Trident United Way is happy to work with the media to provide resources, content and ideas for stories throughout Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties. Our staff can also serve as expert sources on several topics ranging in education, financial stability, health, collective impact and disaster recovery. If you would like to discuss a story or interview a TUW staff member, please contact Devon Wade, Content & Communications Manager at (843) 740-7747 or dwade@tuw.org or Christy Boudolf, VP of Communications & Volunteer Engagement at (843) 740-7731 or cboudolf@tuw.org.
Recent News Coverage
2023
November 7 Editorial: Welcome spotlight on a challenge facing many South Carolinians The Post and Courier
November 2 Households seem to never get ahead. We aim to change that. The Post and Courier
November 2 Study: In 43 percent of SC households a ‘survival budget’ is out of reach The Post and Courier
November 2 Study: 43% of South Carolinia households struggle to afford basics Live 5 News
November 2 Nearly half of SC residents struggle to afford basic necessities, data shows Live 5 News
November 2 Despite earning above poverty line, South Carolina families struggle to afford necessities: ALICE report Fox28 Savannah
November 2 Despite earning above poverty line, South Carolina families struggle to afford necessities: ALICE report ABC15 News
November 1 Trident United Way Announces Second Round of Community Changemaker Grants. 20 local nonprofits were awarded grants in first cycle Charleston Regional Business Journal
October 31 Creating Opportunities for Communities to Thrive United Way Worldwide Blog
October 30 Trident United Way announces second round of community Changemaker Grants Lowcountrybizsc.com
October 30 Trident United Way Announces Second Round of Community Changemaker Grants Holycitysinner.com
October 30 Berkeley County’s FoodShare: Paving a New Path to Food Security United Way Worldwide Blog
October 26 An opportunity to come together and show community care CHS Today
October 25 Sign up to volunteer at Trident United Way’s Days of Caring CHS Today
October 16 Food share launches to counter food deserts The Berkeley Independent
October 15 Trident United Way to Host Lunch & Learn About Life-Saving Organ Transplants Holycitysinner.com
October 10 Ribbon cutting held for new Berkeley County Resource Connection Center location Live 5 News
October 5 Out of the box: Berkeley program boosts access to affordable fruits, veggies The Post and Courier
October 3 Trident United Way Announces New Leadership Hires Berkeley Chamber of Commerce
October 3 Libraries, nonprofit team to promote literacy across Tri-County Live 5 News
October 2 “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” Aims to Grow Early Literacy in the Tri-County Holycitysinner.com
September 19 Trident United Way announces new leadership hires: Astad, Johnson and Reams to join the organization this month Lowcountrybizsc.com
Sepember 19 Trident United Way Announces New Leadership Hires Holycitysinner.com
August 17 DJ Hampton on Lowcountry Live Discussing ALICE Lowcountry Live
August 17 Trident United Way launches quarterly grants to target needs in the community Live 5 News
August 17 38 volunteer opportunities in Charleston CHS Today
August 11 Dorchester County Library addresses literacy concerns with new products program Live 5 News
August 10 Volunteers pack 1,200 backpacks filled with school supplies Live 5 News
August 9 Trident United Way Announces Community Changemaker Grants Holycitysinner.com
July 28 Food Pharmacies: Trident United Way’s Innovative Approach to Health United Way Worldwide Blog
July 8 Trident United Way’s Young Leaders United Annual School Supply Drive Aims to Provide 2,000 Tri-County Students with Backpacks Full of Supplies Holycitysinner.com
July 7 Trident United Way backpack drive CHS Today
June 29 Trident United Way’s Day of Action Brings Local Businesses Together to Support Tri-County Seniors Holycitysinner.com
June 28 Trident United Way’s Day of Action brings local businesses together to support Tri-County seniors Lowcountrybizsc.com
June 2 Trident United Way’s summer reading Book Drive delivers over 1,800 books to Tri-County Title I elementary students Lowcountrybizsc.com
