Foundation Awards $541,110 in Grants

June 2, 2010

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded nine Responsive Grants totaling $541,110 to nonprofit and faith-based organizations across South Carolina.

Responsive Grants are designed to address the root causes of poverty using strategic methods that allow the Foundation to work closely with grantees and develop collaborative relationships by selectively offering focused technical assistance and more intentional monitoring through site visits. Responsive Grants are awarded once a year.

“These organizations are working to address poverty in South Carolina through their programs and services,” said Yvonne Orr, board chair of the Foundation. “It is our hope that this funding will help strengthen these organizations as they serve those in need.”

Organizations wishing to apply for funding should visit the Foundation’s Web site, for information on the application process. The next grant application deadline is the first Tuesday in November.

2010 Responsive Grants

Anderson Interfaith Ministries  -  ($75,000) Client Stabilization and Asset Building Project  (Serving Anderson, Oconee and Pickens counties)
            
East Cooper Community Outreach - ($25,000) Out-of-Poverty Expansion project (Serving Berkeley and Charleston counties)          

Greenville Area Interfaith Hospitality Network - ($99,400) Sharing Hospitality with Homeless Families project (Serving Greenville, Laurens, Oconee and Pickens counties)

Interfaith Community Services of South Carolina, Inc. - ($36,710) Working With Churches to Create Jobs and Expand Child Care for Parents project (Serving South Carolina)
          
Lowcountry Food Bank, Inc. - ($75,000) The Culinary Apprenticeship Program (Serving Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties)
            
Miss Ruby's Kids - ($75,000) Parent-Child Home Program & The Education Mentor Program (Serving Georgetown County)
            
Nurturing Center - ($35,000) Maintaining Expanded Outreach to Children and Families Project (Serving Fairfield,  Kershaw, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg and Richland counties)
            
Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach Services, Inc. - ($75,000) The Fishing Project: Integrating Social Services to Enhance Individual Capabilities (Serving Charleston County)
            
Windwood Farm - ($45,000) Kinship Caregiver Navigation and Support project (Serving Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties)

About the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina, established in 1996, is a ministry of the Sisters of Charity Health System. The Foundation is committed to addressing the needs of the poor and underserved in all 46 South Carolina counties, and strategically uses resources to reduce poverty through action, advocacy and leadership.

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