A Century of Service

Join United Way of the Midlands CEO Sara Fawcett in this Century of Service episode as she sits down with Perry Lancaster of Brittons of Columbia, who is celebrating 50 years of helping Midlands residents look and feel their best. Perry shares how a lifelong career in fashion turned into a life of philanthropy—from mentoring students and teaching “the art of the tie,” to supporting local schools a...

Todd Ellis and Tommy Suggs are household names for South Carolina fans, but their impact stretches well beyond the airwaves. In this episode, Sara Fawcett talks with the longtime broadcast duo about the connections between sports, service, and community. They share what football taught them about leadership, how stories inspire change, and why supporting others is the real victory. About the Episo...

Leadership can be taught, but it’s even more powerful when it’s lived. In this episode, Sara talks with John and Andy Folsom about the lessons learned from three generations of community leadership. They explore how family values and professional experience have shaped their approach to service, the private sector’s role in driving community impact, and why civic engagement is essential to economi...

What inspires a lifelong commitment to service? In our debut episode, United Way of the Midlands President & CEO Sara Fawcett sits down with mother-son duo Sharon and Peyton Bryant for an insightful conversation on what drives their deep-rooted dedication service. They dive into the stories and values passed down through families, the role of the private sector in community impact, the connect...