Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina distributes $1.4 million in grants
May 17, 2023
Foundation Releases 2023 Cycle I Grantee Partners
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awarded 92 grants totaling $1.4 million to nonprofit organizations throughout the Palmetto State. Each organization is working to reduce poverty in South Carolina.
Since 1996, the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded over 3,300 grants to South Carolina nonprofits totaling over $83 million.
“The Sisters of Charity Foundation is proud to continue our ongoing support of organizations that are committed to reducing poverty across South Carolina,” said Donna Waites, President of Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina. “Change occurs when collaboration meets action in the community. We are honored to partner with 92 different organizations and are confident that these grants will enable these organizations to continue their unique missions.”
The latest round of grants was awarded to nonprofits that are working to reduce poverty in South Carolina in one of three ways:
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Meeting the immediate needs of people experiencing poverty
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Breaking the cycle of poverty
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Working to change the systems that are drivers of poverty
Macon Lovelace, the Chairman of the Board of Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina, added, “we’re incredibly excited to provide these grants to the impactful organizations who are actively working with communities to create lasting change.”
This year’s grant recipients serve all 46 of South Carolina counties, and many of these nonprofits provide services across the state. See the full list of this cycle’s grant recipients here.
About Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina
Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina is a ministry of the Sisters of Charity Health System, founded in 1996. Its mission is to address the needs of families and individuals experiencing poverty throughout the state of South Carolina. Through the strategic use of resources, they seek to reduce poverty through action, advocacy, and leadership.
