partner for the Home Depot Foundation’s Regional Conference volunteer project. More than 350 volunteers donated 3,700 hours of service benefitting Greenville County veterans and their families through United Way community partners.

LIVE UNITED WEEK This special week of service gives our corporate partners the chance to build teamwork, camaraderie and a culture of caring while giving back to our community. This October, 700 volunteers from 13

ome Tax Assistance companies donated 2,300 hours of service throughout the week.

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Collaboration is an essential part of our DNA. We are uniquely positioned to bring public entities, private partners, donors, corporations, activists and volunteers to the table to tackle tough issues.

Innovation It’s what it means to “Live United.”

GREENVILLE COUNT Y BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COALITION

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We convene 25 organizations focused on increasing awareness and access to care for individuals and families struggling with mental health and substance misuse. The Coalition is comprised of a broad group, including the school district, law enforcement, Prisma and Bon Secours St. Francis health systems, mental health and substance misuse providers.

GREENVILLE DREAMS This partnership with the City of Greenville and the Greenville County Redevelopment Authority serves to educate and deploy neighborhood leaders from special emphasis neighborhoods in Greenville County.

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The leadership development program has trained more than 150 neighborhood leaders in the last decade.

FAITH-BASED ROUNDTABLE

Representatives from a cross-section of Greenville County’s faith community meet under the

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United Way umbrella to build a greater knowledge of the health and human service issues many in our community are facing, and to develop new inter-faith connections and partnerships to address them.

GREENVILLE REENTRY COALITION As a member of the coalition, United Way works to identify and develop resources for returning members of the community, or those with extensive criminal histories, in order to increase the quality of life in the areas of housing, employment, financial stability and education.

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AMERICORPS & VISTA United Way administers AmeriCorps national service programs in the Upstate, collaborating with 19 partner sites in Greenville, Anderson, Laurens and Pickens counties. Over the last three years, AmeriCorps members have provided financial stability services to nearly 11,000 clients.

Rising out of her own battle with poverty and homelessness, LeAundrea Robinson signed up to give back to her community through United Way’s AmeriCorps program. While serving at Greenville Technical College, she used her own story and experience to give struggling students the help—and inspiration—they need to stay in school and achieve financial stability.

Tommie White with Davida from United Way partner, United Ministries

NEIGHBORHOOD CHANGE STUDY Tommie White has lived his whole life in Greenville County—all 101 years of it—and he’s seen a lot of changes. The land he once farmed off Laurens Road has long been a car dealership and rent in his downtown Greenville neighborhood is skyrocketing.

To better understand the changing landscape of the area’s growing population and potential implications for the future, United Way worked with Furman University to produce “Neighborhood Changes in Greenville” (inclusivegvl.org). This first of its kind study blends qualitative feedback from community members with quantitative, searchable online data available on every neighborhood in Greenville County.

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As our community evolves and changes, so must we.

At United Way, our commitment to building a brighter future for Greenville County requires us to think differently and act innovatively in all that we do. We research best practices, forge new partnerships and lead innovative programs designed to meet the

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unique needs of our community.

THAT’S MY GREENVILLE

With a focus on both leadership development and a deep exploration of community issues, That’s My Greenville is training rising leaders in our community to meaningfully engage with the challenges we face.

PROPEL GVL United Way teamed up with the Greenville Chamber of Commerce to launch this five-week nonprofit service and executive leadership program, preparing the next generation of Greenville County leaders to serve on nonprofit boards and committees.

WAKE UP GREENVILLE

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This new quarterly breakfast series brings together community-minded young professionals to learn about and discuss some of the complex challenges we face in Greenville County. Among the topics covered in 2019 were criminal justice reform, workforce development and poverty.

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OnTrack Greenville INNOVATION IN ACTION:

In partnership with Greenville County Schools and with support from Hollingsworth Funds, the Symmes Foundation, Community Foundation of Greenville, the Jolley Foundation and others, United Way created this school-based ecosystem to keep students on track to graduation by providing wrap-around services that meet the needs of students and their families.

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Designed for middle schools in some of our highest-need communities, OnTrack

Greenville reaches more than 3,200 students at four middle schools and one high

school. The Early Warning and Response System component, which identifies students

who need support for attendance issues, behavior issues and poor course performance, has been scaled districtwide to 77,000 students in Greenville County.

POWER OF PARTNERSHIP

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Greenville County Schools serves 77,000 students, 50 percent of whom are living in poverty.

As a school district, we have a responsibility to address the many and varied barriers students face on their educational path, but we cannot combat the complex issue of poverty alone.

Through the power of partnerships, OnTrack Greenville’s sustained approach is changing outcomes for students and will have a positive, long-term, even generational, effect on our entire community.

