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Sisters Of Charity Foundation Of SC Immediate Needs Grant

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Meeting The Fundamental Needs Of People Experiencing Poverty In South Carolina

CAMDEN SC (November 2023) – United Way of Kershaw County received a $5,000 grant from the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina. The foundation awards grants to nonprofits that strive to reduce poverty throughout the state of South Carolina and beyond. United Way of Kershaw County was part of the Immediate Needs category. These grants support organizations that meet the fundamental needs of people experiencing poverty in South Carolina. The Sisters of Charity Foundation donated $390,000 across 75 different organizations in this category.

In this cycle of funding, the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awarded 100 grants totaling $877,000 to nonprofit organizations across the state. 25 of the 100 organizations to receive a grant are located in the Midlands, a $215,000 commitment to the region.

Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina is a ministry of the Sisters of Charity Health System, founded in 1996. Its 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.