United Way
VITA volunteers assist others with free tax filing in United Way program
The Laurens County Advertiser is taking a look at volunteerism, its value to the community and the people who freely give their time and efforts throughout Laurens County. Laurens County, S.C. – For many years now the United Way of Laurens County has offered free tax return services to residents of Laurens County. While the…
Read MoreUnited Way seeking ‘Bags of Love’ for community’s elderly
Laurens County, S.C. – Each year prior to the Valentine’s Day season, the United Way of Laurens County sponsors “Bags of Love,” and UWLC is hoping to gather bags for even more gift bags this year. “There are hundreds of seniors in our community living alone and dependent on community agencies for food, socialization, and…
Read MoreUWLC offers COVID fund to help agencies which help residents
Safe Home, etc., stretched thin as COVID cuts into donations Laurens County, South Carolina – Like other non-profit agencies, the Safe Home of Laurens County is stretched thin even on a good day while working to provide needed services to its clients, most of whom never live within the shelter for abused women. Now with the…
Read MoreCensus 2020 needs your numbers
Every 10 years since 1790, the United States government has launched a census to try and count every resident within the nation. At Clinton City Council Monday night, Census Partnership Specialist Carolyn Calwise of Atlanta explained to council members why an accurate count is essential to the federal funds which flow into each county. She…
Read MoreUnited Way of Laurens County collecting “Bags of Love” for local seniors
Laurens County, SC – United Way of Laurens County (UWLC) is collecting “Bags of Love” gift bags to provide a Valentine week gift of love to Meals on Wheels recipients and other senior adults in Laurens County. They are looking for participation from local community members, businesses and organizations in collecting these Bags of Love…
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