Black River United Way
Black River United Way
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About this organization
Mission
The Black River United Way (BRUW) creates a better quality of life for people in Georgetown and Williamsburg Counties by leveraging resources; to lead early grade learning programs for children, build family self-sufficiency, and ensure disaster resiliency through preparation and mitigation; with the goal of producing the greatest community impact. LOCAL NEEDS. LOCAL SOLUTIONS.
About
BOLD PLAY 1: EARLY GRADE READING - GOAL: ALL STUDENTS ARE ON READING GRADE LEVEL UPON GRADUATION FROM THE 3RD GRADE. READING IS THE FOUNDATION FOR LEARNING. THROUGH THIRD GRADE, CHILDREN ARE LEARNING TO READ; AFTER THIRD GRADE, CHILDREN READ TO LEARN. WITHOUT A STRONG FOUNDATION IN READING, CHILDREN ARE LEFT BEHIND AT THE BEGINNING OF THEIR EDUCATION. BLACK RIVER UNITED WAY IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING THE FOUNDATION IS FIRM FOR OUR EARLIEST READERS BY IMPLEMENTING AND PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS THAT COMPLEMENT LEARNING IN THE SCHOOL. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE: G.G.R.(GROWING GREAT READERS) AND S.T.A.R.(SUCCESS TAKES A READER), BOTH OF WHICH ARE IN-SCHOOL TUTORING PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDE POSITIVE PARENTING ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT; SUMMER S.A.I.L. (SCIENCE AND INQUIRY LEARNING), A SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON READING THROUGH THE LENS OF SCIENCE TO PREVENT READING LOSS IN THE SUMMER, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE "SUMMER SLIDE." BY PARTNERING WITH BUSINESSES, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND COMMUNITY AGENCIES WE ARE WORKING TO ERADICATE THE 3RD GRADE READING CRISIS IN OUR COMMUNITY. OUR GOAL IS THAT EVERY CHILD, BY THE TIME THEY COMPLETE THIRD GRADE, WILL REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL IN READING. IN ADDITION, BRUW AND WILLIAMSBURG TECHNICAL COLLEGE (WTC) ENTERED INTO PARTNERSHIP IN MAY 2019 TO DEVELOP A VOLUNTEER READING TUTOR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES DARKNESS TO LIGHT AND FERPA TRAINING. THIS IS THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN THE STATE OF SC. THESE ARE THE MEASURED OUTCOMES: -44 VOLUNTEERS THAT SERVED AS TUTORS -366 STUDENTS RECEIVED SERVICES THROUGH BRUW'S FUNDED PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT READING IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL TIME -114 STUDENTS WERE BROUGHT TO ON OR ABOVE READING GRADE LEVEL -1212 CHILDREN RECEIVED BOOKS THROUGH THE DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY IN GEORGETOWN COUNTY -300+ STUDENTS ATTENDED THE 3RD GRAD READING PEP RALLY FOR WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS FOR 2019 IN BOLD PLAY 1 ARE AS FOLLOWS: -GEORGETOWN AND WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS -TEACH MY PEOPLE -RICK & SUSAN GOINGS BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB -NORTH SANTEE SUMMER ACADEMY -THE VILLAGE GROUP -LITTLE SMURFS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER -UNITED WAY ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “The black river united way (bruw) creates a better quality of life for people in georgetown and williamsburg counties by leveraging resources; to lead early grade learning programs for children, build family self-sufficiency, and ensure disaster resiliency through preparation and mitigation; with the goal of producing the greatest community impact. bruw operates under the following value system: community focused: we are committed to working with and for the citizens of georgetown and williamsburg counties. commitment to access: we will provide equitable access and awareness for our community to the programs that support bruw's purpose by removing barriers and leveraging resources. collaborative: we ensure that our work complements those organizations that support and share in bruw's purpose in making our community stronger. credibility: we will build and maintain trust by creating processes and procedures that ensure transparency, accountability, and integrity as we fulfill our goal o”.
When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “The black river united way (bruw) creates a better quality of life for people in georgetown and williamsburg counties by leveraging resources; to lead early grade learning programs for children, build family self-sufficiency, and ensure disaster resiliency through preparation and mitigation; with the goal of producing the greatest community impact. bruw operates under the following value system: community focused: we are committed to working with and for the citizens of georgetown and williamsburg counties. commitment to access: we will provide equitable access and awareness for our community to the programs that support bruw's purpose by removing barriers and leveraging resources. collaborative: we ensure that our work complements those organizations that support and share in bruw's purpose in making our community stronger. credibility: we will build and maintain trust by creating processes and procedures that ensure transparency, accountability, and integrity as we fulfill our goal o”.
- The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as SC.
- According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is PO BOX 1065, GEORGETOWN, SC, 29442.
- The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2020 is 45.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $53,370.
- The CEO compensation policy within the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and approval.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1978.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $345,180 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $32,309 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.