United Way of Kershaw County

Mary Souto

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Emergency Christmas Assistance

The United Way of Kershaw County Christmas Assistance Program is dedicated to spreading holiday cheer to children and families in need throughout our community. Our goal is to provide Christmas gifts for every child who meets the program’s qualifications. However, the number of children we are able to assist each year depends entirely on community […]

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A Spotlight On Homeless Outreach – Angie Shirley, Homeless Outreach Coordinator

A Spotlight On Homeless Outreach with Angie Shirley, Homeless Outreach Coordinator   At United Way of Kershaw County, our mission has always been centered on serving our neighbors — especially those facing hunger, homelessness, and hardship. Every member of our team brings their own passion, faith, and perspective to this work. In this feature, we’re

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Chili Cook Off Team Sign Up

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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Chili Cookoff Sponsor Form

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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Chili Cookoff Sponsor

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

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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new day housing

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

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ready readers

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

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Community Gardens

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

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