PULSE

Ready, Set, Thrive School Support Drive

In partnership with Young Leaders United, PULSE is hosting Ready, Set, Thrive School Support Drive. We're collecting essential items to help fill school supply closets with much-needed food, hygiene products and extra clothing to support families through the summer months. We’re also gathering back-to-school supplies to ensure students start the new school year confident and prepared.

Click the link below to learn more and donate today!

2025 Pathways to Youth Empowerment Seminar: Bloom Boldly

Trident United Way PULSE will be hosting the upcoming Pathways to Empowerment Youth Seminar: Bloom Boldly. This seminar brings together youth with highly successful leaders to be inspired to dream big, push boundaries and bloom boldly into their full potential

Panelists will share their journeys of resilience, leadership and success through powerful storytelling and interactive sessions.

Saturday, July 19

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Girls ages 13-18 are invited to attend

Moderator

Dr. Tamara T. Butler - The Avery Research Center

Panelists

Rachel Brown - Government & Operations Professional, Doctoral Candidate in Public Administration

Sonia Hanson - VP, Branch Manager, SouthState Bank and Founder, Sunflowers of Hope

Octavia Mitchell - News Anchor, WCBD News 2

Sherrika Myers - Founder, Every 1 Voice Matters

For more information, please contact Leah at lmoore@tuw.org

Thank you to our generous sponsors

Empowerment Sponsor

Impact Sponsor

Reliance Sponsor

2025 PULSE April Sip & Serve Happy Hour

Thank you to everyone who joining us for our April PULSE donor network meeting!

Stay informed about upcoming events, ongoing initiatives and the incredible community impact we’re making together. After the meeting, take part in our Sip & Serve activity to support Dorchester Seniors.

We will be gathering in the 1st floor Community Room at Trident United Way for our meeting, then heading to 843 Korean BBQ for continued conversations and our hands-on service project - creating greeting cards to be delivered with meals to local seniors. It's a simple way to spread joy and brighten the day of our older neighbors. Buy yourself a drink and we’ll supply a snack or two for an afternoon of fellowship and fun!

We hope to see you there!

Please reach out to Leah Moore, lmoore@tuw.org, with any questions.

2025 PULSE February Sip & Serve Happy Hour

Thank you to everyone who attended the Sip & Serve event at Kiki's Chicken & Waffles! It was a fun evening of connecting over upcoming PULSE opportunities and serving our community by building therapy boxes for Pattison's Academy. A special thank you to Dr. Laura Ganci and Madison McCalman from Pattison's Academy for joining us and sharing your mission.

2024 AALC Sip & Serve Happy Hour

Thank you to everyone who attended the AALC Sip & Serve Happy Hour! We loved seeing new and familiar faces, and look forward to our next gathering.

Questions? Contact Leah at LRhyne@tuw.org.

2024 Pathways to Empowerment Youth Seminar

Thank you to everyone who participated in the African American Leadership Council Pathways to Empowerment Youth Seminar!

On July 13, 2024, 50 young men of color gathered to spend their Saturday morning at the Trident United Way African American Leadership Council Pathways to Empowerment Youth Seminar, engaging with community leaders to learn how their dreams are realistic, achievable opportunities.

Thank you to our incredible panelists and moderator who shared their personal backgrounds, career paths and challenges they've overcome to be successful community leaders. You've made a powerful impact on these young men!

Panelists:

Mayor Reggie Burgess City of North Charleston

Chief Chito Walker City of Charleston Police Department

Dr. Anthony Dixon Superintendent, Berkeley County School District

Clay Middleton Managing Director, Mercury Public Affairs

Moderator:

Raphael James Anchor and Reporter, Live 5 News

​Thank you to our event sponsors for their generous support

2024 AALC Book Drive Ninth Annual Book Drive

 Over 1,150 books were collected for the African American Leadership Council Book Drive!

For the ninth year, Trident United Way African American Leadership Council collected books to distribute to students at St. Stephen’s Elementary, EB Ellington Elementary and Mary Ford Early Learning & Family Center, providing children access to books to read over the summer months.

On average, students' achievement scores decline over summer vacation by one month's worth of school-year learning, and this can often have a greater impact on students who have fewer resources available. By providing books to students from Title I schools you're providing an additional resource to help them continue their path towards literacy.

Thank you to everyone who supported the AALC Book Drive!

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2024 Black History Month Happy Hour

Members of the AALC closed out Black History Month with a Sip & Serve Happy Hour at The Montague Room in North Charleston. Attendees assembled 100 donated care kits for nonprofit partner Sunflowers of HOPE, Inc. and connected with one another over delicious appetizers and cocktails.We enjoyed seeing so many new and familiar faces at the event - thank you to everyone who joined!

 2024 Care Kit Drive

Thank you to everyone who dontaed to the Trident United Way African American Leadership Council Care Kit Drive! Stay tuned for more information on total kits donated! These Care Kits will provide everyday essential items for Tri-County children and adults experiencing homelessness. Care kits will be assembled by AALC members and provided to the community through nonprofit partner, Sunflowers of HOPE, Inc.. 

 2023 Winter Coat Drive

Thank you to everyone who donated to the Trident United Way African American Leadership Council virtual Winter Coat Drive! Thanks to your generous support, we surpassed the goal of providing 100 winter coats to children from families in need. Coats were distributed through Trident United Way Berkeley Resource Connection Center and St. Paul's Food Pantry and Clothing Closet.

Our Vision:

• We work to solve pressing community issues through Trident United Way’s education, financial stability and health programs. 
• We support Trident United Way with our time, talent and treasure, using our experiences and our voices to make a difference for our neighbors. 
• Network and inform: We share data about community conditions to increase our knowledge — strengthening our collective ability to create change.

Trident United Way PULSE consists of leaders from across the Tri-County who contribute $1,000 or more to Trident United Way. Members have unique opportunities to see the impact that their financial support and volunteerism have on community issues.

PULSE Step-Up Program

For those individuals not quite ready to invest in Trident United Way at the $1,000 level, the PULSE Step-Up program allows donors to gradually increase their gift over a period of three years. Step-Up members will make a commitment to increase their Trident United Way gift, giving at least $500 in year one, $750 in year two and $1,000 in year three. Step-Up members are recognized as full PULSE members and have access to all PULSE benefits.

For more information, or to join Trident United Way PULSE, contact Leah Rhyne at lrhyne@tuw.org.