Community Chest (Columbia, S.C.)

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Benevolent organizaton supporting various local charities; sometimes identified as Columbia Community Chest; later operated under the name, United Way; the Columbia Chamber of Commerce launched this organization in 1925 following a community-wide, week-long campaign that raised its goal of $60,000 that year.

From the description of Records, 1925-1949. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 688638451

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creatorOf Community Chest (Columbia, S.C.). Records, 1925-1949. University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries
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associatedWith Greater Columbia Community Chest. corporateBody
associatedWith Griffenhagen & Associates. corporateBody
associatedWith United Way of the Midlands (S.C.) corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
South Carolina--Columbia
South Carolina--Richland County
Columbia (S.C.)
Subject
Fund raising
Nonprofit organizations
Public welfare
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Activity

Corporate Body

Active 1925

Active 1949

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