UWS & Greenville Police Department Receive Veteran-Friendly Employer Recognition
UWS received recognition as a gold-level Veteran-Friendly Employer by the South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs (SCDVA) along with Greenville Police Department. SCDVA Secretary Todd McCaffrey presented the award at a ceremony held at the Rupert Huse Veteran Center, recognizing UWS’s commitment to employing and retaining veterans. Watch SCDVA’s video of the event here.
Rupert Huse Veteran Center Ribbon Cutting
Upstate Warrior Solution (UWS) is proud to host the official ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Rupert Huse Veteran Center (RHVC) on Wednesday, April 19. The first of its kind in the region, the RHVC will serve as a hub of resources for veterans, first responders, and their families. Through collaboration among public, private, and […]
Spartanburg’s Center for Philanthropy Welcomes UWS As First Partner in Residence
The Spartanburg County Foundation announces Upstate Warrior Solution (UWS) as the first Partner in Residence in the Robert Hett Chapman III Center for Philanthropy. “We are excited to welcome this mission-aligned partner to the Center for Philanthropy to work with the Foundation to improve the lives of Spartanburg County Residents,” said Mary L. Thomas, Chief […]
UWS Joins VA’s SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Pilot Program
We are honored to share that Upstate Warrior Solution is 1 of 80 organizations nationwide selected to partner with the Department of Veterans Affairs through the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program. The goal of the program is to help organizations like UWS better identify veterans who are at risk for suicide […]
Groundbreaking Ceremony for Rupert Huse Veteran Center
Upstate Warrior Solution (UWS) is proud to announce the official groundbreaking of the Rupert Huse Veteran Center (RHVC) on Wednesday, March 16th at 770 Pelham Road in Greenville, SC. The RHVC will serve as a hub for veteran services in the Upstate, allowing the nonprofit to reach warriors and their families in even more substantive […]
Leadership Gift Announced for Upstate Veteran Resource Center
Upstate Warrior Solution (UWS) is proud to announce a leadership gift for a new Veteran Resource Center project, which will serve as a hub for veteran services in the Upstate. The project’s capital development efforts were initiated in 2021 by a leadership gift in the amount of $500,000 from the Rupert Huse Charitable Fund. This […]
UWS Hosts 2nd Annual Operation Christmas Blessings
Upstate Warrior Solution held its 2nd annual Christmas event benefiting local veteran and military families in partnership with Elks Lodge #858 and other community sponsors. The event provided personalized gifts, food boxes, stocking stuffers, and school supplies to more than 30 veteran families in need. The event also featured live performances by the Greenville Fine […]
UWS Opens Doors to Serve Veterans and Families in Easley
Upstate Warrior Solution (UWS), in partnership with Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina, is opening a new office to serve Pickens County veterans and families. Located within Goodwill’s Lowell Road location, this new office will enable UWS and Goodwill staff to collaborate and improve service delivery and accessibility to care for veterans and their families. […]
Greenville Law Enforcement Agencies Partner with UWS to Assist At-Risk Veterans
Greenville County Sheriff Hobart Lewis, Greenville Police Chief Howie Thompson, and Upstate Warrior Solution President Charlie Hall signed a memorandum of understanding The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office, Greenville Police Department, and Upstate Warrior Solution (UWS) signed a memorandum of understanding to better assist at-risk veterans in Greenville. Through this partnership, UWS will provide referrals and […]
Anderson University & UWS Partner to Serve Veterans
Leadership from Upstate Warrior Solution and Anderson University gathered on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 to launch a new collaboration to better serve veterans at the university and the wider community. The gathering included community leaders and took place at the school’s Center of Excellence for Criminal Justice and Homeland Security facility where Upstate Warrior Solution […]