June 2 Trident United Way’s Summer Reading Book Drive Delivers Over 1,800 Books to Tri-County Title I Elementary Students Holycitysinner.com
June 2 Book drive delivers 1,800 books to elementary students Live 5 News
May 11 Trident United Way’s Women United Recognizes Tri-County Leaders in Philanthropy Holycitysinner.com
May 8 Trident United Way Announces Community Garden Initiative Holycitysinner.com
April 10 Trident United Way Awards $50,000 in Community Engagement Grants Holycitysinner.com
April 6 Trident United Way Annual Book Drive ABC News 4
March 24 Charleston’s Trident United Way names a new CEO The Post and Courier
March 21 Trident United Way announces new CEO ABC News 4
March 21 Trident United Way announces new CEO Lowcountrybizsc.com
March 20 Trident United Way Announces New CEO Holycitysinner.com
March 20 Trident United Way names new CEO Charleston Regional Business Journal
March 11 Trident United Way Volunteers Read to Over 1200 Tri-County Students in One Day Holycitysinner.com
March 8 Trident United Way volunteers read to over 1200 Tri-County students in 1 day ABC News 4
Feb. 27 Trident United Way’s 6th Annual Read Across America Day is March 2nd Holycitysinner.com
Feb. 5 SC residents can get free tax prep help or free software in 2023 The Post and Courier
Feb. 2 Trident United Way and SC Thrive Offer Free Tax Assistance in the Tri-County HolyCitySinner.com
Feb. 2 Trident United Way: Free tax filing portal open to Tri-County residents ABC News 4
Jan. 25 Trident United Way and Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Accepting Applications for Lead United HolyCitySinner.com
Jan. 25 Trident United Way and Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Accepting Applications for Lead United Lowcountrybizsc.com
Jan. 25 Trident United Way and Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Accepting Applications for Lead United Charleston Regional Business Journal
2022
Nov. 29 GivingTuesday: Here's sone Lowcountry organization who could use your help ABC News 4
Nov. 29 A National Movement Encouraging People to Give Back Fox24
Nov. 29 Trident United Way sets $100K goal for 'GivingTuesday' Live 5 News
Nov. 28 Trident United Way Aims to Double the Impact this GivingTuesday ABC News 4
Nov. 28 Trident United Way Aims to Double the Impact this GivingTuesday HolyCitySinner.com
Nov. 18 Photos: Trident United Way's 22nd annual Day of Caring The Post and Courier
Nov. 17 The 22nd Annual Days of Caring Event Kicks Off on Daniel Island Fox24
Nov. 2 Affordable Housing is a Critical Need for Many in Tri-County CRBJ Annual Giving Guide
Nov. 2 Helpline Adds Texting Options to Expand Access to Services CRBJ Annual Giving Guide
Nov. 2 The Evolution of Corporate Philanthropy CRBJ Annual Giving Guide
Nov. 1 Register for Days of Caring Lowcountry Live
Oct. 28 Three community gardens coming to Tri-County Live 5 News
Oct. 25 Sign up to volunteer at Trident United Way’s Days of Caring CHS Today
Oct. 25 Trident United Way's Days of Caring + Rental Registry Proposal patch.com
Oct. 20 Trident United Way Hosting Community Garden Initiative Virtual Information Sessions HolyCitySinner.com
Sept. 24 Trident United Way is Hiring AmeriCorps Members HolyCitySinner.com
Sept. 1 SC nonprofit receives $11 million to help with affordable housing Live 5 News
Aug. 29 Trident United Way Receives $1.25M for Housing Stability Subgrants HolyCitySinner.com
Aug. 29 Trident United Way receives $1.25M for housing stability subgrants Lowcountrybizsc.com
Aug. 23 VIDEO: New texting program for social services Live 5 News
Aug. 22 Department of Social Services launches texting program for support services News 2
Aug. 22 Trident United Way President & CEO Announces Retirement, HolyCitySinner.com
Aug. 22 Trident United Way CEO retires, interim leader appointed, Local Today
Aug. 22 Trident United Way’s President and CEO Chloe Knight Tonney announces retirement, Lowcountrybizsc.com
Aug. 22 Tonney resigns from Trident United Way, Charleston Regional Business Journal
Aug. 22 Trident United Way CEO announces retirement, News 2
Aug. 22 Trident United Way CEO is retiring, interim leader is named, Post and Courier
