David’s Story
“It was just a fighting thing, I had to do myself…it was hard.” While David Anderson can fix, clean, or move just about anything, he struggled to read and write since he was a child. As an adult, he found…
UNITED WAY REACHES 48% of GOAL
SAVANNAH, Georgia – United Way of the Coastal Empire’s annual fundraising campaign is in full speed! Seven weeks into the 2019 campaign, the organization announced that $3,916,874 has been raised toward its $8,150,000 goal. The results were reported at the…
UNITED WAY SETS $8.15M Goal for 2019
Savannah, GA (September 19, 2018) – After two weeks' delay due to Hurricane Dorian, United Way of the Coastal Empire kicked off its 2019 annual campaign with a fundraising goal of $8,150,000. Funds raised will be invested into local health…
Brenda’s Story
When it first happened, Brenda Walker didn’t tell anyone for over a month. She kept the news to herself after her doctor diagnosed her with retinal disorders, knowing that it would eventually cause her to lose her full sight and…
Giulia’s Story
“Even as much as you try to have playdates, go to the library or find activities, there’s a gap between school years that is hard to fill in our family’s capacity,” Sabrina Jones, mother of Giulia, incoming second-grader. As an…
Read Across Liberty 2019
Hinesville, GA (March 29, 2019) – United Way of the Coastal Empire joined hands with students, volunteers, teachers, and corporate partners across the Liberty County community to celebrate “Read Across Liberty.” This special day is held annually to promote early…
Spirit of Philanthropy Award: Craig Harney
Quiet legend. Gifted storyteller. Humble soul. Kindred spirit. It’s hard to find an individual who can be described by so many other people with so many positive adjectives as they use about Craig Harney. Then again, it is hard to…
What is 2-1-1?
United Way's 2-1-1 is a trusted, confidential community resource that provides direct assistance or referrals to the services that people need. People reach out to 2-1-1 daily asking for a wide range of help. A call could be about anything…
THE BEST OF THE BEST: Top 30 Companies by Giving
United Way of the Coastal Empire honors “most generous workplaces” by releasing the top 30 of more than 500 companies and organizations whose employees give to the United Way campaign. “We want to recognize and highlight our top corporate partners…
UNITED WAY Surpasses Goal, Raises $8,285,608
Savannah, GA (November 16, 2018) – With contributions from a multitude of businesses and individuals, United Way of the Coastal Empire’s 2018 fundraising campaign reached a total of $8,285,608 or 102% over the goal, allowing the organization to improve the…