South Carolina Commission for Community Advancement and Engagement

06/08/2026

Welcome to the June edition of Community Connects Spotlight!

This month we're highlighting:
• South Carolina's Statewide Primaries
• Our Community Survey
• Challenge Grant Opportunities
• A Project Manager Job Opening
• Upcoming Native American Studies Center Events
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06/05/2026

Join our team! We're looking for an enterprise project manager to help us with our internal and external (agency) projects. Visit https://careers.sc.gov/ to learn more and apply.

06/01/2026

The South Carolina Commission for Community Advancement and Engagement will hold the following meetings in the month of June:

Community Engagement Advisory Council
- Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 10 a.m. (Virtual)

Small Business Advisory Council
-Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 10 a.m. (Virtual)

Board of Commissioners
-Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10 a.m. (In Person)

05/27/2026

The Commission for Community Advancement and Engagement invites you to share your voice. We are seeking input from communities across South Carolina to better understand the experiences, challenges, and priorities you and your community are facing. We are committed to meeting communities where they are listening directly, engaging authentically, and ensuring your voices are heard in meaningful ways. This survey is an opportunity to share your perspective and help inform community-focused initiatives and positive change across the state. Thank you for taking the time to tell us what matters most to you.

Take the survey now ➡https://forms.office.com/g/LBqQC8vYkH

05/06/2026

Congratulations to Executive Director Dr. Delores Dacosta for completing Leadership South Carolina!

The Class of 2026 includes leaders from a variety of fields, including government, education, healthcare, law, finance, energy, and non-profit organizations.

These individuals were chosen for their exceptional leadership, commitment to service, and ability to effect substantial change in South Carolina, according to Leadership SC.

Dr. Dacosta is one of 53 participants who will follow a challenging curriculum designed to help them better comprehend the state's most pressing challenges and prospects.

05/05/2026

Community Connects Spotlight—your quick look at what’s happening this May.

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04/20/2026

We joined the community at the 31st Annual Columbia International Festival, held April 18–19 at the SC State Fairgrounds, for a vibrant celebration of global traditions brought to life through music, food, and shared moments.

04/08/2026

Following the South Carolina Farmworkers Service Providers Institute, which brought together organizations to forge connections, strengthen partnerships, and share resources, we conducted interviews with our partners to emphasize the ongoing work that extends beyond the event.

Representatives from our key partners, the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce and the National Farmworker Jobs Program, share how they collaborate to expand access to services, address challenges in rural communities, and create opportunities for career growth and stability.

Following the South Carolina Farmworkers Service Providers Institute, which brought together organizations to forge connections, strengthen partnerships, and...

04/02/2026

Service providers dedicated to supporting farmworkers across the state gathered at the South Carolina Farmworkers Service Providers Institute recently to connect, share resources, and collaborate.

From meaningful conversations to dynamic networking activities, including interactive speed networking, participants had the opportunity to exchange ideas and build lasting connections.

Held at the South Carolina State Farmers Market on March 20, 2026, the South Carolina Farmworkers Service Providers Institute brought together organizations ...