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Women Impacting Youth Literacy
For more than half a century, Black River United Way has brought together people and resources to tackle complex issues and drive sustainable, positive change.
We partner with local communities to co-create solutions to pressing challenges, taking a comprehensive approach. With this in mind, we are proud to announce the formation of our local chapter of Women United.
WHAT WE DO
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Women United is enabling age-appropriate literacy in Georgetown and Williamsburg county children through the Black River United Way’s Heroes for Literacy program funded via our annual Power of the Purse signature fundraiser & various membership drives.
Vision
Currently, only 56% of Georgetown County and 38.4% of Williamsburg students are reading at grade level by 3rd grade completion.
Our goal is to increase age-appropriate literacy to meet the South Carolina average of 61.7% by 2031.
Goal
We are establishing a solid foundation of community and sustainable giving, achieving our goal through increased awareness and participation in Women United benefiting Heroes for Literacy, with an initial financial goal of $22,000 to support 40-60 students in the 2026 program.
JOIN WOMEN UNITED
We are a growing community of women in Georgetown and Williamsburg counties who feel passionate about helping increase youth opportunity in our community through increased literacy rates ~ for a better tomorrow. As Women United, we are creating a powerful community of women who support of each other and our mission. In our inaugural year, we invite you to join us and help shape the future of our program.
To join we ask you
Make an annual pledge of $250 to Women United
and/or
Volunteer as a Hero for Literacy for 1 - nine week program annually
Women United would love to welcome you!