HELPLINE for information and referrals | 843.524.4357 or call 211 or text 211211
 

United Way of the Lowcountry is committed to serving our neighbors and this community through these challenging times.  Our team is assessing the needs throughout our community and is working closely with other nonprofits and community leaders.  We have also set up a fund to help our most vulnerable neighbors impacted by this crisis.

The United Way of the Lowcountry COVID-19 Relief Fund was created to assist the Lowcountry’s most vulnerable neighbors with the resources they need during this critical time. United Way of the Lowcountry will distribute 100% of the funds collected to provide services to residents in Beaufort and Jasper Counties to meet basic needs including shelter, rent/utility assistance, and other necessities due to the loss of income related to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Any funds remaining after the pandemic will be reallocated to support United Way of the Lowcountry’s HELPLINE, which supports residents in need throughout Beaufort and Jasper Counties.
  • United Way of the Lowcountry’s Early Grade Reading Initiative, Read Indeed, has suspended reading tutoring programs in the school until further notice due to the coronavirus.
  • United Way of the Lowcountry is committed to serving our neighbors and this community through these challenging times.  To prevent the spread of COVID-19, United Way staff is following the CDC and DHEC recommendations and is working remotely until further notice.  Staff is available by email or by calling 843.982.3040.  The HELPLINE is available by calling 843.524.4357.  United Way of the Lowcountry continues to post updates and information on Facebook, Instagram, and our website at www.uwlowcountry.org.

For Information about COVID-19, use reliable sources including the following:

Are you looking for available resources and financial assistance related to loss of income due to COVID-19?

  • United Way of the Lowcountry’s HELPLINE – 843.524.4357

Food Pantries & Food Distributions (Beaufort & Jasper Counties)

Economic Stimulus Checks

Beaufort Memorial Hospital offers free Video Visits to Patients with Respiratory Symptoms

Internet Support

In addition to contributing to the United Way of the Lowcountry COVID-19 Relief Fund, please consider supporting the following:

Coastal Community Foundation COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund

  • United Way of the Lowcountry is partnering with the Coastal Community Foundation to help non-profits in our area who are offering assistance to those impacted by COVID-19.  UWLC is contributing to the Coastal Community Foundation’s fund and participating on its grants committee to develop funding recommendations that impact the Lowcountry.
  • Click here to learn more and donate to the Coastal Community Fund COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund.  If you would like to designate your donation to a specific county, simply write that into the comments box on the donation form.

Food Pantries

  • Many of the support agencies that were hardest hit so far are our local food pantries.  Please help support them by donating non-perishable food and financial donations.  We encourage you to contact the food pantries directly to find out their needs and ways you can help.  Click here for a complete list of food pantries throughout Beaufort and Jasper Counties.