Eight AME churches were selected through a competitive application and review process to receive mini-grants and form church-based HYPE teams. Find out who they are!
Pandemic Presents Challenges and Opportunities for HYPE Teams
AME HYPE teams made adjustments during the pandemic to continue their healthy eating and active living projects.
High School Students Help Increase Breakfast Participation at White Knoll
The Lexington County HYPE Team used their influence to encourage students to eat breakfast at school.
Columbia youth lead healthy changes at Pine Grove AME Church
The HYPE Team worked with leadership to adopt policies and get healthy.
9 AME churches get funded for The HYPE Project
Youth will engage with local leaders to implement strategic work.
Carter to Speak on The HYPE Project at National Conference
National and international attendees of the National Youth At Risk Conference will have an opportunity to learn about The HYPE Project.
2019 Morehouse graduate, former HYPE student will give keynote
Moses Washington is a successful young leader who is motivated and driven to make healthy change happen in Bamberg County.
The HYPE Project is expanding into the 7th District AME Church
ESMMSC is partnering with the AME Church to help teens become champions for change.
The HYPE Project, partnerships reach national level at 4-H conference
The HYPE Project caught the attention of the National 4-H Council and was incorporated into their annual conference in Chevy Chase, Maryland this year.
SC Teens Stand and Deliver at 6th Annual Youth Summit
More than 100 teenagers and adults from across South Carolina attended the 6th Annual Youth Summit on July 27th at The Meeting Place Church in Columbia to learn about youth-led policy changes and how to advocate effectively.