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We work to inspire and influence positive change by awarding grants, conducting research on poverty issues, advocating for stronger policies, and providing resources to the greater community as it relates to poverty.  Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging is at the core of our work and who we are as a Foundation.

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Grantee Partners

Explore the nonprofits we support that are meeting the immediate needs, working to break the cycle and developing systems to bring individuals and families out of poverty.

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Resources

To better understand poverty across South Carolina and to learn how we are working to make our state more equitable please explore these resources.

Since our founding

Distributed more than

$82M

to help alleviate poverty in South Carolina.

Distributed more than

3,200

grants to nonprofits that work to reduce poverty.

Invested more than

$7M

in education-related grants across the state.

Latest Updates

Systems Change Journey

9 November, 2023

Philanthropy Engaging in Advocacy: A Necessity

Philanthropy Engaging in Advocacy: A NecessityBy Chynna A. Phillips, Senior Director of Policy and Research Impact--a small word with endless possibilities. When considering our impact over time, we began to...

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News

18 October, 2023

Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC Awards $877,000 Million in Grants Statewide

Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC Awards $877,000 in Grants Statewide SOUTH CAROLINA - (October 18, 2023) The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awarded 100 grants totaling $877,000...

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Systems Change Journey

20 September, 2023

Strategy as a Living, Breathing Guide

Strategy as a Living, Breathing Guide By Donna L. Waites, President Over time, the Foundation has directly awarded nearly $81 million in grants which represents over 3,100 grants. But how...

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