Live United

Underneath everything we are, underneath everything we do, we are all people. Connected, Interdependent, United. And when we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all. That's what it means to

LIVE UNITED.

Special Programs

Attention Non-Profit Agencies

The NEW United Way Gifts in Kind Center, operated by United Way of Piedmont. offers items such as toilet paper, office supplies, program supplies and more. These items are ready for non-profit agency pick up year-round! Upon approval, you can begin to receive items to operate your programs and your office at no cost to your agency.

Foreclosure Help

South Carolina has worked in conjunction with its partners to develop a comprehensive, statewide strategy whose purpose is to help families stay in their homes or otherwise avoid preventable foreclosure.

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"Live Here- Give Here"

"Live Here-Give Here" is a slogan we use to remind people who live in Bamberg, Colleton, or Hampton County to send their contribution to United Way of Bamberg, Colleton, and Hampton, Inc.

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Free Discount Prescription cards are available.

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Born Reading and Reading for Life

Over 300 bookbags containing Children's books, CDs and parenting tips have been given out through the Colleton County Library to children under 3 years of age. The program began as partnership between United Way and the Walterboro Rotary Club, and has since expanded. Today the program serves all three counties and all ages.

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Pink Prevention

You may be eligible for a free mammogram / diagnostic screening.

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Unemployment Survival

The state unemployment rate is 10.7%, Bamberg is 16.4%, Colleton is 13.2% and Hampton is 14.3% (according to the July figures from the SC Employment Security Commission)

Call the United Way for information on programs that may provide:

Rent/Utility Assistance
Legal Assistance
Prescription Assistance
Youth Programs
Credit Counseling
Food
Shelter
Support Groups and more

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Upcoming Events

Colleton Cares Christmas Program

How to Sponsor:

We are in desperate need of sponsors this holiday season. We encourage individuals, families, churches, organizations and businesses to sponsor a family or child and purchase items for them. A sponsor would typically purchase a couple gifts and stocking stuffers for each child, or a small gift or gift card for groceries for a senior citizen. In an effort to make this process easier, a list of up to four items the child would like to have will be provided for the sponsor. Monterary donations can also be made at the United Way of Bamberg, Colleton and Hampton office to assist in buying for those children that cannot be matched with a sponsor. Please call today for more information 843-549-9594.

How to Apply:

The time has come for us to begin finding out who has been naughty or nice. We will begin taking applications for our Colleton Cares Christmas Program on October 3rd until December 2nd. We will be taking applications on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9am until 2pm. This program is designed to assist families with children under the age of 12 and seniors who live in Colleton County.

If you receive services from DSS, you will be required to:

present your household summary and/or Medicaid printout. (This is paperwork that you can get from the receptionist), and
have a picture ID.

If you do not receive services from DSS, you will be required to:

present proof of income, which can can consist of check stubs, W2 forms, social sercurity statement, or unemployment statement, and
present a birth certificate and social security card for all household members.