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.
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.
York County HYPE Team achieves success with multiple projects
Boys and Girls Club youth are increasing access to physical activity for students and neighbors of Blue Eagle Academy.
Youth Advocacy: Laurens County Youth Achieve Success with Safer Environments Projects
The Laurens County HYPE Team are making their voice heard and having a positive impact on the health and safety of their community.
South Carolina Teens Attend HYPE Project’s Youth Summit at SC State University
Close to 160 teenagers and adults from across South Carolina attended the 5th Annual Youth Summit on July 15 at SC State University to learn about youth-led policy changes and how to advocate effectively.