Trident United Way is happy to work with members of 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 financial stability and disaster recovery in our community. If you would like to discuss a story or interview a member of the Trident United Way staff, please contact Bridget Laird, Chief Advancement Officer, at (843) 296-1667 or blaird@TUW.org.
Recent News Coverage
December 31 North Charleston is putting QR codes new bus stops. Here's how they may help residents in need. The Post and Courier
December 31 North Charleston leaders, groups offering community resources with QR codes Live 5 News
December 24 Lowcountry Food Bank able to supply additional food during holiday season Live 5 News
November 26 Massive volunteer effort serves Lowcountry The Summerville Journal Scene
November 25 More than 2,000 volunteers participated in the 25th Days of Caring LowcountryBizSC.com
November 24 More Than 2,000 Volunteers Participated in the 25th Days of Caring Holy City Sinner
November 22 Grocers are trimming Thanksgiving prices to win shoppers amid inflation The Post and Courier
November 21 ‘They just need peace’: Only Dorchester Co. men’s shelter opens new facility Live 5 News
November 21 VIDEO: Days of Caring continue across several Dorchester School District Two schools Live 5 News
November 21 Trident United Way expands 'Day of Caring' to three days to boost local nonprofits Charleston Patch
November 20 Trident United Way expands 'Day of Caring' to three days to boost local nonprofits ABC News 4
November 19 Days of Caring highlights need for food forests throughout the Lowcountry Live 5 News
November 19 Morning Headlines: Trident United Way event celebrates 25 years Charleston City Paper
November 19 Trident United Way event celebrates 25th anniversary, record volunteer numbers Live 5 News
November 17 Commentary: Days of Caring: 25 years of showing up for each other The Post and Courier
November 17 Lowcountry Live: Days of Caring ABC News 4
November 17 CEOs You Should Know Charleston SC: David "DJ" Hampton, President & CEO, Trident United Way 102.5
November 13 Our View: Thanks to enduring community heroes Charleston City Paper
November 13Charleston Library partnership turning main branch into lifeline for families Live 5 News
November 11 Trident United Way celebrates 25 years of 'Days of Caring' The Summerville Journal Scene
November 11 Trident United Way celebrates 25 years of 'Days of Caring' Aiken Standard
November 10 Days of Caring 25th Anniversary CHS Today
November 7 Trident United Way Marks 25th Anniversary of Days of Caring LowCountry Panorama
November 7 News Notes; The Care Fund CHS Today
November 6 Trident United Way marks 25th anniversary of Days of Caring LowcountryBizSC.com
November 6 Local Nonprofits Dedicate Initial $340K to The Care Fund for Support During Government Shutdown Holy City Sinner
November 5 Lowcountry organizations teaming up to feed families amid government shutdown NBC News 2
November 5 Lowcountry unites to feed families amid government shutdown and SNAP benefit delays ABC News 15
November 5 Foundation raises $330,000 in one day to support hungry Lowcountry families Charleston City Paper
November 5 Charleston-area community steps in as SNAP funding remains in flux. Here's how you can help. The Post and Courier
November 5 Community Foundation of the Lowcountry launches “Helping Neighbors Fund” to combat food insecurity LowcountryBizSC.com
November 4 Trident United Way Marks 25th Anniversary of Days of Caring Holy City Sinner
November 2 In South Carolina, evictions are the ‘scarlet E’ that never go away The Post and Courier
October 31 A Powerful New Way to Create a Lasting Impact on the Tri-County Community The Post and Courier
October 28 Local school districts stepping up to help students effected by SNAP pause ABC News 4
October 14 Trident United Way's "State of Our Families" Summit highlights struggles of working families across the Lowcountry NBC News 2
October 14 Trident United Way event spotlights Tri-County's widening affordability gap Live 5 News
September 10 New Center for Strong Families in North Charleston offers diverse support for community ABC News 4
