Many communities below the federal poverty line are receiving funding and technical assistance support to build healthier environments.
Wholespire awards mini-grants to drive health equity and sustainable impact
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Increasing coordination of walkability and active transportation efforts in South Carolina
Statewide active transportation and mobility workshop encourages a unified, multi-sector approach to community design and improved health outcomes.
Project Spotlight: Deer hunters are bridging a food insecurity gap through donations
Lowcountry deer hunters are opening their hearts and donating venison to community food banks in an effort to address food insecurity.
The HYPE Project® honored with Empowering Justic Stellar Award
The Empowering Justice Charitable Foundation chooses Wholespire and The HYPE Project for its annual award.
The HYPE Project® expands into Louisiana State University AgCenter, 4-H Program
The Louisiana 4-H Teens Leading Change team with Jamaius White (middle). The Louisiana State University (LSU) AgCenter and Louisiana 4-H are collaborating with Wholespire to implement The Health Young People Empowerment (HYPE) Project in two parishes over the next...
Jumping Through Hoops: Navigating the Challenges of a HEAL Mini-Grant
Oakwood-Windsor Elementary School students have access water while enjoying recess. Sometimes, even the best plans run into unexpected challenges, especially during the procurement process. When your mini-grant project doesn’t go as planned, it can be discouraging,...
Walkability Efforts in South Carolina: Small Steps Matter
By Adrienne Patrick A pop-up bike lane demonstration in the Cayce-West Columbia, South Carolina arts district. Last summer, Wholespire, with support, guidance, and funding from the South Carolina Department of Public Health (formerly the SC Department of Health and...
Submit your nomination for board of directors today
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 September 30!
Barnwell HYPE team helps low-income families and influences more improvements for public housing
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 43 percent of children under the age of 18 in Barnwell County live below the poverty level. Because of their parents’ economic status, those children face more health disparities and inequities than others. For the majority of...