Aug. 17 Trident United Way Delivers 2,700 Backpacks to Seven Tri-County Title I Schools, Charleston Regional Business Journal
Aug. 16 Trident United Way Delivers 2,700 Backpacks to Seven Tri-County Title I Schools, HolyCitySinner.com
Aug. 9 Trident United Way Announces New Board Chair, Wendy Kopp, Charleston Regional Business Journal
Aug. 5 Trident United Way Welcomes New Board Member and Chairs, HolyCitySinner.com
July 4 Town of Summerville continues to divvy out rental assistance, Post and Courier
May 23 Trident United Way – AmeriCorps Recruitment , Lowcounty Live
May 20 Trident United Way Honors Two Community Leaders and Book Drive Impact, HolyCitySinner.com
May 20 Trident United Way honors two community leaders, Lowcountrybizsc.com
March 21 Trident United Way honors four Life Directors for years of community service, Lowcountrybizsc.com
March 20 Trident United Way Honors Four Life Directors for Years of Community Service, HolyCitySinner.com
March 3 Trident United Way volunteers make 5th annual Read Across America Day a success,
March 3 Read Across America Day looks to curb low literacy statistics in Lowcountry schools,
March 3 Read Across America Day looks to curb low literacy statistics in Lowcountry schools,
Feb. 23 Register for Trident United Way’s Read Across America Day – event is March 2, Lowcountrybizsc.com
Feb. 23 Trident United Way: Read Across America, Lowcountry Live
Feb. 21 Trident United way announces new 211 Helpline texting option, Charleston Regional Business Journal
Feb. 16 Commentary: How state lawmakers can help nonprofits improve lives, The Post and Courier
Feb. 16 Trident United Way unveils 211 Helpline texting option, Lowcountrybizsc.com
Feb. 15 Spotlight: Trident United Way, Charleston Regional Business Journal
Feb. 14 211 Day featured on Lowcountry Live, ABC News 4
Feb. 14 SC has millions for rent and utility relief; Charleston and Richland await new funds (TUW mentioned), The Post and Courier
Feb. 14 Trident United Way launches new 211 texting option, News 2
Feb. 8 Data revealed public housing requests sharply increased in 2021 for Trident United Way, News 2
Feb. 7 Trident United Way & Charleston Metro Chamber team up for Lead United, Charleston Regional Business Journal
Jan. 28 Trident United Way & Charleston Metro Chamber team up for Lead United, LowcountrybizSC.com
Jan. 27 Trident United Way discusses tax filing season, Trident Tech
Jan. 6 Sailors volunteer at Patriots Point during Days of Caring, Patriotspoint.org
2021
Dec. 20 Trident United Way volunteers help kids & farmers in unique program, HolyCitySinner.com
Dec. 13 Trident United Way featured in annual CRBJ Giving Guide, Charleston Regional Business Journal
Dec. 8 Number - $161,307 raised to benefit 211 helpline, CHS Today
Dec. 7 Amazing Success: 211 Helpline smashes goal of $100K - raises $161,307, Lowcountrybizsc.com
Dec. 2 Overwhelmed by love & support, 211 Challenged upped to $150K, Lowcountrybizsc.com
Dec. 1 Helping out for Dec. 1, Trident United Way 211 Challenge mentioned, CRBJ
Nov. 30 The D. Michael Wilson and Pam Wilson Foundation and Trident United Way Team up to Benefit 211 Helpline, HolyCitySinner.com
Nov. 30 The D Michael Wilson & Pam Wilson Foundation & Trident United Way team up to benefit 211 Helpline, Lowcountrybizsc.com
Nov. 30 Giving Tuesday: How you can support local non-profits (TUW on list with donate link), News 2
Nov. 30 Lowcountry charities hope to raise crucial funds during GivingTuesday, ABC News 4
Nov. 30 Trident United Way asks for GivingTuesday contributions to help 211 Helpline, The Post and Courier
Nov. 23 D. Michael Wilson & Pam Wilson Foundation - Trident United Way team up to benefit 211 Helpline, Lowcountrybizsc.com
Nov. 18 Colliers SC pledges $100K to United Way, Sodacitybizwire.com
Nov. 18 Colliers SC offices pledge $100K to United Way organizations across state, Greenville Journal
Nov. 18 Trident United Way calls for hygiene kits to aid those without homes, Berkeley Independent
Nov. 18 Trident United Way’s Days of Caring begins Wednesday, runs through Friday, ABC News 4
Nov. 18 Photos: Trident United Way’s 21st annual Day of Caring, The Post and Courier