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W. Burke Royster, Ph.D. – Superintendent, Greenville County Schools

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SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS

The Berea Bulldogs may be the Clemson Tigers of middle school soccer dynasties — having played in four out of the last five district title matches. And thanks to OnTrack Greenville’s School-Based Health Centers, more students are able to take part in this championship program.

Operated by Prisma Health, the centers play a key role in OnTrack’s wrap-around support for families. By providing greater access to care (which includes sports physicals for student athletes), the centers greatly reduce student absences, keeping students in class and on track.

Courtney Woods, VITA Volunteer

AN IMMEASURABLE RETURN While the million-dollar figures illustrate the program’s incredible impact across the Upstate, equally powerful are the individual stories we hear from VITA users. Last year, the father of two young boys told us he was able to use his tax return to buy a used car. Beforehand, he spent three hours each day commuting to his job on the bus. Now, he spends that time helping his boys with their homework.

Volunteer Income T come Tax Assistance

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For more than a decade, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, or VITA, has been one of United Way of Greenville County’s most successful financial stability initiatives.

Corporate Gifts & Sponsorships

Funded in part by a federal grant from the IRS, VITA is a public-private partnership that trains and certifies community volunteers to help people prepare and file their taxes for free—maximizing returns through eligible tax credits and saving individuals and families millions in tax preparation fees.

In 2019, the Taxpayer First Act made VITA a permanent program and ensured that

millions of taxpayers can count on this critical program for many tax seasons to come.

C Corporate Gifts & S Sponsorships VITA’S IMPACT IN 2019 In-Person and Online Returns Filed: 12,789 Tax Prep Fees Saved: $2.5 million Child Tax Credit: $2.5 million

Earned Income Tax Credit: $3.4 million Total Refunds: $ 15.9 million

$18.4 million into the pockets of hardworking South Carolinians

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Board of Directors 2019 UNITED WAY OF GREENVILLE COUNT Y BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

s & Initiatives SEAN DOGAN, Chair

ANN ROBINSON, Treasurer

CALVIN CALHOUN, 2019 Campaign Chair

Long Branch Baptist Church

Bank of America

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JASON RICHARDS, Vice Chair

NAI Earle Furman, LLC

KIMBERLY WITHERSPOON, Secretary

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd

DAVID LOMINACK, Immediate Past Chair

TD Bank

2019 UNITED WAY BOARD OF DIRECTORS YOBANY BANKS- MCKAY

CHRISTOPHER FINCHER

UPS Inside Sales

Wells Fargo

DENNIS BRAASCH

DAVID FOSTER

Industrial Project Innovation LLC

Greenville News

ZACHARY BREWSTER

ANDERSON GARCIA

The Bridge Builder

GE Power

MATTHEW CARDONE

KODWO GHARTEY-TAGOE

Bank of America N.A.

Duke Energy

MICHAEL CINQUEMANI

LEE A. GILL, J.D.

Master Power Transmission

Clemson University

CHARLES DAVIS

KEN HARPER

Furman University

Countybank

CHANDRA DILLARD

JOHN HUMPHRIES

South Carolina House of Representatives and Furman University

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MARK FARRIS

Gallivan, White & Boyd, PA

Greenville Area Development Corporation

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JENNIFER JOHNSEN

DEBORAH LONG

Bon Secours St. Francis Health System

KIM MAZUR Community Volunteer

TAMI MCKNEW Fox Rothschild, LLP

RYAN WOOD UBS

CHARLES MCMANEMIN Fluor Corporation

KEITH MILLER Greenville Technical College

ADAM MURPHY Michelin North America

DEBBIE NELSON DNA Creative Communication

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CARLOS PHILLIPS Greenville Chamber

DR. W. BURKE ROYSTER Greenville County Schools

DR. SARIA SACCOCIO Prisma Health Upstate

DR. BILL SCHMIDT Retired – Prisma Health

KATY PUGH SMITH

Piedmont Health & GPP

CARL SOBOCINSKI Table 301

JOHN TRIPOLI Northwestern Mutual

DICK WILKERSON

Retired – Michelin North America

2019 United Way Campaign Chair Calvin Calhoun and Vice Chair Yobany Banks-McKay at the Rally for Community Change

We value every contribution and celebrate it every day—whether it comes from companies, individuals, foundations or grants. Our revenue, and how we measure our success has become more diverse than ever.

BREAKDOWN Workplace Giving

$10,350,500

Individual Giving

$900,000

Corporate Giving

$3,165,000

Grant Revenue

$2,540,000

Other Revenue

$255,000 $17,210,500

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