A strong community is one where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Building a strong community is like building a sturdy house. It requires many people working together.
Just like you would bring contractors, carpenters, and other specialists together to build a house, United Way of Sumter, Clarendon and Lee Counties brings organizations and individuals together to address the health, education, and financial stability needs of our community.
Our Mission
United Way of Sumter, Clarendon and Lee Counties mobilizes resources and leaders that strengthen our communities. We fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our community.
From advancing healthy community, youth opportunity,
and financial security to strengthening local resiliency,
United Way mobilizes communities to action
so all can thrive.
Our Values
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Integrity - Leading with moral fortitude
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Compassion - Genuine concern for people's human condition
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Transparency - Sharing and receiving information openly and honestly
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Accountability - Sound financial management, mission-driven decision-making and servant leadership
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Collaboration - Forging strategic partnerships to produce mutually beneficial outcomes
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Excellence - Providing outstanding service across the entire organization
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Inclusion - Organization culture where diversity is valued and everyone is genuinely considered
Our Board
Your United Way of Sumter, Clarendon & Lee Counties is locally governed by an independent volunteer Board of Directors, dedicated to creating lasting change in our region. These volunteers live in Sumter, Clarendon and Lee Counties, and serve together as your United Way's primary decision-makers.
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Jay Montgomery, Safe Federal Credit Union (Chairman)
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Howie J. Owens, City of Sumter (Treasurer)
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Olivia Watford, Eaton Corporation
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Kim Jolly (Nominations Committee)
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Theresa Scott - Coke Consolidated
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Dr. Vanessa Smith-Canty, Sumter School District
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Jim Mayes, OSLA Agency
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Quinetta Buterbaugh, Duke Energy (Communications Committee Chair)
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Sharmane Anderson, Town of Santee
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David Durham, First Citizens Bank (Allocations Committee Chair)
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Erika Williams, Sumter Economic Development
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Brittany Gibbs, Caterpillar Pins
Our Team
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