September 10 Trident United Way opens new resource center in North Charleston Live 5 News
August 29 Volunteers pack 2,000 Backpacks at 'Ready, Set, Thrive' event Berkeley Independent
August 23 Trident United Way opens Charleston County center to help connect residents to financial resources The Post and Courier
August 20 Trident United Way announces new board leadership and members ABC News 4
August 10 Check out online auctions of safe deposit box contents, then make a will The Post and Courier
August 6 Trident United Way hosts backpack assembly day to support 2,000 students in need ABC News 4
August 4 How local leaders are stemming the eviction crisis Princeton Eviction Lab Blog
July 14 An opportunity to help local students CHS Today
July 1 VIDEO: Trident United Way to host 'Pathways to Empowerment' Youth Seminar July 19 Live 5 News
July 1 2025 Pathways to Empowerment Youth Seminar NBC News 2
June 2 Over a third of Charleston County households struggled to afford basics, new report says The Post and Courier
May 29 Trident United Way adds to its C-suite Charleston Regional Business Journal
May 29 Trident United Way names experienced nonprofit financial leader Andrew Shelton as Chief Financial Officer LowcountryBizSC
May 28 Trident United Way Names Experienced Nonprofit Financial Leader Andrew Shelton as Chief Financial Officer Holy City Sinner
May 27 Video: Trident United Way's School Support Drive Live5News
May 23 More than a third of tri-county households struggle, study says Charleston City Paper
May 22 Trident United Way reveals new report about Tri-County households Live5News
May 22 38% households in Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties struggle to make ends meet, study says WCBD-TV
May 22 Working and Still Falling Short: Report Reveals 38% of Tri-County Households Struggle to Make Ends Meet Holy City Sinner
May 20 Trident United Way Receives $87,500 Grant from Truist Foundation to Support Financial Stability for Tri-County Workforce Holy City Sinner
May 19 Aging for Amateurs: Don't let the crush of needs stress you out. Do something about it. The Post and Courier
May 14 Trident United Way launches summer drive to support local students and families CHS Today
May 14 Trident United Way Donor Networks Launch Summer School Supply & Food Drive Holy City Sinner
May 14 West Ashley Shooting: Homicide Investigation Launched Charleston, SC Archynewsy
May 6 Celebrating women leaders in the lowcountry WCBD-TV
April 18 40+ volunteer opportunities in Charleston CHS Today
March 17 Trident United Way volunteers read to students on 'Read Across America Day' Summerville Journal Scene
March 13 Trident United Way Volunteers Read to Over 3,000 Students on 8th Annual Read Across America Day Holy City Sinner
February 21 Week in Review: S.C. Groups call on feds to protect Medicaid, SNAP Charleston City Paper
February 21 NEW for 2/21: On S.C.’s DOGE; safety net programs; no way to govern Statehouse Report
February 21 Trident Health gibves boost to United Way The Post and Courier
February 20 VIDEO: Trident United Way to celebrate 8th annual Read Across America Day on March 7 Live5News
February 20 Trident United Way's Berkeley County FoodShare Program Receives $25,000 Grant from HCA Healthcare Foundation to Combat Food Insecurity Holy City Sinner
February 19 Trident Health announces $25k grant from HCA Healthcare Foundation to Support FoodShare Program Berkeley Independent
February 19 Trident Health announces $25k grant from HCA Healthcare Foundation to Support FoodShare Program Summerville Journal Scene
February 17 Newsletter: Ready to lend a hand? Trident United Way is looking for volunteers for Friday, March 7, aka Read Across America Day CHS Today
February 11 Trident United Way Seeking Volunteers for 8th Annual Read Across America Day Holy City Sinner
February 4 Apply Now for Trident United Way's Spring 2025 Lead United Program Holy City Sinner
February 3 Federal funding future in limbo for nonprofits, causing organizations concern Live5News
January 31 North Charleston may donate land to nonprofit to build affordable housing Live5News
January 17 Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Charleston CHS Today
