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Moving from No Child Left Behind to Every Child a Graduate

Moving from No Child Left Behind to Every Child a Graduate

At United Way of the Midlands’ Fall Community Assembly on December 9, national education expert Bob Wise, gave a frank assessment of the state of education reform in South Carolina and commented on ways we can all work to improve education. “I see a state that is looking at itself in the mirror and is willing to deal with what it sees,” Wise said. “Not everyone else is doing that. You’re setting standards that are among the highest in the nation – don’t back off.”

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Campaign Blog

We've set our sights even higher this year with a campaign goal of $12.2 million. You can see pictures and highlights from the 2008-2009 Campaign by following along on our brand new Campaign Blog.
Partners in Compassion

Does your agency serve the homeless or at-risk youth? Do you need some additional support for your agency to reach its fullest potential? If so, the Partners In Compassion Institute (PIC) is here to help! The PIC Institute grows faith and community based organizations so their ability to provide services in their communities is strengthened. Find out more about the PIC Institute.
Midlands Housing Alliance

Midlands business leaders, service providers and faith leaders have announced that a new 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, Midlands Housing Alliance (MHA), has been formed to address the issue of homelessness in the Midlands. To jump-start this significant endeavor, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has provided a $5 million challenge grant to fund the development of a comprehensive services program and center to coordinate services. Find out more
Create your own Day of Action!

United Way is encouraging all Midlands residents to join in the LIVE UNITED movement by volunteering. No matter what you choose to do, volunteering in the community benefits us all. You can search our Volunteer Center database for ideas. Find out more

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