2025 United Way of Kershaw County Chili Cook-Off October 25, 2025 Town Green, Camden, SC 29020ere Chili Definition Whatever you call chili, we call chili. Chili may or may not contain beans. Chili can be red, white, or any other color. Chili may be prepared at home or on site, but we encourage on-site cooking […]
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Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. $100 Sponsor: Name on t-shirts, 1 ticket to the event ($10 value), listing at the event, mention on the live radio remote, acknowledgement in press releases and publicity. $250 Sponsor: Name and/or logo on t-shirts, 2
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2025 United Way of Kershaw County Chili Cook-Off October 25, 2025 Town Green, Camden, SC 29020 Name on event t-shirts 1 ticket to the event ($10 value) Listing at the event Mention on the live radio remote Acknowledgement in press releases and publicity Name and/or logo on t-shirts 2 tickets to the event ($20
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Fresh Start Mobile Shower & Laundry The Fresh Start Mobile Shower & Laundry program was created to serve those in our community who have no access to basic hygiene facilities. By offering clean clothes and the opportunity to shower, we help restore confidence, dignity, and hope to individuals experiencing homelessness. Fresh Start also provides our
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Young Adult Housing (YAH) WHAT IS THE YOUNG ADULT HOUSING PROGRAM AT UWKC? The Young Adult Housing Program (HUD YHDP) is an initiative designed to support youth and young adults in Kershaw County who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Participants, who are ages 18 – 24, are assisted in obtaining stable housing and receive
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new day transitional housing At New Day Transitional Housing and Homeless Services, our mission is clear: to eliminate homelessness in Kershaw County by addressing the needs of individuals and families experiencing housing instability. We live by our mission statement: “Fill gaps in homeless housing and services as we identify them by working in harmony with
ready readers Ready Readers is a partnership between United Way of Kershaw County, Kershaw County School District, and AmeriCorps of South Carolina dedicated to building a love of reading in elementary school students who are struggling with literacy. We believe that literacy lifts lives out of poverty. By reading to children early and often, we
community gardens Through a United States Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) grant, we are proud to bring 8 Community Gardens to life across Kershaw County. These gardens provide residents with fresh, nutritious, and easily accessible food, while also strengthening community connections and promoting healthier lifestyles. Our focus is on underserved populations
mobile nutrition Since 2017, the Mobile Nutrition Center (MNC) has been bringing healthy food directly to families across Kershaw County. Designed as a mobile food pantry, the MNC was created to eliminate the barriers—such as transportation and income—that often prevent people from accessing nutritious food. By partnering with local farms, grocery stores, and community organizations,
From Receiving Help to Giving Hope: My Journey with United Way of Kershaw County Zechariah Dozier There was a time in my life when my family faced serious challenges. Food insecurity was real in our home, and there were many nights when hunger could have easily taken over. But thanks to the support of the
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