[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 68 (Monday, April 21, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E328]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              APPRECIATING THE UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 21, 2025

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I am grateful to recognize 
the United Way of the Midlands on their 100th birthday.
  Founded in 1925 and now serving six counties in central South 
Carolina, the United Way of the Midlands continues to unite people and 
resources to improve the quality of life in the community.
  The United Way of the Midlands is a branch of the 135 year-old United 
Way which works to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of 
communities to advance the common good. In the Midlands, this purpose 
is seen through tackling problems like homelessness, children's 
literacy, and lack of access to healthcare.
  In support of these initiatives, Ms. MacKenzie Scott donated a 
bountiful ten million dollars in 2020, and due to her generosity, the 
organization decided to make it their goal to match her donation.
  Proudly, United Way of the Midlands announced that upon reaching 
their 100th birthday, they have achieved that goal and matched her 
donation.
  Donations are distributed in the community to tackle issues such as 
affordable housing, improve workforce development, and encourage 
improvements in child literacy and Science, Technology, Engineering, 
and Math (STEM) studies.
  I am grateful for the commitment of the United Way of the Midlands to 
serve and better the people of South Carolina.

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