collective impact

change doesn't happen alone.

  We harness the power of our collective impact to overcome the most complex issues facing our community.  We are on the ground in Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union Counties, working with nonprofits, businesses, and government to bring lasting change to our community.

what is collective impact?

We know that the biggest issues facing our community can’t be solved by one organization. That’s why United Way of the Piedmont brings together organizations from different sectors across our community to tackle challenges such as homelessness and behavioral health issues. 


Through the Collective Impact model, we and our partners share goals and data while supporting each of our unique roles within the community. Working together, we accomplish more than we ever could alone. 

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where we're helping

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The Behavioral Health Taskforce identifies and implements strategies to increase access to behavioral health serivces for people living with mental health or addiction issues. 

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The Safety Net Council is a collaborative group of organizations who provide essential, basic need services to our community's most vulnerable populations.

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Our Vision Councils are groups of community volunteers with knowledge and experience of the community and/or specific issue area which their council serves. We convene these groups to make strategic funding decisions and work with other partners to solve crucial community problems. Our current councils are:

  • Economic Mobility (Spartanburg County)
  • Health (Spartanburg County)
  • Education (Spartanburg County) 
  • Cherokee County 
  • Union County
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behavioral health TASK FORCE

SAFETY NET COUNCIL

VISION COUNCILS

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Opportunity Housing refers to the ability of all residents to live in quality homes and thriving neighborhoods with access to jobs, good schools, healthy food options, medical centers, and transportation. The Opportunity Housing Collaborative works to increase the number of quality, affordable units; increase housing resources and investment; and advocate for equitable housing practices.

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homeless task force

where we're helping

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The Behavioral Health Taskforce identifies and implements strategies to increase access to behavioral health serivces for people living with mental health or addiction issues. 

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behavioral health TASKFORCE

Birthday Sparks

The Safety Net Council is a collaborative group of organizations who provide essential, basic need services to our community's most vulnerable populations.

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SAFETY NET COUNCIL

Fashion Magazine

The Financial Stability Task Force convenes local industry and community leaders, nonprofits, and government officials to address the issues surrounding financial stability including transportation, housing, financial literacy, and client services.

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FINANCIAL STABILITY TASK FORCE

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homeless task force

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where we're helping

behavioral health TASKFORCE

The Behavioral Health Taskforce identifies and implements strategies to increase access to behavioral health serivces for people living with mental health or addiction issues. 

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TASKFORCE

safety net council

The Safety Net Council is a collaborative group of organizations who provide essential, basic need services to our community's most vulnerable populations.

SAFETY NET COUNCIL

behavioral health TASKFORCE

SAFETY NET COUNCIL

Fashion Magazine

The Financial Stability Task Force convenes local industry and community leaders, nonprofits, and government officials to address the issues surrounding financial stability including transportation, housing, financial literacy, and client services.

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FINANCIAL STABILITY TASK FORCE

opportunity housing collaborative

homeless task force

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investment in local programs

Through our Community Investment Process, we make significant investments in local nonprofit programs that are moving the needle on increasing self-sufficiency.


Guided by our Community Impact Agenda, issue area experts serving on our Vision Councils assess programs we fund to ensure they are effectively addressing our community’s most pressing concerns: economic mobility, access to healthcare, and educational opportunity.

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