Nov. 16 Trident United Way’s Days of caring begins Wednesday, expanding to three-day service, News 2
Nov. 16 Help Trident United Way fill “Bags of Joy” to help locals struggling with homelessness, Holy City Sinner.com
Nov. 12 New Goose Creek park honors local veterans, ABC News 4
Nov. 4 Toddcast: Trident United Way’s Days of Caring 2021, 105.5 The Bridge FM
Nov. 1 Register now for Trident United Way’s Days of Caring, Lowcountrybizsc.com
Oct. 30 Register now for Trident United Way's Days of Caring, Holycitysinner.com
Oct. 18 Berkeley, Dorchester libraries promoting reading for toddlers, pre-K, Summerville Journal Scene
Oct. 18 Trident United Way looking for volunteers for Days of Caring, Goose Creek Gazette
Oct. 13 Trident United Way's Women United Award winners praised for power of resilience, Lowcountrybizsc.com
Oct. 8 Tri-County Libraries and Trident United Way celebrate 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, CRBJ Biz wire
Oct. 8 Celebrating 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, Lowcountrybizsc.com
Oct. 3 Trident United Way calls for projects, volunteers for Days of Caring, Post and Courier
Oct. 3 Trident United Way Days of Caring (CRBJ Community calendar), CRBJ
Oct. 3 CCPL: 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, Newsbreak.com
Oct. 3 Trident United Way, Tri-County libraries launch program to boost child literacy, ABC News 4
Oct. 3 United Way hosts book drive for young children, Live 5 News
Sept. 30 Trident United Way welcomes new board chair and members, CRBJ BizWire
Sept. 24 Trident United Way welcomes new board chair and members, LowcountrybizSC
Sept. 24 Thousands in SC facing eviction after moratorium ends, Charleston City Paper
Sept. 17 Sign up now for Lead United, LowcountrybizSC.com
Sept. 1 Organizations offer assistance to renters facing eviction, Live 5 News
August 6 Possible back to school supply shortages on the way, ABC News 4
August 6 Lowcountry organizations preparing kids for back to school, News 2
August 6 Photos: Organized drives distributing school supplies to Charleston-area students, The Post and Courier
August 6 Trident United Way donates over 2,000 backpacks with supplies to Charleston-area schools, The Post and Courier
August 5 Working Wednesday – AmeriCorps looking for team members, Live 5 News
August 5 Facebook Live, Ann McGill of Live interviews Latoya Lewis about AmeriCorps, Live 5 News
August 3 Trident United Way estimates Tri-County renters are $60 million past due, HolyCitySinner.com
August 3 Charity gives backpacks to students in need, Live 5 News
August 3 Backpack giveaway prepares kids for back to school Saturday morning, ABC News 4
August 3 N. Charleston has highest eviction rate in the US as federal eviction mortarium ends, ABC News 4
July 28 Nominate someone for Trident United Way Women United Awards, Lowcountrybiz.sc
July 28 Nominate someone for Trident United Way’s Women United Award, CRBJ Bizwire.com
July 27 Nominations for Women United Awards are on now through Aug. 2. LowcountrybizSC.com
July 26 School supply giveaway, vaccine clinic happening July 31, News 2
July 19 Trident United Way looking for final School Supply drive donations, Live 5 News
July 14 Helping out: TUW school supply drive part of nonprofit activity round up, CRBJ
July 12 Trident United Way launches online school supply drive, CRBJ Bizwire.com
July 12 Donate today to Trident United Way’s school supply drive, LowcountrybizSC.com
July 10 Trident United Way summer reading book drive tops goal, CRBJ Biz Wire.com
July 8 Trident United Way holding virtual school supply drive through July 20, WTMA Radio
July 8 Trident United Way launches online school supply drive, Holy City Sinner.com
July 8 Trident United Way holding virtual school supply drive through July 20, ABC News 4
June 30 Ban on evictions gives Lowcountry renters more time, Live 5
June 21 Day of Action feeds local seniors - photojournalist piece, ABC News 4
June 20 Trident United Way talks about rent eviction assistance, News 2
June 20 Charity predicts surge in assistance claims, Live 5
June 10 Trident United Way surpasses book drive goal, donating thousands of novels to students, ABC News 4
June 10 Trident United Way summer reading book drive tops goal, Holy City Sinner.com
