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In response to God's call and in the spirit of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine, the Foundatio

06/24/2026

As we reflect on thirty years at the Foundation this month and reflecting on this question together.

South Carolina with no poverty means everyone has their basic needs met. What does it look like to you?

"Everyone would have housing." –SCFSC event attendee

06/22/2026

As we celebrate thirty years as a Foundation, we're dreaming of a brighter future for all South Carolinians.

What comes to mind when you dream of a state with no poverty?

"Every working person would earn a living wage." –SCFSC event attendee

06/20/2026

As we reflect on thirty years at the Foundation this month, we're struck by the simple truth of this answer.

What do you think South Carolina would look like if there was no poverty?

"Peace." –SCFSC event attendee

06/19/2026

On this day in 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas with the news that the more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in the state were finally free, two months after the Civil War had actually ended.

This day came to be known as . It's a time to celebrate, gather with family, reflect on the past, and look to the future.

Recognized as an official federal holiday since 2021, we celebrate and honor Freedom Day today.

Want to learn more about Juneteenth? Visit Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture for more: nmaahc.si.edu/Juneteenth

06/18/2026

Dream with us. How would our state look different if all people were lifted out of poverty?

As we reflect on 30 years of service and look to the work ahead, we're inspired by this answer–health care is a fundamental place to start.

"Poverty seems to be the results of several different factors. Meeting the most basic need of health seems to be a good place to start." –SCFSC event attendee

06/17/2026

Today, we remember the Emanuel Nine, who were killed in a racist act of violence at Mother Emanuel AME Church in our state on June 17th, 2015.

As we honor their memory eleven years later, we hold up their families, loved ones, and church community with tender love and prayer.

We remember them by working for justice, speaking out against racism and white supremacy, working to change the systems that keep poverty in play, and building communities across our state that are rooted in dignity, compassion, and love.

May we never forget their names or the legacies they leave behind.

Rev. Clementa Pinckney, 41
Cynthia Graham Hurd, 54
Susie Jackson, 87
Ethel Lance, 70
Rev. DePayne Middleton-Doctor, 49
Tywanza Sanders, 26
Daniel Simmons Sr., 74
Sharonda Coleman-Singleton, 45
Myra Thompson, 59

06/16/2026

One of the greatest gifts of our ministry is the opportunity to come together—across communities, states and areas of service—to reflect on who we are, why we serve and how we’re called to lead. It’s one key way we continue to advance the important and inspiring work happening across the entire Sisters of Charity Health System. That spirit is reflected throughout this month’s Health System newsletter. Read the full May newsletter to learn more: https://bit.ly/4urU8AY

06/15/2026

The dream continues as we celebrate our 30th anniversary this month.

Let us know what you think. What would SC look like if there was no poverty?

"Every child would thrive with parents who have the time to spend with them and means to provide them with nutritious food and a good education." –SCFSC event attendee

06/14/2026

We're celebrating our 30th anniversary this month and we want you to dream with us.

What would SC look like if there was no poverty?

"A minimum wage that allows people to pay their rent." –SCFSC event attendee

06/13/2026

We are proud to share that our very own Senior Director of Grantmaking & Strategy, Melinda Merrell, recently received a 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of South Carolina’s Arnold School of Public Health at South Carolina.

This award recognizes her leadership, service, and commitment to improving communities across South Carolina through philanthropy and systems change work. Congrats, Melinda! 🎉

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2711 Middleburg Drive, Ste 115
Columbia, SC
29204

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+18032540230

Website

http://www.sistersofcharitysc.com/

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