What took the floods just a few days to destroy will take years to rebuild. Gifts to the United Way 2008 Midwest Flood Recovery Fund will support services that help to bring a community back better than before (e.g. housing, mental health, quality child care, job training).

For more information call us at 803-324-2735.

2008 Hospitality Open

United Way is hosting a golf tournament on Monday, June 30 at Regent Park Golf Club in Fort Mill. The tournament is sponsored by McAlister's Deli and Outback Steakhouse. All proceeds will benefit United Way of York County, SC.

Come hit the greens with us. Have fun and support a great cause! We look forward to seeing you for 12:00 lunch and 1:00 shotgun start.

For more information or to sign up today, contact Dilip Patel at diliprh@hotmail.com or call (803) 230-3000.

2-1-1 in March: 

United Way of York County, SC continues to promote their free prescription drug cards, available across York County, to help people with no prescription coverage lower the cost of their medicine.

The FamilyWize drug cards are being distributed free of charge, courtesy of United Way of York County, SC, in partnership with Membership Services Corporation, located in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. Most pharmacies in York County accept these prescription drug discount cards and have them available at their location.  There is no usage or age limits, income requirements or registration forms, and can be used immediately to reduce the cost of medicate for anyone that has no prescription drug coverage.

United Way began promoting the free drug cards in June 2007.  Through the help of media outlets, agencies, and other marketing, York County residents are saving thousands of dollars a month on prescription drug expenses.  First quarter 2007, only 23 claims had been filed using the FamilyWize drug cards, saving only $440.66 in York County for the quarter.  This year’s first quarter results are vastly different, highlighting the uninsured issue in York County. From January to March 2008, more than 5,400 prescriptions have been filled using the FamilyWize discount prescription drug card, saving York County residents over $119,300. 

“Too many families have insufficient or no prescription drug coverage at all,” United Way President Kim Keel said.  “Healthcare costs are one of the top concerns for people in our community and the FamilyWize discount prescription drug cards will help families who otherwise could not afford much needed prescription drugs.” 

According to membership Service Corporation, more than 14,200 prescriptions have been filled across South Carolina using the FamilyWize prescription discount card, saving South Carolina residents more than $220,000 in this quarter alone.  York County consistently ranks first in the state for number of claims filed and dollars saved by using the FamilyWize card and often ranks in the top 10 counties in the nation. 

“Membership Services Corporation and its industry partners are very excited to partner with United Way agencies to get the FamilyWize card into the hands of families who most need the help,” Dan Barnes, President of Membership Services Corporation, said.  “The FamilyWize community service partnership is committed to reducing the cost of medicine for children, families and individuals with no prescription drug coverage by $100 million in five years.” 

People with internet access can print a card by visiting www.familywize.com, as well as look up drug prices and the list of participating pharmacies.  Discount cards can also be obtained from one of 28 local participating pharmacies, or by calling United Way of York County, SC at (803) 324-2735.

United Way of York County, SC brings people together from all across York County to find answers to problems in the local community.  Then they follow-up to make sure they are successful.  United Way is the best way to help the most people.  For more information, please contact United Way at 803.324.2735 or visit www.unitedwayofyc.org.

How United Way of York County, SC Makes Positive Change

• Helping Youth make positive decisions without drug or alcohol use.
• Caring for families in crisis through food and utility assistance
• Sheltering adults and children who flee from abusive relationships
• Empowering the elderly and disabled through specialized programs
• Assisting families who suffer from disaster, such as a house fire
• Helping children prepare for school through early childhood programs
• Helping seniors live at home longer with a better quality of life

To donate or for more information, call United Way at (803) 324-2735. With your help, we can improve our community and make it stronger.

United Way offers information for laid off employees

In response to recent layoffs affecting York County residents, United Way of York County, SC developed an informational brochure, “Another Door Opens,” available to assist employees through the employment transition.  The brochure includes local health and human services information, job finding tips and services provided by the South Carolina Onestop office in Rock Hill.  Brochures can be mailed, emailed or faxed by calling United Way’s office at (803) 324-2735 or emailing a request to info@unitedwayofyc.org.  The brochure is also available for download on the United Way’s website at www.unitedwayofyc.org.

United Way is focused on being the non-profit leader in identifying community needs, facilitating collaboration and maximizing resources to positively impact the York County community.  For more information about United Way, please call their office at (803) 324-2735 or visit www.unitedwayofyc.org.

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