Trident United Way

08/28/2026

For more than 80 years, Trident United Way has been a trusted partner in building a stronger future for Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties.

With our new mission and a bold community goal to uplift 15,000 families out of poverty by 2035, we're walking alongside families to help increase income, reduce debt and open pathways to opportunity, creating lasting impact for generations to come. Our Family Coaches and Thrive@™ programs are meeting families where they are to help them get where they want to go.

This work can't be done alone. Together, we can build stronger families and a stronger Tri-County community.

Learn more at TUW.org.

08/27/2026

Tickets are live for our annual State of Our Families!

On October 13, 2026, at Trident Technical College, we're bringing together business leaders, elected officials, educators, nonprofit partners, philanthropists and community advocates for an honest and forward-looking conversation about what families in our region are experiencing—and what it will take to build a stronger future together.

Keynote speaker:
Brian Goldstone, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of There Is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America

Panelists:
James Chatfield, Senior Vice President at Truist
Amy Stasiukaitis, Low Country Case & Millwork
Dr. Vicky Wood, President of Trident Technical College
Herbert Drayton, Founder and Managing Partner at HI MARK Capital
Patty Scarafile, Retired CEO/President of Carolina One Real Estate and Board Chair at Tri-County Housing Futures Fund
Facilitator: Mike Tecosky, Pinnacle Financial Partners

Be a part of one of the region’s most important conversations!

Register now: https://donate.tuw.org/event/trident-united-way-state-of-our-families/e798876

08/27/2026

What does it really take to navigate life when resources are limited and difficult decisions have to be made everyday?

Join us for our next Community Poverty Simulation and step into the shoes of ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). This interactive experience moves beyond statistics and gives participants an opportunity to experience the pressure, urgency and challenges many families in our community face while navigating complex systems.

October 2, 2026
10:00 AM -1:00 PM
Royal Missionary Baptist Church Gymnasium
4750 Abraham Ave., North Charleston

Register today—and invite a colleague or community partner to experience it with you!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Poverty_Sim_Oct2

08/26/2026

Will we see you at the upcoming Young Leaders United happy hour tomorrow?

Join us for an evening with YLU and the Harbour Club’s Young Executives. Come network, exchange ideas and build meaningful connections with fellow professionals who are passionate about making a difference in our community.

Harbour Club at WestEdge, 22 Westedge St, Charleston
Thursday, August 27
4:30 - 6:30 PM

Let us know you'll be there: https://myharbourclub.com/event_calendar/young-executives-and-young-leaders-happy-hour/

08/25/2026

Thank you, , for supporting our bold community goal of uplifting 15,000 families out of poverty by 2035! This grant helps strengthen Family Coaching, supporting more families as they build lasting financial stability and take the next step toward their long-term goals.

We’re grateful for your partnership and investment in Tri-County families.

Read more: https://www.tuw.org/truist-foundation-supports-bold-goal

08/24/2026

Days of Caring project registration is OPEN!

Nonprofits, agencies and schools are invited to submit projects to be completed by a volunteer group during our 2026 Days of Caring from November 18-20.

Do you have...
A room that needs to be painted?
Donations that need to be sorted and organized?
Outdoor space that needs some sprucing up?

There's no project too big or too small for Days of Caring!

Visit TUW.org/DaysofCaring to learn more and submit a project today.

A 26-year tradition in the Tri-County area, Trident United Way’s Days of Caring brings together hundreds of nonprofit agencies and schools with thousands of volunteers for three days to improve our community. Trident United Way’s Days of Caring is the largest community initiative in the area. We...

08/21/2026

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out for our 2nd Annual Tee Off for Lasting Change yesterday ⛳

Whether you swung a golf club or cheered from the bays, your generous support helped us surpass our goal, with more than $50,000 raised to support hardworking families in our Tri-County area!

We'd love to give a special shoutout to our sponsors who helped to make this event possible:

BECU
Beacon Community Bank
Chernoff Newman
First Citizens Bank
Forvis Mazars Group
Giff and Lisa Daughtridge
Gnosis Freight
Ground Swell Capital
Home Telecom
Life Cycle Engineering
Pinnacle Financial Partners
The Post and Courier
Publix
United Bank

Event photos and more will be coming next week-stay tuned!

08/20/2026

Thank you to the The Post and Courier for highlighting Charleston County VOAD!

We're proud to be leading this coalition of dedicated government agencies and nonprofit partners who will work together to support our community during natural disasters and in their aftermath.

Read the full article: https://www.postandcourier.com/rising-waters/charleston-county-voad-disaster-recovery/article_1c97361b-a349-4bbb-9a5a-dbce2a27e14e.html

08/18/2026

Tee Off for Lasting Change is on Thursday, but the excitement has already started off the course.

Our silent auction is OPEN! From now through Thursday at 6:30 pm, you can bid on the 11 items below:

• Private Palmetto Breeze charter for up to 100 guests
• Private Five-Course Dinner and Wine Pairing for Eight
• Kiawah Island Golf Experience for Four
• Charleston Weekend for Two
• Halls Chophouse Experience
• Charleston Luxury Escape
• Private Golf Club Experience
• Luxury Charleston Wellness Collection
• Private Charleston Sunset Cruise for 12
• Bourbon & Cigar Collection
• Isle of Palms Photography Session

You don't have to attend the event to bid and win - the auction is open to anyone! All proceeds from the silent auction go to our goal of raising $50,000 to support our bold community goal to uplift 15,000 families out of poverty by 2035.

Click here to learn more and place your bid: https://pro.gofundme.com/live/auction/trident-united-way-tee-off-for-lasting-change/4002fdda-aad7-472a-a25d-77bf90e97582

08/18/2026

Please join us in recognizing our chair and new members of the TUW Board of Directors!

Peter LaMotte, president at Chernoff Newman, is serving as our Board Chair for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Peter's leadership and expertise will guide us in our continued efforts to advance our bold goal of uplifting 15,000 families out of poverty by 2035.

We're also excited to welcome seven new board members:
• Victor Cruz, Beacon Community Bank
• Hannah Gurtis, United Bank
• Todd Halloran, South Carolina Stingrays
• Aiyana Mathews, Gardner-Mathews Global Management
• Dan Schaefer, LS3P ASSOCIATES LTD.
• Amy Stasiukaitis, Low Country Case & Millwork
• Jeff Wilson, HCA Healthcare

Their leadership, passion and commitment to our community will help drive our work and create brighter futures for families throughout the Tri-County.

Read the full announcement: https://www.tuw.org/2026-new-board-members