January 13 Tri-County residents could qualify for free tax filing help Live5News
January 13 VIDEO: Tri-County residents could qualify for free tax filing help Live5News
January 13 Trident United Way Offers Free Tax Filing Assistance to Tri-County Residents Holy City Sinner
January 5 Leadership Berkeley class completes service project; 2025 applications open Berkeley Independent
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December 10 Trident United Way Announces Community Changemaker Grant Recipients Summerville Journal Scene
December 10 Trident United Way Announces Community Changemaker Grant Recipients Berkeley Independent
December 9 Trident United Way Announces Community Changemaker Grant Recipients Philanthropy News Digest
December 7 Trident United Way Announces New Community Changemaker Grant Recipients Holy City Sinner
November 26 VIDEO: Trident United Way's Ignite the Light campaign Live5News
November 22 A hub for those in need Berkeley Independent
November 21 Over 100 Tri-County nonprofit projects get aid in Trident United Way event Live5News
November 21 VIDEO: Over 100 Tri-County nonprofit projects get aid in Trident United Way event Live5News
November 20 Trident United Way's 24th Annual Days of Caring Begins Today Holy City Sinner
November 20 Trident United Way's Day of Caring to mobilize 1,500 volunteers across Tri-County area ABC News 4
November 19 Trident United Way hosts community service projects for Days of Caring NBC News 2
November 17 Trident United Way to host its annual ‘Days of Caring’ event this week Live5News
November 6 VIDEO: Trident United Way to host Days of Caring' event Nov. 20-22 Live5News
November 4 State grapples with foster care shortage Moultrie News
November 1 Find local volunteer ideas for students, and the benefits of community service Lowcountry Parent
October 30 Trident United Way addresses hardships facing families Summerville Journal Scene
October 29 HELP of Summerville marks 50 years of crisis support for families in need
October 25 Trident United Way Addresses Financial Hardships Facing Tri-County Families Holy City Sinner
October 23 VIDEO: Trident United Way hosting event to help Lowcountry families make ends meet Live5News
October 22 Trident United Way hosting second annual 'State of Our Families' event Berkeley Independent
October 18 Trident United Way launches program to address unplanned school mobility in Berkeley County Berkeley Independent
October 17 Trident United Way Launches New Program to Address Unplanned School Mobility in Berkeley County Holy City Sinner
October 15 VIDEO: Trident United Way's 2024 Days of Caring Palmetto Life SC
October 4 New Summerville resource center hopes to help people ‘get back on their feet’ Live5News
October 4 Trident United Way Celebrates Grand Opening of New Dorchester Resource Connection Center in Summerville Holy City Sinner
October 3 Lowcountry first responders stepping in to help Hurricane Helene victims Live5News
September 30 Trident United Way Highlights Work to Support ALICE Individuals & Families at DE&I Conference 2024 Charleston Chamber
September 30 Trident United Way announces Bridget Durkan Laird as Chief Advancement Officer Lowcountry Biz SC
September 28 SC kid in financial hardship Moultrie News
September 26 Research: 53% of South Carolina’s Children Lived in Households Experiencing Financial Hardship in 2022 Holy City Sinner
September 19 Trident United Way Announces Promotions Within Finance Department Holy City Sinner
September 10 Trident United Way names Christy Boudolf as Chief Connections Officer Lowcountry Biz SC
September 9 Trident United Way Names Christy Boudolf as Chief Connections Officer Holy City Sinner
September 6 The Giving Tree(s) West Of Free Press
September 3 Enmarket’s Round-Up Campaign Raises Over $28,000 for United Way in Multiple Communities
August 28 Charleston Metro Chamber announces 2025 Leadership Charleston class CRBJ
August 27 Trident United Way Receives Donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Holy City Sinner
August 20 Trident United Way offers resources for those in need after Tropical Storm Debby Live 5 News
August 15 DJ Hampton: Transforming Community Through United Way Charleston Marketing Podcast
