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Student’s Determination Pays Off

February 21, 2017

Adult Education, Participant Stories - Adult Education

Mary Allen Murphy, Academic Counselor So often we see that the realities and stresses of life – transportation issues, long work hours, bills to pay, raising children, health issues – interfere with or briefly interrupt a student’s progress in the Adult Education program. Terence was one of those students who enrolled in the GED program…

“Evicted” Strikes Chord for Greenville

February 16, 2017

Affordable Housing, Events, Fundraising, News, Perspective, Press Release

GREENVILLE, S.C. (February 16, 2017) – United Ministries’ Uniting for Change Luncheon returns with a focus on housing, April 20, 11:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency. Presented by Buncombe Street United Methodist Church, the Uniting for Change Luncheon draws community-minded and engaged individuals, congregations, civic leaders, and business professionals from all across the Greenville area…

A Tribute to Dr. Bill Kellett

January 10, 2017

Tribute

Dr. Bill, as he was affectionately known at United Ministries, not only carried on the family heritage of giving to people who needed help, but he fulfilled his own passion for reaching out to those in need by using his special gifts and skills in medicine. When Dr. Bill retired from a successful medical practice,…

Transformative Journey

December 12, 2016

Interfaith Hospitality Network, Participant Stories - Interfaith Hospitality Network, Perspective

Sonja’s story is one of hope and a transformative journey. It is a story of a mom and her three children who found themselves literally living in a car … right here in Greenville. Uncertain where to turn for help, providence brought her to the Greenville Area Interfaith Hospitality Network (GAIHN). The volunteers and staff…

A Family in Need of Shelter

December 12, 2016

Interfaith Hospitality Network, Participant Stories - Interfaith Hospitality Network

When Mr. Smith became ill and was no longer able to work in construction after 13 years in the field, the Smith Family moved to Greenville to live with family. They soon realized that there were too many people in the house, and Mr. and Mrs. Smith and their 16 year old son moved into…

Whose Greenville is This Anyway?

December 12, 2016

Affordable Housing, Perspective

How would you answer “Whose Greenville is this anyway?” What role do we have in responding to the challenges persons face in acquiring consistently secure, affordable, sufficient housing? The vision of a community working together to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive points to an answer of “Who counts?” One meaningful answer is…

United Ministries Announces New Identity

September 23, 2016

News, Press Release

United Ministries Announces New Identity for 46 year old Nonprofit Focused on Ending Homelessness and Reducing Poverty in Greenville Organization Enters New Phase of Growth with New Brand Identity Download Full Press Release United Ministries, which recently joined forces with the Greenville Area Interfaith Hospitality Network (GAIHN), has announced the new identity for the merged…

Recent GED Graduate Motivated by New Program that Provides Jobs

September 1, 2016

Participant Stories - Adult Education, Participant Stories - Employment Readiness

Amber Carver says that during her recent journey, she has gone from having nothing to having something. When Amber was in 11th grade, she was making good grades and on track for graduation. When her mom unexpectedly became ill, Amber stayed home to care for her. She missed too many days of school and didn’t…

Bon Secours Partners with United Ministries to Transform Lives

August 25, 2016

News, Press Release

Download Full Press Release Dr. Alex Garvey According to Dr. Alex Garvey, the Senior VP of Mission for Bon Secours St. Francis Health System, Catholic health care has always viewed hospitals as a reflection of the communities they serve. “We believe that the all-encompassing ministry of healing doesn’t stop at the hospital walls,” he says.…

Student’s Determination Pays Off

“Evicted” Strikes Chord for Greenville

A Tribute to Dr. Bill Kellett

Transformative Journey

A Family in Need of Shelter

Whose Greenville is This Anyway?

United Ministries Announces New Identity

Recent GED Graduate Motivated by New Program that Provides Jobs

Bon Secours Partners with United Ministries to Transform Lives

United Ministries

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