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This month, we’re taking the opportunity to THANK our amazing community! We Thank You for all that you’ve done so far this year to help us help our neighbors.

We’ve had an incredible number of new and gently used donations from individuals, including several repeat donors: The Family of Charles Coker, Jerry and Cathy Guy, Sheila Hodges, Bobby McGee, Brandon Beasley, Brad Boob, and Tara Peach Fountain. We were surprised by a Toy Drive from the Dollar Tree on Retail Row and a Donation Drive from the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Club at Hartsville High School, under the leadership of Athletic Director Brad Boob, which produced two (2) huge donation drop-offs. Additionally, The Circle of Sisterhood at Coker University held a Clothing Drive and surprised us with bins of donations.

When their Random Acts of Kindness Month came around, the Hartsville Middle School thought of UWGH and held a Donation Drive to benefit our programs. As if thinking of us was not enough, they also brought their massive collection of donations to the office and put everything away for us. 

Businesses and organizations throughout the community, Bethea Retirement Community, the faculty from the Business Division at Coker University, First Presbyterian Church, and Hartsville Interfaith Ministry, collected donations for UWGH to meet the needs of our programs. Several individuals stepped up in a big way when someone in our community

had a specific need, such as Danielle Henderson and Jacob Wright, who purchased a new bike and all of the accessories for a young man who needed a way to get to school and work. And anonymous donors who dropped off cribs and a pack’n’play when we posted a request on FB for a young working family.

To cap off an amazing first half of the year, we’ve received incredible support for our new roof program. We were able to surpass our goal of raising $25K, through a $15K donation from Duke Energy, a $5K donation from North Industrial Machine, a $5K donation from the Reardon Foundation, a $500 donation from Care South and numerous substantial contributions from individual donors in our community who wish to remain anonymous. As promised, SPC has matched our donations (up to $25K) with an additional $25K grant. With these contributions, we will be replacing the roofs of eight (8) pre-selected, low-income Seniors in our community.

"We cannot begin to express how much impact these donated items, and the monetary donations, can have on a person's life. It's an incredible thing to witness. Thank you all so very much for allowing us to be good stewards of your gifts." Joann DeLong, Executive Director, UWGH

481 Children and Infants Assisted thru Direct UWGH Programs

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653+ Community Members Assisted thru Direct UWGH Programs

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$50,300 Provided to Community Partners providing services for our community members

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481 Children and Infants Assisted thru Direct UWGH Programs • 653+ Community Members Assisted thru Direct UWGH Programs • $50,300 Provided to Community Partners providing services for our community members •

Because of your Generosity… Our 2024 Highlights

Sweet Dreams Program

125 Beds provided, along with Comforter/Sheet Sets, Pillows, Stuffed Animals and Books.

Coats4Kids

217 Coats collected for our Coats 4 Kids Program.

Clothing, Coats, and Infant Necessities

232 Children, Infants, and Adults provided with these essentials.

Backpack Program

75+ Backpacks, many filled with supplies, distributed to our High School and Middle School Students.

Heaters and Air Conditioners

27 Community members (primarily seniors) provided with Heaters or Air Conditioners.

Make Christmas Merry and Dear Santa

69 Children were provided with Christmas Gifts and for some families, additional Christmas Blessings.

Disaster Assistance, Appliance & Furniture

53 Members of our community provided with assistance following a House Fire, Flood, or other Disaster.

Grocery and Gas Card Programs

37 Members of our community provided with Grocery Cards or Gas Cards (for those who need to get to Cancer/Serious Illness treatments).

Various Other Needs Met

34 Additional community members, with varying needs, provided for throughout the year.

Breakfast with Santa

$300 provided to Hartsville High School Athletics towards their Breakfast with Santa Program for children in our community.

Hartsville Interfaith Ministries

$20,000 provided to assist members of our community with Rent and Utility payments.

One Child at a Time

$20,000 provided for Human Trafficking Awareness education of all Healthcare Providers and Law Enforcement as well as an addition to the Darlington County School Curriculum.

Christ City of Refuge

$10,000 provided for Shelter Assistance and associated Rehabilitation Programs.

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