August 9 Lowcountry Disaster Response ABC News 4
July 13 Black Men in the Community Making an Impact on Future Generations Live 5 News
July 11 Trident United Way announces fourth round of community Changemaker Grants Lowcountry Biz SC
July 10 Trident United Way Announces Fourth Round of Community Changemaker Grants Holy City Sinner
July 10 Lowcountry nonprofits receive grant money to fight N. Charleston foreclosures Live 5 News
July 9 New food forest to offer fresh produce to West Ashley neighborhood Live 5 News
July 9 Food Forest at West Ashley’s Mulberry Park celebrated at ribbon-cutting ceremony NBC News 2
July 3 Trident United Way’s Women United recognizes Tri-County Leaders in philanthropy Lowcountry Biz SC
June 18 Commentary: Help ensure every neighbor has access to nutritious food Post and Courier
May 27 Study shows reduced ‘survival’ budget support in Tri-County despite wage growth Live 5 News
May 22 Trident United Way: More South Carolina households struggled to pay for basic necessities Post and Courier
April 12 What I Wish I Knew Starting Out in My Career Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
March 31 SC hires and promotions Post and Courier
March 20 Community Survey interview with DJ Hampton and Marcela Rabens Universal Latin News
March 8 Trident United Way hosts poverty simulation event NBC News2
March 1 Volunteers read at 13 Lowcountry schools during Read Across America day Live 5 News
February 27 Trident United Way's Read Across America Day Holy City Sinner
February 24 Affordable Housing in Charleston: "We're Losing Ground" Post and Courier
February 7 HCA Healthcare’s South Atlantic Division Hires AVP Of Community Engagement CRBJ
February 7 Aflac supports 50 South Carolina nonprofits with $411,824 in grants Midlands Biz
February 6 Trident United Way and SC Thrive Offer Free Tax Assistance in The Tri-County Holy City Sinner
February 4 Trident United Way Announces New Leadership Hires and Promotions CRBJ
February 4 Trident United Way announces new leadership hires and promotions Lowcountry BizSC
February 2 Need for eviction protection increasing Berkeley Independent
January 29 FoodShare Berkeley County now accepting SNAP online purchases Live 5 News
January 25 Foodshare Berkeley Co. helps fight food insecurity across Lowcountry Live 5 News
January 24 Daylily Club meeting set, Hood’s Chapel hosting fundraiser Berkeley Independent
January 24 Trident United Way announces third round of Community Changemaker Grants Lowcountry BizSC
January 23 Third round of grants from Trident United Way will support struggling workers ABC News 4
January 16 Cypress Service Day: Beautiful Gate Center Cypress Engineering Blog
January 13 FoodShare Berkeley County increases online access to reduce food insecurity Lowcountry BizSC
January 8 Union Pier Community Advisory Council holds first meeting: ‘It’s really exciting’ Live 5 News
January 6 Letters: Give gift of literacy to all children The Post and Courier
January 3 Trident United Way recruits Fetter Health CCO as chief impact officer Compliance Week
January 1 Trident United Way Announces New CIO Summerville Journal Scene
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December 29 How Librarians are Helping Everybody's Kids The Post and Courier
December 25 Program Tackles Literacy Readiness The Post and Courier
December 24 Trident United Way adds new CIO Moultrie News
December 20 Trident United Way Announces New Chief Impact Officer Charleston Regional Business Journal
December 19 Trident United Way Announces New Chief Impact Officer LowcountryBizSC
December 18 Trident United Way names new Chief Impact Officer Yahoo! News
December 18 Trident United Way Announces New Chief Impact Officer Holycitysinner.com
December 18 Trident United Way names new Chief Impact Officer News 2
December 3 SC Hires and Promotions: Katie Reams The Post and Courier
November 26 SC Hires and Promotions: Angela Johnson The Post and Courier
November 24 Helping Hands of Goose Creek Gets Much-Needed Renovations Goose Creek Gazette
November 19 SC Hires and Promotions: Ilze Astad The Post and Courier
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