SC Technical College System Foundation fights poverty, builds a stronger workforce in Palmetto State

Columbia, S.C. (Nov. 22, 2024) – The South Carolina Technical College System Foundation has received a $15,000 grant from the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina. The Sisters of Charity Foundation awards grants to nonprofits that strive to reduce poverty throughout the state of South Carolina and beyond. The SCTCS Foundation was part of the Breaking the Cycle category.

 

One example of the SCTCS Foundation’s programs is Create Opportunity.  “We are excited to receive this impactful support from the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina.  This funding will propel Create Opportunity’s training of high-tech workforce across the Palmetto State,” says Ben Rex, Chair of the SCTCS Foundation’s Board of Trustees.

 

These Breaking the Cycle grants are designed for organizations that are creating and sustaining pathways to economic mobility and self-sufficiency. The Sisters of Charity Foundation awarded $210,000 across 10 different organizations in this category.

 

In this cycle of funding, the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awarded 120 grants totaling $1,148,000 to nonprofit organizations across the state.  21 of the 120 organizations to receive a grant are located in the Midlands, a $155,000 commitment to the region.

 

"We're thrilled to announce our Cycle 2 Grantees and admire each of these incredible organizations for their dedication to building a better South Carolina," said Donna Waites, President of Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina. “It’s a privilege to work alongside these organizations and the Foundation looks forward to helping make our state a brighter place for all.”

 

 Macon Lovelace, the Chairman of the Board of Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina, added, “By dedicating ourselves to the common good and embracing creative ideas, South Carolina can become a place where everyone has what they need to succeed. Our mission to reduce poverty across the state becomes a reality when we collaborate with these empowered organizations."  

 

These Cycle 2 grant recipients serve all 46 South Carolina counties, and many of these nonprofits provide services across the state.

 

The SCTCS Foundation works in partnership with the S.C. Technical College System to support the System’s education and workforce development goals for the state of South Carolina. By actively supporting the Technical College System, the Foundation is dedicated to offering impactful programming designed to ignite economic growth and empower our state’s workforce.

 

Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina, founded in 1996, is a ministry of the Sisters of Charity Health System. The Foundation's mission is to address the needs of families and individuals experiencing poverty throughout the state of South Carolina. Through the strategic use of resources, they seek to reduce poverty through action, advocacy, and leadership.