A cradle-to-career initiative for Union County, SC
Union Uplifted is a community-powered effort to improve outcomes for Union County’s 5,000+ children from early childhood through career. It brings together families, educators, nonprofits, government, and business leaders to tackle barriers, lift up strengths, and shape a future where every child can thrive.
core objectives for a stronger union county:
01
Create a Unified Vision
Develop a community-driven, data-informed Union County cradle-to-career plan.
02
Foster Collaboration
Build and strengthen local partnerships.
03
Engage the Community
Utilize strategies to ensure that the plan is reflective of the community’s needs and aspirations.
Phases of Implementation
April 2024 - September 2024
Exploration & Discovery
October 2024 - September 2025
Community Engagement & Learning
October 2025 - December 2025
Partnership Opportunity & Sustainability
January 2026 - March 2026
Shared Learning & Next Steps
During the Community Engagement & Learning Phase, Union Uplifted partners led 30 community engagement sessions with 700+ participants and 37 community champions.
Rapid Resource Grants
Rapid Resource Grants are an essential part of Union Uplifted’s commitment to change, offering short-term funding to local programs working to improve educational and workforce outcomes. In 2024, these grants empowered efforts with a total of $71,240 in local support, helping neighbors uplift neighbors.
2024 Grantees
C4 Ministries
Children’s Advocacy Center
Palmetto Council
Upstate Workforce Futures Group
Union County First Steps
Union County 4H
United Way of the Piedmont
RobinHood Group
Iris Corporation
Leadership Partners
Connect with us
For more information on how to get involved with Union Uplifted, email communityimpact@uwpiedmont.org.
Dive deeper into what Union Uplifted is by watching our United Way August 2025 Insider's Update.