May 27 James Island band wins Trident United Way’s Sing United fundraiser, The Post & Courier
May 19 James Island band Gritty Flyright wins Sing United – event raises more than $65,000, Lowcountrybizsc.com
May 18 Sing United raises over $65,000, Gritty Flyright wins event, Holy City Sinner.com
May 17 Q&A with Sing United finalist Shyleah Booker, Summerville Journal Scene
May 10 Sing United finalists featured during River Dogs game, News 2
May 10 Trident United Way’s Sing United to be featured at Sunday’s RiverDogs game, Holy City Sinner.com
May 10 Longtime Trident United Way employee honor for years of community service, Summerville Journal Scene
May 5 Life Expectancy has a nearly 22yr deficit from one side of the Ashley River to the other, News 2
April 16 Trident United Way Sing United top 32 starts now, Lowcountrybizsc.com
April 16 Sing United's top 32 round starts now with thousands already raised, Holy City Sinner.com
April 15 Leaders to offer shots alongside social services, The Post and Courier
April 7 Community Health Needs Assessment re-entry population (mention of HTC and TUW), Shield Ministries
April 2 Trident United Way President & CEO Chloe Knight Tonney to become Riley Fellow, Charleston Regional Business Journal
March 31 AUDIO: Mix 95.5's "Two Girls & A Guy" show discuss Sing United, Mix 95.9 FM
March 26 It’s income tax time again, how to get help and free tax filing, The Post & Courier
March 25 Trident United Way analysis shows help requests are still high, Moultrie News
March 25 Nonprofit sees more need, requests for help from community, Live 5 News
March 24 United Way hosting singing competition, $11,000 in prizes for Charleston area musicians, The Post & Courier
March 22 Trident United Way analysis shows help request are still high one year since COVID-19, Charleston Regional Business Journal
March 18 Emergency rental assistance coming, demand uncertain, Berkeley Independent
March 18 Trident United Way hosting NCAA style singing competition, Holy City Sinner.com
March 16 Trident United Way analysis shows help requests are still high one year since COVID-19 hit SC, Holy City Sinner.com
March 16 Trident United Way analysis shows help requests are still high one year since COVID-19 hit SC, Newsbreak.com
March 9 Remarkable women finalist, Ragina Saunders (TUW mentioned), News 2
March 5 When Charleston renters could see $12 million in COVID-19 assistance, Live 5 News
March 5 Trident United Way celebrates Read Across America Day, Holy City Sinner.com
March 3 Letters to the Editor: Trident United Way reading program to expand, The Post & Courier
March 2 Free online tax filing offered by Trident United Way & SC Thrive, Charleston Regional Business Journal
March 2 FREE online tax filing just opened – Trident United Way & SC Thrive urge using convenient option, Lowcountrybizsc.com
Feb. 26 Free online tax filing service open now, Moultrie News
Feb. 26 Trident United Way & SC Thrive open free tax filing portal, Holy City Sinner.com
Feb. 18 Trident United Way to discuss disparities in minorities getting COVID-19 vaccinations, News 2
Feb. 17 Trident United Way to host Race and Health equity forum on vaccine disparities, Holy City Sinner.com
Feb. 12 Trident United Way 211 year end results show needs are still high, Holy City Sinner.com
Feb. 10 Trident United Way President & CEO Chloe Knight Tonney selected to become Riley Fellow, Lowcountrybizsc.com
Feb. 4 Helping out – Trident United Way’s Lead United program accepting applications, Charleston Regional Business Journal
Feb. 2 Join Lead United to make a difference in our community, Charleston Regional Business Journal
Feb. 1 SC Memos & distinctions, Trident United Way new board members & chair, The Post and Courier
January 29 Join Trident United Way’s Lead United to make a difference, Lowcountrybiz.sc
January 21 Helping out – Trident United Way RB3 part of larger feature on non-profits, Charleston Regional Business Journal
January 21 Nonprofit spotlight – Trident United Way, Charleston Regional Business Journal
January 13 Tri-County Reading by Third is Trident United Way’s most successful educational program, Holy City Sinner