For more than 80 years, Trident United Way has been a trusted partner in building a stronger future for Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties. With a bold goal to uplift 15,000 families out of poverty by 2035, we lead collaborative solutions that increase income, reduce debt and open pathways to opportunity for local families, creating lasting impact for generations.
3 Easy Ways to Give Now
Gifts in Wills and Planned Gifts
Gifts in a will or by beneficiary designation are two easy ways to unite our community and improve lives for years to come — and they don’t cost anything now.
Leadership Giving
Trident United Way giving societies are made up of community and business leaders like YOU who are passionate about changing lives and pulling together the expertise and resources that get meaningful results.
Corporate Giving
We can work with you to tailor your philanthropic goals within your company and build a strategy to engage your employees. Ultimately, we can assist you in increasing your company’s impact in the community. Opportunities include workplace giving campaigns, event sponsorships and employee engagement and volunteerism.
CY PRES AWARDS: Cy Pres is a doctrine that permits a court to award any unallocated, unclaimed or undeliverable funds from a settlement or judgment to a nonprofit organization. Trident United Way accepts cy pres awards and is grateful for the support that these awards contribute to our community.
Trident United Way works to assist communities to promote an improved and sustainable quality of life so that every person can achieve their greatest potential. We focus on improving the financial stability of families in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties. Trident United Way works to bridge people, local nonprofits, corporations and resources so individuals and families can thrive in the Tri-County. Our efforts in many substantive areas, such as employment, housing, disaster recovery, community resilience, health and well-being, and education, provides a connection to most types of class action cases.
If you are considering making a cy pres award to Trident United Way, please contact Lauren Brown, VP of Individual Philanthropy, at (502) 640-2304 or lbrown@tuw.org.