Trident United Way, Inc.

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Causes: Children & Youth, Children & Youth Services, Federated Giving Programs, Human Service Organizations, Human Services, Philanthropy

Mission: Trident United Way is a catalyst for measurable community transformation through collective impact in education, financial stability and health. OUR VISION: Our Tri-County region (Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties) is extraordinary! It is engaged, inclusive and thriving, and demands a high-quality educational system and economic conditions to eliminate the cycle of poverty, inspire graduation and foster lifelong good health. All residents achieve their highest potential. Individuals, organizations and institutions are aligned and commit their human and financial resources to ensure this quality of life. OUR DIRECTION: Trident United Way is proud to work with all its donors, partners and volunteers. Your commitment and contributions make a positive difference in people’s lives through education, financial stability and health in the Tri-County region. Our collaborative efforts are more than simply philanthropic – they are also strategic and data-driven. Together we are working to improve educational outcomes for all students, improve opportunities for all people to enjoy a quality standard of living, and improve the health of all individuals. Trident United Way's approach gives everyone involved the opportunity to unite and make real strides in creating lasting change right here at home. WHO WE ARE: COMMUNITY CONNECTOR STRATEGIC PARTNER VOLUNTEER ENGAGER GRANTOR

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TUW Volunteer Volunteer

Rating: 5

03/27/2013

I don't know where this person is getting their information but it's completely wrong. For example, Trident United Way does not keep money inside its doors and it does not hire consultants to do its work.

In fact, it's the most strategic non-profit in the Lowcountry that invests our donations in activities that measurably change people's lives. There is no non-profit working more collaboratively in our community to achieve real positive change than our United Way

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B Wain General Member of the Public

Rating: 1

04/14/2011

I think most donors do not realize how much of the money TUW receives stays inside their doors - with paid "consultants" who go out into the field and demand that programs conform to the model TUW has decided fits our community - with total disregard for whether it does or not. THis is a one-size-fits-all model that is a lot like giving a size 5 garmet to a person who wears a 20 and then blaming them for not being able to wear it. When the program has enough clout in the community to stand up to TUW - like the Boy Scouts...they can get funding. However, small programs who serve some of the neediest clients are going to get silently turned away. When a TUW board member wants a job - TUW makes sure they get it - this happened with the Boys & Girls Club directorship. They TUW tried to force all afterschool providers to purchase and use B&G Club materials...BUT when that individual left Boys & Girls, the organization funding was cut off...not because the program changed, but the political ties no longer held. I think TUW has moved a great distance away from what people think they are paying for...and they are no longer responding to community needs - but they are telling the community what it needs - and they play favorites. I, personally, hope a Community Chest or other collaborative funder arises in our community so TUW has competition for donor dollars and they have to start listening to every voice in the community.

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