Trident United Way Addresses Financial Hardships Facing Tri-County Families at 2nd Annual 'State of Our Families' Event
On October 23, 2024, Trident United Way (TUW) hosted its 2nd Annual State of Our Families event, bringing together community leaders, nonprofit partners and elected officials to confront the urgent financial challenges impacting families in the Tri-County area.
The event shared alarming insights from the most recent United for ALICE® report, showing that a family of four in Charleston County with two young children in childcare now requires an annual income of approximately $89,000 to meet basic living expenses—up from previous estimates of $60,000 just one year prior. In Berkeley and Dorchester Counties, the threshold for that same family stands at over $85,000.
Trident United way Celebrates Grand Opening of New Dorchester Resource Connection Center in Summerville
On Friday, October 4, 2024, Trident United Way proudly celebrated the grand opening of the Dorchester Resource Connection Center (DRCC) at its new location in Summerville. The event featured a ceremonial ribbon cutting and brought together local officials, nonprofit partners and community members to mark this significant milestone.
The newly relocated DRCC, now at 133 East 1st North Street, Suite 3, Summerville aims to enhance support and resources for residents of Dorchester County and the broader Tri-County area. With expanded space and facilities, the center will continue its mission to assist individuals and families in achieving financial stability and overall well-being through a variety of programs and services.
Healthy Tri-County Hosts Annual Health Symposium - Together Towards Tomorrow: Paving the Way to Health Equity
The 2024 Tri-County Health Symposium themed "Together Towards Tomorrow: Paving the Way to Health Equity" brought together experts, practitioners and students to discuss innovative solutions and collaborative approaches to address health disparities and promote health equity in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties. Attendees gathered for transformative discussions and networking event on November 7 to shape a healthier future for our communities.
The 2024 Health Symposium included a keynote panel, Transformative Solutions for Social Determinates of Health Challenges, which brought together a diverse group of experts who are working on innovative solutions to the social problems which affect the health of our Tri-County. Click below to explore other event details and discussion topics.
Congratulations to the FALL 2024 Graduating Class of Lead United! This six week program focuses on educating professionals and building skills for board-level service opportunities.
Aimed at equipping attendees with necessary skills to serve on a nonprofit board of directors, participants hear from subject-matter experts at Trident United Way and a myriad of community partners and current nonprofit board members.
Upcoming Events
Lunch For Impact: A Palmetto Society Event - Monday, December 9, 2024 from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM at The Charleston Visitor's Center.
Women United Lunch & Learn: Her Health Matters - SAVE THE DATE - Wednesday, January 22, 2025. For more information, contact: lrhyne@tuw.org.
TUW in the News
- VIDEO: Trident United Way to host Days of Caring' event Nov. 20-22 (Live5News)
- Trident United Way Addresses Financial Hardships Facing Tri-County Families (Holy City Sinner)
- Trident United Way addresses hardships facing families (Summerville Journal Scene)
- HELP of Summerville marks 50 years of crisis support for families in need (Summerville Journal Scene)