$333,000 of hope, Carolina Children’s Home supports health, education, and stability of Midlands youth
June 5, 2025
Carolina Children’s Home (CCH), a nonprofit that provides financial services and advocacy to children’s initiatives in South Carolina, has announced its 2025 scholarship and grant awards, totaling $333,000 to uplift children and families across the Midlands. This annual funding round includes 20 scholarships for local students and 19 grants to nonprofits working on the front lines of child well-being.
Now in its eighth year of funding, CCH has provided over $1.9 million in grants and scholarships directly benefiting organizations that enhance child and family well-being and students pursuing degrees in fields crucial to children’s welfare. This year’s awards will help remove critical barriers for children, improving access to health care, safe spaces, and educational opportunities.
Two of the local nonprofits receiving funding this year include Healthy Learners and Homeless No More, both recognized for their long-standing commitment to supporting children in the Midlands.
“We are deeply grateful to the Carolina Children’s Home for this generous grant to support Healthy Learners students,” said Dillon Chewning, Board Chair of Healthy Learners. “This gift is a powerful investment in the health and academic success of children across the Midlands. It ensures that more students will have access to the medical, dental, and vision care they need to thrive in the classroom and beyond. At Healthy Learners, we believe that no child should be held back by an unmet health need—and thanks to this support, more children will now have the opportunity to reach their full potential.”
“We continue to be grateful for the support of Carolina Children’s Home,” said Lila Anna Sauls, Executive Director of Homeless No More. “Granted funds have been used to serve our community’s most vulnerable children as we have given them a loving, safe, and supportive environment in after-school and camp programs.”
In addition to nonprofit grants, CCH awarded 20 scholarships to Midlands students pursuing degrees in social work, psychology, medicine, nursing, or counseling—fields critical to addressing the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of children.
“These awards are more than financial support, they’re investments in people and programs working every day to ensure our children have a better tomorrow,” said Jeff Manning, Chair of the CCH Board of Directors. “At CCH, we believe that when we empower those who care for children, whether it’s a future nurse or a dedicated nonprofit, we build a stronger, healthier Midlands community for everyone.”
CCH’s annual funding cycle focuses on supporting organizations and individuals rooted in the Midlands. Eligible nonprofits should be in and support residents of Midlands counties through either the physical and mental health needs of children, building strong family structures and parental involvement, or supporting children’s education.
This year’s impact-driven giving reflects CCH’s ongoing mission to meet the underserved mental and physical health needs of children, young adults, and their families. CCH’s legacy, rooted in compassion and community care, continues to inspire collaborative action throughout the Midlands.
About Carolina Children’s Home
The Carolina Children’s Home (CCH) serves the community as a public benefit, non-profit organization. Once a children’s home in Columbia, SC, today CCH provides financial support and advocacy for children’s initiatives in the Midlands area as well as scholarships to children and young adults seeking a post-secondary school education. CCH is proud to offer community grants and scholarships to improve the quality of life in the Midlands.
