Opportunity Project SC announces school donations of 1,300 desks and 20 teacher supply grants
August 22, 2019
Wade King, Bakari Sellers and Hope King
Bakari Sellers, Hope and Wade King and six local superintendents gathered to announce a donation of 1,300 new desks to the following school districts: Allendale 1, Bamberg 2, Hampton 1, Hampton 2 and Jasper 1.
Sellers also announced the donation of 20 teacher supply grants for $300 each. The teachers in Bamberg 1, Dorchester 4, Calhoun and Clarendon 1 and 2 will be receiving those grants and were provided through a nominating process with local school principals.
“I am humbled to be able to give back to the schools that made me who I am today,” Bakari Sellers said. “It’s time we truly invest in education across South Carolina and provide more than a ‘minimally adequate’ education to our young people. More specifically, the students and educators in the rural parts of our state are suffering more than most. They are plagued with crumbling facilities and are bleeding qualified and willing teachers. Our children deserve better.”
Hope and Wade King are educators and co-authors of the book, “The Wild Card”. Hope is also the co-founder of the popular Get Your Teach On professional development conferences. Both Hope and Wade were raised in South Carolina, and resided here through college and their first teaching jobs.
According to Wade, “Every child deserves to have the greatest opportunity for success. Partnerships like this allow us to create incredible learning environments for ALL students. It’s our goal to provide as many schools and students as possible with the support they need for greatness.”
From professional development opportunities to partnering with some of the leading companies in education, Hope and Wade hope to bring about transformation and an education revolution to schools who need it most in their home state and beyond.
The Opportunity Project South Carolina announced its efforts last December and immediately hit the ground running with initiatives and funding partnerships. Led by Bakari Sellers, the organization aims to close the gaps plaguing South Carolina communities in quality-of-life areas including healthcare, education and technology.
