United Way of the Lowcountry (UWLC) is pleased to announce the promotion of Wendy Eden Jones to Director of Marketing and Communications.

In her new role, Jones will focus on strategic messaging, public relations, marketing and design, digital marketing and storytelling in order to promote and grow UWLC’s impact in the community. Her promotion comes after joining the organization as a Philanthropy Specialist in 2019.

Jones brings extensive nonprofit marketing and public relations experience to her new position. Prior to joining UWLC, she held marketing/public relations leadership positions at Community Foundation of the Lowcountry; The Literacy Center; Brevard College in Brevard, NC; the South Carolina Bar; Savannah Chamber of Commerce/Convention & Visitors Bureau; and The Anderson Group, a marketing firm on Hilton Head Island. She earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of South Carolina.

About United Way of the Lowcountry
Since the 1950s, United Way of the Lowcountry has been working to create a better life for the residents of Beaufort and Jasper counties. Our focus is on protecting services vital to the immediate basic needs of the most vulnerable members of our community; while making long term investments in education, economic mobility and health, because these are the building blocks for a good quality of life. We bring together people and organizations from all across the Lowcountry who bring the passion, expertise and resources needed to get things done. Each year, United Way raises funds through our annual campaign, special events and grants. Just as funds are raised locally, United Way funds stay local. Learn how you can be a part of United Way at www.uwlowcountry.org.