Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Awards Caritas grants to organizations supporting Lexington and Richland Counties

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently awarded Caritas grants for the fall 2018 grant cycle.  These grants bear the name of one of the guiding principles of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine, in omnibus caritas, meaning “in all things charity.”  Caritas grants are awarded to organizations meeting fundamental needs of individuals and families experiencing poverty in South Carolina.  These organizations often act as a lifeline in their communities and provide valuable services to those they serve.

In total, 75 organizations were awarded Caritas spring 2018 funding for a total of $265,450. The Foundation is proud to announce their partnerships with the following recipients in your area:

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Charleston ($3000)     

Funding will support the RENEW Prison Ministry. This ministry assists individuals that are either recently released from the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) and experiencing homelessness, or due to be released within six months and have been determined to be predisposed to homelessness.  The program is based at Manning Reentry/ Work Release Center, Camille Graham Correctional Facility and downtown Columbia and works with participants to identify and address their needs when they are released to ensure their success. Located in Richland; Serving Statewide

Eau Claire Shalom Ministries ($2000)     

Funding will support Tutor Eau Claire, a program committed to serving people in the community who struggle with reading.  Tutor Eau Claire’s core program is their Reading and Dyslexia Resource Center. The mission of the Dyslexia Resource Center is to help struggling readers by raising awareness of dyslexia, providing affordable reading intervention, and training teachers in evidence-based reading instruction. Funding will support coordination of their programming and continued outreach and support to those living in poverty who struggle with literacy. Located in Richland County; also serving Lexington County

Good Samaritan Clinic ($4000)     

The Good Samaritan Clinic provides quality medical, dental, and pharmaceutical care to individuals and families in Columbia who cannot afford medical health insurance coverage, and cannot pay for medical care. In addition to providing access to care, the Clinic provides health care education to improve patients’ health and quality of life and is well-known in the community as “La Clinica Hispana.” Funding will support general operating expenses. Serving Colleton, Charleston, Lexington, Richland, and Saluda Counties

Homeless Period Project ($2000)    

While menstrual poverty is well-documented throughout the world, awareness of its presence in the United States is just emerging. Funding will support the Homeless Period Project’s “Period Packs” program that provides sanitary products to women and girls in schools and partner organizations in 38 South Carolina counties. By providing access and eliminating the cost of these items, Period Packs help restore dignity, support women and girls in maintaining good hygiene and health, and reduce time away from class or work. Located in Greenville County; also serving Abbeville, Allendale, Anderson, Bamberg, Barnwell, Berkeley, Charleston, Chester, Clarendon, Dillon, Dorchester, Edgefield, Fairfield, Florence, Greenwood, Hampton, Jasper, and Lexington Counties

Killingsworth ($2250)

Killingsworth is a transition home for adult women recovering from various crises. Killingsworth provides a supportive community by providing counseling, continuing education, spiritual development, job development, and life skills.  The acquisition of these skills and programs leads a woman toward self-sufficiency and a return to community life and responsible living.  Funding will support costs associated with transportation and clothing for residents. Located in Richland County; serving Statewide

LRADAC Foundation ($3000)          

LRADAC’s mission is to create and support pathways for prevention and recovery from substance misuse for individuals, families, and communities. When faced with a substance use disorder, the decision to seek help is one that takes courage and fortitude but the cost of this help can be prohibitive. Individuals are stressed enough with making an exhausting and extremely hard life change and these funds allow them to enter a treatment program without the stress of an additional bill.  These funds will offset the cost of substance use treatment for individuals in need of financial assistance. Located in Richland County; also serving Lexington County

Midlands Housing Alliance ($10,000)    

The mission of Midlands Housing Alliance is to engage and equip adults experiencing homelessness in the Midlands to transition into stability and permanent housing.  Funding will support their Youth Program, providing a stability, safety, and time needed for participants to gain life and job skills needed for adult life as independent and self-sufficient individuals. This program is unique in offering both housing and classes to address the unique issues facing unaccompanied youth. Located in Richland County; also serving Allendale, Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Chester, Fairfield, Lancaster, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg, and York Counties

Palmetto Place Childrens Shelter ($8500)    

Palmetto Place is the only home in the state that provides both emergency and transitional housing with wraparound services for young people experiencing homelessness who are ages 17-21. Funding will support their Unaccompanied Youth (UY) Program providing not only a warm bed and home cooked meals, but also providing guidance and support, education enrollment and tutoring, job readiness, drivers training, and independent living skills such as budgeting and cooking. Each resident meets weekly with a Case Manager to work on the progress of obtaining their goals and support is ongoing even after a resident completes the program. Located in Richland County; also serving Sumter, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, and Orangeburg Counties

Therapy Place ($6000)          

The Therapy Place provides traditional and innovative therapies and recreational opportunities for children with special needs.  For a family in poverty, the financial, social, and emotional challenges of raising a child with special needs is exacerbated. Funding will support services in which parents and caregivers learn about their child’s diagnosis, how to advocate for their child, and what rights and resources are available to them. In addition, these activities provide families with opportunities to share their experiences, create a social network, and find emotional support. Located in Richland County; serving Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lexington, Orangeburg, York Counties

Thornwell Home for Children ($2000)      

Thornwell provides hope for children and families by providing safe and loving homes through family-style residential care and foster care families, hope for a brighter future through academic and community-based programs, and wholeness and healing through nurturing love and professional counseling and therapy. Funding will support their Teen Mom Cottage which provides comprehensive supportive services to teenage mothers and their children. Located in Laurens County; also serving Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Greenwood, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg, Union, Calhoun, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, Orangeburg, Richland, Saluda, and Sumter Counties

 

About the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina, established in 1996, is a ministry of the Sisters of Charity Health System. The Foundation is committed to addressing the needs of the poor and underserved in all 46 South Carolina counties, and strategically uses resources to reduce poverty through action, advocacy and leadership.