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The Women United Luncheon for Literacy is an annual fundraising event supporting early literacy in Pickens County, South Carolina. Hosted at Tri-County Technical College in Easley, this community luncheon benefits Preschool Pages, a program providing books and literacy resources to toddlers and their caregivers. The event features keynote speaker Dr. C.C. Bates of Clemson University’s Early Literacy Center for South Carolina and raises awareness of the importance of early childhood literacy, community engagement, and educational equity.
Together, let's make a difference in the lives of young children in our community!

A gift of stock is a simple, tax-smart way to support United Way of Pickens County. By donating appreciated stock, you may receive a charitable deduction for the full value of the stock while avoiding capital gains taxes—allowing your gift to go further. Most stock gifts are made by transferring shares directly from your brokerage account to United Way’s account. If you hold physical stock certificates, they can be mailed to our office. Gifts of more than $200 will receive a receipt.

Pathways at Work is a United Way of Pickens County program dedicated to improving workplace productivity, retention, attendance, financial stability, and well-being for employees. Based on a proven program model, a United Way Success Coach spends time on-site at the workplace and meets one-on-one with employees to provide resources to help employees manage non-work related issues. All employee meetings are free and confidential.

As a Luncheon for Literacy Sponsor, your organization will be recognized as a vital partner in promoting early childhood literacy and supporting the youngest learners in Pickens County. Your sponsorship is not only an investment in the future of our children—it is a statement of your commitment to building a stronger community.

Preschool Pages sessions are FREE and take place at 14 sites across Pickens County. They are open to preschool aged children who are accompanied by their parent, grandparent or other adult caregiver. Children and their caregivers will participate in story time and related early learning activities, and will take home a FREE book- provided by generous Women United donors- from each session to build their own home libraries.

Donations make these programs possible and are gladly accepted.

Women United is an unstoppable network of women committed to improving the lives of children in Pickens County. Through Women United, you will build connections with like-minded women, deepen your knowledge of community issues, and support children and early literacy through programs such as Preschool Pages.