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News
Legislators, Governor Raise Healthy Bucks Food Program Limit
Thousands of SNAP recipients will get extra help purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables at their farmer’s market.
SC Legislators, Governor Address School Food Debt
The second year of our two-year Legislative Session came to an end with a big bang! A bill signed into law will prevent schools from using debt collectors. Read more legislative news.
Pickens County leader looks back on HYPE experience 10 years later
We caught up with Pickens County resident and one of the first HYPE adult advisors in the state Cathy Breazeale for the 10th anniversary to learn about her experiences with The HYPE Project.
Marion County Library Connects Literacy to Active Living with Storyscape Project
There’s a cool feature at the Marion Hike and Bike Trail created by the library at the onset of COVID-19. They applied for a HEAL mini-grant to make Storyscape weather-resistant and last longer. Learn about their Storyscape project.
Coalitions to Work on Diabetes Prevention
The Diabetes Action Council of South Carolina awarded five coalitions a Preventing Diabetes with Confidence Mini-Grant. Find out who they are and what they will be doing!
The HYPE Project Reaches 10-Year Milestone
For the past ten years, we’ve been inspiring youth to complete civic action projects that increase access to healthy choices through The Healthy Young People Empowerment Project®!
Statewide Network to Strengthen SC’s Food Economy
There’s a new food system network with a USDA grant to create community-based solutions for a resilient food system for South Carolina.
Wholespire Announces Three New Board Members and Names New Board Leadership
New members will expand the board’s expertise in creating healthier communities for all people.
YPD youth address food deserts and access through their churches
Teens are becoming influencers of healthy change in their churches, thanks to their garden projects.
Teaming up to streamline efforts and accomplish common goals
Two coalitions in Kershaw County aligned to focus more on increasing access to healthy choices.
GivingTuesday with Wholespire x HYPE!
We’ve got a big year ahead of us and, when powered by the generosity of those in our friends and neighbors, there’s nothing we can’t accomplish!