United Way of the Midlands aims to improve the quality of life in central South Carolina by uniting people and resources to respond to critical human services issues. The nonprofit organization serves Lexington, Newberry, Calhoun, Richland, Orangeburg, and Fairfield Counties, with headquarters located in Columbia, South Carolina. As a regional chapter of the nationwide philanthropic organization, United Way of the Midlands is committed to fostering long-term change by accurately determining the community’s needs, developing resources throughout the community, and distributing resources to meet the areas of greatest need.

As an employer, United Way of the Midlands has supported work flexibility with part-time jobs and internships. The nonprofit employs a team who are dedicated to using their passion and expertise to solve real problems and change the game for others. Each year, United Way of the Midlands and its team administer programs that impact the lives of more than 27,000 people throughout its service area.

United Way of the Midlands was founded as a “Community Chest,” a name frequently used for United Way affiliates, by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce in 1925. The organization connects all sectors of its communities, from individuals to businesses, government agencies, and nonprofits. United Way of the Midlands leverages donations, workplace campaigns, and grants to help fund direct-service providers that it determines are best-serving the community’s needs. Its key focus areas include education, financial stability, and health.

United Way of the Midlands aims to improve the quality of life in central South Carolina by uniting people and resources to respond to critical human services issues. The nonprofit organization serves Lexington, Newberry, Calhoun, Richland, Orangeburg, and Fairfield Counties, with headquarters located in Columbia, South Carolina. As a regional chapter of the nationwide philanthropic organization, United Way of the Midlands is committed to fostering long-term change by accurately determining the community’s needs, developing resources throughout the community, and distributing resources to meet the areas of greatest need.

As an employer, United Way of the Midlands has supported work flexibility with part-time jobs and internships. The nonprofit employs a team who are dedicated to using their passion and expertise to solve real problems and change the game for others. Each year, United Way of the Midlands and its team administer programs that impact the lives of more than 27,000 people throughout its service area.

United Way of the Midlands was founded as a “Community Chest,” a name frequently used for United Way affiliates, by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce in 1925. The organization connects all sectors of its communities, from individuals to businesses, government agencies, and nonprofits. United Way of the Midlands leverages donations, workplace campaigns, and grants to help fund direct-service providers that it determines are best-serving the community’s needs. Its key focus areas include education, financial stability, and health.