Wholespire experienced a 111% increase in mini-grant applications. Find out who’s getting a HEAL Mini-Grant.
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New board policy opens KCSD elementary playgrounds and walking areas to the community
Options for safe physical activity and safe places to play have increased in Kershaw County, thanks to a newly adopted open community use policy.
Project Discovery Palmetto Trail: Increasing physical activity through outdoor family connection
Wholespire Richland County uses HEAL Mini-Grant to improve the use of The Wateree Passage of the Palmetto Trail in Eastover.
Open call for Wholespire Board nominations!
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of South Carolinians? Do you know someone who does? We’re seeking nominations for our Board of Directors now through October 15!
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!
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.
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.