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.
Stories of Impact
See how our grantee partners are changing lives and helping reduce poverty across South Carolina.
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.
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
$81M
to help alleviate poverty in South Carolina.
Distributed more than
3,100
grants to nonprofits that work to reduce poverty.
Invested more than
$7M
in education-related grants across the state.
Latest Updates
News
10 January, 2022
Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC President to Retire in the Summer of 2022
Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina President to Retire in the Summer of 2022 Columbia, S.C. [January 10, 2022] – Tom Keith, , the long-time president of the Sisters...
Stories of Impact
24 December, 2021
Homeless No More Opens New Education Facility
Homeless No More Opens New Education Facility There were giggles and smiles as over a dozen children of all ages walked down the steps of a St. Lawrence Place bus...
DEIB
16 December, 2021
Language is Powerful
Language is Powerful The Sisters of Charity Foundation believes that language has power. Inclusive language acknowledges diversity, conveys respect to all people, promotes equitable opportunities and leads to everyone having...
