http://www.uway.org Information provided by United Way of the Midlands en-us Copyright 2009 United Way of the Midlands. All Rights Reserved. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:29:10 GMT Truist RSS Generator 1.0 1440 www.uway.org http://image.volunteersolutions.org/images/cache/000/010/311/684/10311684466.jpg Be a Hero Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwotm-2/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10332087403 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwotm-2/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10332087403 Carolina Wing Fling is a combination of the two elements that Columbia, SC seems to love the most. Those elements? The chicken wing and live rock concerts! It is not hard to identify this. Just look to the nearest street corner and you will find a chicken wing restaurant that features live music. The goal of the Carolina Wing Fling is to expand upon this concept in a linear progression that takes it to the next level. Same concept with a greater community vibe, a bigger stage and a great e... Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwotm-2/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10316879901 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwotm-2/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10316879901 We are looking for volunteers to assist in the Emergency Food Pantry to assist clients Monday – Friday 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwotm-2/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10308437938 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwotm-2/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10308437938 The Cooperative Ministry will coordinate free tax preparation this upcoming tax season to help low-to moderate income (generally, $40,000 and below) individuals who need assistance preparing their tax returns. We will have eight locations throughout the Richland and Lexington counties. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwotm-2/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10301698401 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwotm-2/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10301698401 The Summit will focus on the tools and techniques that will allow mentors to work through their own communities, churches and ministries to establish a successful mentoring program. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwotm-2/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10276739496 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwotm-2/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10276739496 Celebrates the volunteers who helped run the United Way of the Midlands VITA tax prep locations Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwotm-2/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10271278707 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwotm-2/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10271278707 Special Olympics South Carolina would like your help! Volunteers are needed to help with athletes that are participating in competition, with awards, at a First Aid Station, or with certain events. This is a Track and Field Competition so there are many different areas where you will be needed so your help would be greatly appreciated! Come for the day or just a few hours but if you would like more information, please contact Kara at (803) 772-1555 ext. 303 or by email mstare@so-sc.org Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwotm-2/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10265597814 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwotm-2/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10265597814 City Year Columbia is delighted to once again host the MLK Day Carnival 2008! You’re invited! Please help us spread the word and recruit volunteers! MLK Day of Service – Public Carnival Monday, January 21, 2008 10AM – 1PM The State Museum of South Carolina Atrium 301 Gervais Street Columbia, SC 29201 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwotm-2/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10259687264 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwotm-2/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10259687264 Home Works of America is sponsoring a one-day blitz, “Winter Blitz”, Saturday, January 26th Teens and adults are needed to make repairs to the homes of the elderly and the disadvantaged in the Greater Columbia Area. Repairs will be made to homes of the elderly and disadvantaged. No skill level is required, your mere presence conveys hope. For information or help in any manner call Hank Chardos at (803) 781-4536. Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwotm-2/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10259688009 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwotm-2/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10259688009 When: Monday, January 21, 2008 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon Where: Chisholm Outreach Ministries, Inc. 2500 Forest Drive Columbia, SC 29204 Columbia, SC—January 15, 2008--In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration, Benedict College Service-Learning Program in collaboration with the School of Education’s Call Me Mister and Men in Black Scholars Programs will engage Saturday Academy participants in a day of service on Monday, January 21, 2008 in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwotm-2/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10259687626 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwotm-2/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10259687626 United Way of the Midlands is initiating a new program using free tax preparation as an access point for public benefits applications as well as partnering with financial institutions to provide individuals and families with bank accounts and financial services. 2-1-1 provides information about the availability of these services in the community. For the 2007 tax year, the United Way of the Midlands will offer eight new free tax preparation sites in Richland and Lexington Counties and launch... Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwotm-2/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10254108854 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwotm-2/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10254108854 Richland One, along with United Way of the Midlands certified partner agencies Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia and Communities In Schools of the Midlands, have joined forces to assist Midlands children by recruiting at least 50 new volunteers by March 2008. Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwotm-2/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10251191407 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwotm-2/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10251191407 Building on Faith Blitz Build 2007 is CSC Habitat's thirteenth annual blitz build. This year's event will feature the construction of several homes in eight days. Tue, 02 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwotm-2/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10251016306 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwotm-2/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10251016306 Have you been looking for new volunteer leaders for your organization? Get connected with Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR), the only organization in Columbia inspiring and empowering a new generation of Columbians to make their city a better place. Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwotm-2/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10248226103 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwotm-2/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10248226103 The Salvation Army is currently seeking volunteers to help with our Clothes for Kids Program. Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwotm-2/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10244421160 http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwotm-2/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10244421160