State of ALICE in South Carolina - 2025 Updates Webinar
Thank you again to everyone who attended and participated in the The State of ALICE® In South Carolina: 2025 Update on Financial Hardship.
Interested in exploring the latest developments around this statewide initiative? Check out the ALICE in South Carolina website and click below to watch the webinar recording.

Trident United Way Women United annual awards are presented to women who make substantial impacts in our community. We are pleased to celebrate women who work tirelessly to improve education, financial stability and health outcomes in our community. Award categories include Nonprofit Leader of the Year, Hands-On Hero of the Year and Role Model of the Year. Thank you to everyone who made this inspiring event possible!
Learn more about this year's winners and join us in celebrating their work across the Tri-County by exploring the links below.
Trident United Way Receives $87,500 Grant from Truist Foundation to Support Financial Stability for Tri-County Workforce
Trident United Way is proud to announce it has received a grant of $87,500 from Truist Foundation to support Pathways to Stability, an innovative program that helps workers stay on the job during financial hardships while also helping local businesses keep employees on staff and boost productivity.
The grant was celebrated with a check presentation at Trident United Way’s offices in North Charleston where Truist teammates, including Mark Lattanzio, Coastal Market President and Trident United Way board member, joined to share more about the initiative’s community impact.

Trident United Way's First Annual Fundraising Event & Silent Auction
Gather your colleagues, clients or friends for an exciting afternoon of:
- High-energy, team-based TopGolf competition
- A curated silent auction, including chef dinners, family experiences, sports packages & more
- Food, drinks & community connection
- Direct impact on financial stability for all Tri-County families
Thursday, August 21, 2025
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
TopGolf - Charleston
5000 Topgolf Way, North Charleston, SC
Register your team of 6 for just $600 or purchase a spectator ticket for $50!
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES
Brewing Change: In Dorchester County: This is the first session of quarterly, rotating community conversations that foster connection, highlight TUW’s impact and build networks.
Thursday, June 12, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am
Topic: ALICE® and Financial Stability for families in the Tri-County
Location: Coastal Coffee Roasters,108 E 3rd N St, Summerville, SC
Speaker: Joey Current, TUW Director of Strategic Partnerships
Click here to register.
Trident United Way's Day of Action: Coordinated service opportunities to benefit and support older adults (65+) in our Tri-County community.
Friday, June 20, 2025
Click here to sign up.
Ready, Set, Thrive School Support Drive: Hosted by Trident United Way PULSE and Young Leaders United, this drive supports local students with food, hygiene products, clothing and school supplies.
Donations accepted through Friday, July 18, 2025.
Packing day: Saturday, August 9th, 2025
Schools supported: Chicora Elementary, River Oaks Middle, Cross High, and McKinney-Vento students in Berkeley County.
Check out Ready, Set, Thrive's webpage for details and other ways you can get involved.
Pathways to Empowerment: Bloom Boldly: Panel discussion, breakout sessions, resource fair and more aimed to inspire young women.
Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: South State Bank Customer Support Center, Mall Drive, North Charleston
Speakers: Sonia Hanson, Sherrika Myers, Rachel Brown, Octavia Mitchell
Moderator: Dr. Tamara Butler (Avery Research Center, CofC)
Reach out to Leah Moore at lmoore@tuw.org to learn more.
Trident United Way's 25th Annual Days of Caring: Annual volunteer opportunities across the Tri-County to make a meaningful difference in our community.
Wednesday, November 19 - Thursday, November 21, 2025
To learn more, click here.
TUW in the News
- Trident United Way launches summer drive to support local students and families (CHS Today 6am City)
- Celebrating women leaders in the Lowcountry (WCBD-TV)
- 40+ volunteer opportunities in Charleston (CHS Today 6am City)
- Aging for Amateurs: Don't let the crush of needs stress you out. Do something about it. (The Post and Courier)