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United Way of Greenville County

United Way of Greenville County (UWGC) emphasizes homeownership and post-secondary education, with the goal of providing financial literacy. The UWGC has been successful at providing financial literacy with its Learn (through financial literacy training); Earn (by increasing income and accessing public benefits); and Save (in order to gain and sustain assets) initiative.

Partners

United Way of Greenville County partners with Greenville Housing Fund, Urban League of the Upstate (Pre-College Enrollment Program), YWCA (Women's Empowerment Center and Youth Education Success Program), Greenville County Human Relations Commission, Greenville County Redevelopment Authority, and Greenville Technical College.

Assets for Independence Grant History

Name	Amount	Start Date	End Date
90EI0639	$300,000	9/1/2010	8/31/2015

Project Title

United Way of Greenville County Program

Highlights/Outcomes

99 IDAs have been opened.

0 participants have received financial education.

$68,028 saved by participants.

16 participants have purchased an asset.

Total AFI Funding

Total AFI Grant Funding: $300,000
Total Non-Federal Support: $300,000

Focus Population

This grantee targets youth and adults who are either enrolled or aspiring college students and low- and moderate-income individuals, with an emphasis on the Hispanic population.

Contact

United Way of Greenville County
105 Edinburgh Court
Greenville, SC 29607-2529
(864) 467-3548
www.unitedwaygc.org