Governor Nikki Haley Announces Bamberg County Day
November 21, 2012
COLUMBIA, SC – November 21, 2012 – Governor Nikki Haley and The Original Six Foundation announced Bamberg County Day scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 8, 2012 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The activities will take place at Richard Carroll Elementary School located at 1980 Main Hwy in Bamberg, S.C.
This event will be the fourth community day The Original Six Foundation has organized as a part of a major statewide initiative that will help provide the tools and resources needed for challenged South Carolina communities to grow economically.
“I know Bamberg County has so much potential, since it is my hometown. By raising awareness through events like these, Bamberg County Day will encourage family projects, school and church projects and civic group projects from all areas of the state that will lift up our neighbors in Bamberg County and beyond. I am encouraged by the level of interest we have had from individuals, businesses, organizations, churches and groups who want to show Bamberg County that neighbors helping neighbors will make South Carolina an even better place to live, said Gov. Haley.
In partnership with hundreds of community volunteers, the foundation will provide a variety of components and resources that were determined in collaboration with local leaders in Bamberg County. Activities include a Health Fair, which will provide plenty of family fun while highlighting the importance of personal health maintenance. The Health Fair will offer free medical, dental, eye, chiropractic and diabetic screenings as well as information about health programs and Medicaid eligibility.
Additional activities will include a job fair that will provide attendees the opportunity to work on their resume and link them with employers who will be on-site. Information about continuing education programs and literacy programs will also be available.
About the Original Six Foundation
Founded by South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, The Original Six Foundation unites private support to solve public challenges and does not use any government funding. The foundation’s mission is to serve as a catalyst for change in South Carolina by uniting public, private and civic leaders and resources to identify and address the challenging issues facing the state’s communities with the purpose of leaving the communities feeling empowered and positively impacted.
