1925-2025
A Century of Service
For 100 years, United Way of the Midlands has helped meet the area’s most pressing needs. Explore our impact—and join us as we embark on another century of service.
2026-2029 Community Impact Plan
United Way aims to tackle some of society’s most pressing issues—improving economic sufficiency, increasing childhood literacy, and expanding access to healthcare. In 2025, we updated our previous Community Assessment to share our progress over the past few years and take a look ahead at how the needs in our community have evolved. The information in the Community Assessment helped inform our strategy for the 2026-2029 Community Impact Plan. Both documents are available to read below.
2025 Community Impact Outcomes Report
United is the Way We Changed 56,096 Lives Last Year
Your donations are making an impact each and every day in our community through grantmaking and direct services.
What We Do
Only United Way has the resources to provide large-scale solutions to pervasive community problems. By providing support when it's needed most, we interrupt a common pattern where emergencies can multiply. Addressing the root issues in the moment stops the cycle of crisis and gives families the opportunity to thrive—today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.
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Upcoming Events
2026 Cocktails and Conversations
Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
One mission. Four leadership communities. One very good reason to raise a glass. Join fellow Young Leaders Society, Palmetto Society, Women in Philanthropy, and Tocqueville Society donors for an evening of cocktails, conversation, and connection as we bring our United Way of the Midlands community...
WIP Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:30 PM
Join Women in Philanthropy on Wednesday, October 28 at 12:00 pm at United Way of the Midlands (1818 Blanding Street, Columbia) for an engaging Lunch & Learn focused on an important topic: women's health and wellness. This event will provide an opportunity to connect with fellow WIP members while...
