For 80 years Trident United Way has been an impactful agent of change in fulfilling its mission of uplifting our community. Since we were established, we have refined our mission focus twice. For the past two decades we've focused on the three impact areas of education, financial stability and health.
ALICE families make more than the Federal Poverty Level but fall below the ALICE Threshold. That threshold is an income at which individuals and families are able to afford their basic needs. The ALICE Threshold is based on budgets that include costs for everyday essentials like housing, transportation, food and child care.
North Charleston, SC — Trident United Way (TUW) is pleased to announce that it has received a $10,000 grant from the South Carolina chapter of the Employees Community Fund (ECF) of Boeing. This generous funding recognizes the significant impact that Trident United Way continues to have in the Tri-County region.
In the Tri-County community, 38% of households fall below the ALICE Threshold.