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Education Committee

Working to Improve the Literacy of South Carolinians

The Education Committee of the South Carolina Grantmakers Network is mindful of the fact that 15% of South Carolinians (465,000) cannot read. In addition, South Carolina has the highest high school drop-out rate in the nation and the second highest unemployment rate. These grim statistics all point to the fact that there is a distinct need for family literacy improvement in the Palmetto state.

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Rural Development & Environment Committee

Building Healthy Rural Communities in Natural Neighborhoods

There will be no more rural areas that happen by accident. Rural economic development efforts must build business models that work to conquer poverty without destroying the rural way of life that characterizes much of the state. Building on a history of successes in land conservation and poverty initiatives, over time this project will use the tools of communications and grass roots coalition building to develop its advocacy position. By moving to this level, this project will demonstrate the leverage role that a collaborative group of philanthropic players can play through collective and focused action.
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Healthcare Committee

Promoting Collaboration and Innovation in Healthcare

A principal objective for the SC Grantmakers Network is to serve as a catalyst in promoting collaboration and innovation in addressing public health challenges and emerging threats.  Strategic goals include:
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Statewide
The mission of the South Carolina Grantmakers Network is to promote networking of its members, enhance the professional education of the membership, foster collaborative funding opportunities, promote philanthropy in South Carolina, and leverage influence of Grantmakers in their respective communities.