Sisters of Charity Foundation Hires Project Coordinator

COLUMBIA, SC – AUGUST 22, 2007 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has hired Allison Cowherd as its project coordinator. In this position, she will be responsible for the planning and coordinating Foundation workshops, statewide meetings, training seminars and special events. Cowherd will work closely with both the fatherhood and collaboration for women religious initiatives.

Cowherd holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communications from the University of South Carolina. Prior to joining the Foundation, she worked as an intern at Palmetto Health in Columbia, S.C.

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina is a ministry of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine. The Foundation is committed to addressing the needs of the poor and underserved in South Carolina by addressing the root causes of poverty, nurturing the growth of healthy communities, emphasizing youth and family and measuring the outcomes of these efforts.