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50 Stories for 50 Years: Amanda Warren

February 19, 2020

50th Anniversary, Integrated Services, News, UM Staff

Here at United Ministries (UM), we use the term “integrated services” often. But what exactly does that mean, and what is its purpose? Nobody explains it better than Amanda Warren, the Associate Director of Integrated Services. She understands that people are sometimes confused by the model but knows all the benefits that it brings. Amanda…

50 Stories for 50 Years: Young Ghun

February 5, 2020

50th Anniversary, Adult Education, News, Participant Stories - Adult Education

“I was stuck in life and United Ministries got me un-stuck.” So says Young Ghun, who graduated with his GED in September 2018 and is now enrolled at Bob Jones University (BJU), pursuing a degree in Cinema Production. Young came to United Ministries after following the advice of a concerned friend and traveling almost 2000…

50 Stories for 50 Years: Stephen Shelato

January 29, 2020

50th Anniversary, Employment Readiness, News, UM Staff

Employment counselors at United Ministries know that the road to a career is almost never how people imagine it. Stephen Shelato, who has been a counselor for two years, knows this from his own experience. He says that it took him “15 years to get [his] bachelor’s degree,” and many years to figure out what…

50 Stories for 50 Years: Brooke Wilkinson

January 22, 2020

50th Anniversary, Emergency Assistance, Employment Readiness, Matched Savings Program, News, Participant Stories

Brooke Wilkinson joined Employment Readiness in the summer of 2017. She was working, but after having completed a rehab program in 2015 for a methamphetamine addiction, Brooke needed a job that would better sup port her recovery. Brooke worked with her employment counselor to practice interview questions, update her resume, and craft a cover letter.…

50 Stories for 50 Years: Betty Herrin

January 15, 2020

50th Anniversary, News, Participant Stories - Place of Hope, Place of Hope, Volunteers

What brings people together more than a cute pet? Betty Herrin, a volunteer at United Ministries, knows that there is nothing quite like a dog to get people out of their shell. Betty has been volunteering weekly at the Place of Hope, United Ministries’ day shelter, for over five years. She has gotten to know…

50 Stories for 50 Years: Tony McDade

January 7, 2020

50th Anniversary, Interfaith Hospitality Network, News, UM Staff

United Ministries’ Executive Director Tony McDade has not always worked in the nonprofit sector, but it seems like his life was destined for it. Tony found his calling for compassionate work while in the church system. As a minister at Baptist churches in the Carolinas, he grew to love bringing out the best in the…

Is all as it seems?

September 19, 2019

News, Perspective, Press Release

An article shared yesterday on the “Cost of Living in Greenville” painted a positive picture for families seeking to rent in Greenville County – but is all as it seems? In yesterday’s edition of GVLtoday, an article on the “Cost of Living in Greenville” provided several interesting facts: that the median household income in Greenville…

Giving Back is the New Black—Four Practicals [Part 2 of 2]

September 4, 2019

News, Perspective, Uncategorized, Volunteers

ADVOCACY Advocacy is another avenue of giving back. We need people to be more than just politically charged, but willing to share feedback or new ideas with local and state policy makers. No matter your political leanings, you can see the power of advocacy in the most recent SC for Ed story. WHY ADVOCATE?…

Giving Back is the New Black—Four Practicals [Part 1 of 2]

September 3, 2019

News, Perspective, Volunteers

Sharing four points on volunteerism—starting with statistics and ending with practicals—because it’s time to answer the question that’s on everyone’s mind: “…but how do you actually get involved?” WHY VOLUNTEER? Volunteering connects us to our communities, forces us to see new perspectives, gives us a sense of purpose, aligns our passions with our time,…

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50 Stories for 50 Years: Amanda Warren

50 Stories for 50 Years: Young Ghun

50 Stories for 50 Years: Stephen Shelato

50 Stories for 50 Years: Brooke Wilkinson

50 Stories for 50 Years: Betty Herrin

50 Stories for 50 Years: Tony McDade

Is all as it seems?

Giving Back is the New Black—Four Practicals [Part 2 of 2]

Giving Back is the New Black—Four Practicals [Part 1 of 2]

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