Advocate. Do you know what it means to advocate?
Advocacy means different things to different people. For some, advocating means talking to others about important issues facing our community; for others, advocacy takes place through writing a letter or getting in touch with an elected official to voice concern or support.
Did you know anyone can champion the cause?
Whether you’re speaking out to improve education, financial stability and health, or wearing your LIVE UNITED shirt to show support, you can help inspire hope and create opportunities for a better tomorrow. United, we advocate for a brighter future. Do it in public. Be visible. Be loud. Whatever you do, make your voice heard!
Trident United Way gives voice to community solutions at the state and local levels. We work with other United Ways in South Carolina through the United Way Association of South Carolina to focus on causes that matter to you:
- School Readiness
- Third Grade Literacy
- Increasing Access to Quality Health Care
- Access to work supports
- Gaining and Sustaining Assets
Take Action
If you would like to join us in our advocacy efforts, please reach out to Devon Wade at dwade@tuw.org or click the links below for ways you can take action.
Advocating for 211 Helpline Funding
The 211 Helpline is a critical resource that connects individuals with essential services such as housing assistance, food programs and mental health support. There is a legislative request for state funding to support the expansion, upgrades and enhancements of the 211 system. By improving this vital resource, we can better serve South Carolinians in need and ensure that help is accessible to all, 24/7.
We need your help to continue educating our legislators about the importance of 211 and securing the necessary funding for it's growth. Your voice can make a difference in strengthening this crucial service for our communities for many years to come.
Below are links to a sample email template and a website to find your specific district representatives. Together, we can ensure that help is just a call away when our neighbors need it most.
Click here to download the 211 Budget Request Sample Email Template.
Click here to look up information on your district representatives.
Letters for Support
Public Policy Updates
Financial Literacy Graduation Requirement
United Ways across South Carolina succeeded in passing a financial literacy graduation requirement for SC students.
- Passed legislature through budget proviso
- Requires all students to complete a half credit in financial literacy (one semester)
- Takes the place of an elective credit instead of replacing World Economics requirement
- Coursework requirement will begin in 2023 to be taught by 2025 (it is a junior or senior level course)
- UWASC and local United Ways working to expand financial literacy building blocks to earlier grades.
Read more about the Financial Literacy Graduation Requirement.