Sistercare Leaves a Legacy One in every four women will experience
safe resource available
domestic violence in their lifetime. Women
for anyone who
are five to eight times more likely to be
needs help. Sistercare
victimized by an intimate partner than a
also provides
stranger. And, boys who witness domestic
counseling services
violence are twice as likely to abuse their
for children and
own partners and children as adults. These
adults, community
frightening statistics tell the story of a dire
support groups,
need in our community, one that is, sadly,
transitional housing,
not going away but only growing.
court advocacy and
In fact, South Carolina currently ranks first
emergency shelters.
in the nation for the rate of women killed
Recently, Sistercare
by men. However, there is a shining light in
received a large
the darkness provided by an organization
bequest to help
that is working tirelessly to change these
them continue
facts. Sistercare, a local nonprofit, provides
their services. After deciding to invest the
a range of various services for battered
gift so it would generate regular annual
women and children in five local counties in
income, the Sistercare board interviewed
South Carolina.
several independent firms including the
Audrey Brown, past president of the
Community Foundation.
Sistercare board, tells us “Domestic violence
“We were looking for a way to remove the
does not discriminate. It affects everyone
uncertainty of funding and recognized
regardless of age, economic status, race,
that an endowment would be best,” Brown
religion, nationality or education. Domestic
comments. “We selected the Community
violence is the cancer on society.”
Foundation because in addition to managing
One of the many services Sistercare provides is community education. These education
the money, they also provide support for donors wishing to make legacy gifts to the
use the money as a cushion to maintain and expand their staff offerings as their services are needed all hours of the day, increasing their staff needs tremendously. Their fund at the Community Foundation provides a permanent resource for them to meet these staffing needs. Sistercare hopes that their initial gift will inspire others to make a bequest to their organization. A bequest is one of the easiest planned gifts to arrange and often, the full value of the gift can be transferred tax-free at death. If you are interested in learning how
endowment.”
you can help to ensure that funding will
domestic violence and Sistercare’s services,
The bequest serves as seed money for the
ensuring the community knows there is a
Sistercare endowment. Sistercare plans to
and for future generations, please contact
efforts raise awareness of the issues of
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we are a nonprofit organization serving 11 counties in the midlands by distributing grants and scholarships and linking the resources of donors, nonprofits and community leaders to areas of need.
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thank you We gratefully recognize the donors who support our work. — JoAnn Turnquist
Letter from the President Since our founding in 1984, Central Carolina
Henry Haitz, Mac Knight, Percy Mack, Dave
have taken the leadership role in educating our
Community Foundation has been valued for
Peterson, John Pollok and Nancy Spencer.
community about the importance of giving,
our history of service and viewed as a trusted partner in philanthropy. Our assets have grown from $25,000 to well over $108 million under the leadership of dedicated business and community leaders who have served on our board including our retiring board members,
As our assets have grown, so have our grants. During the past 30 years we have awarded grants totaling $100 million to nonprofit organizations that range from the arts to
becoming the catalyst for charitable growth in the Midlands of South Carolina. It is indeed a privilege to connect people who want to give to causes they care about most.
animals, education to the environment, and
Cheers!
health and well-being to human services. We
JoAnn
Hammond School Endowment Fund Jubilee Academy Junior Achievement of Central South Carolina Inc. Endowment Fund Junior League of Columbia Community Enrichment Fund KershawHealth Foundation Agency Fund Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council Endowment Fund Senator Isadore E. Lourie Center Endowment Fund Montessori School of Camden Endowed Fund Nancy K. Perry Children’s Shelter Foundation Fund New Morning Foundation - General Unrestricted Fund Newberry County Hospital Foundation Inc. Endowment Fund Omega Men of Columbia-Omicron Phi Endowed Scholarship Fund Orangeburg County Library Foundation Fund Palmetto Place Children’s Emergency Shelter Capital Campaign Fund Palmetto Place Children’s Emergency Shelter Endowment Fund Richland County Recreation Foundation Fund Senior Resources Inc. Endowment Fund Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands Endowment Fund Sistercare Inc. Endowed Fund Sistercare Non-Endowed Fund South Carolina Philharmonic Endowed Fund The South Carolina Technical College System Foundation Fund Southern Interscholastic Press Association Endowment Fund Sumter County Gallery of Art Endowment Fund United Way of the Midlands Endowment Fund The Walker Foundation Endowed Fund Women in Philanthropy of the United Way of the Midlands Fund
Margaret G. and James F. Adams Memorial Fund Brookland Foundation Inc. Homeless Outreach Endowment Fund Clarkson Memorial Fund for Zion Episcopal Church Cemetery Daily Bread Memorial Fund Gilbert Community Park Fund Harby Milk Fund Harvest Hope Food Bank Designated Fund Heathwood Hall Episcopal School Designated Fund Kate M. LaCoste Endowment for Carolina Children’s Home Kate M. LaCoste Endowment for Fairforest Baptist Church Kate M. LaCoste Endowment for First Baptist Church Mott Administrative Endowment Fund for CCCF Nurturing Center Designated Fund Orangeburg County Fine Arts Center Designated Fund Master Sergeant Worley E. Phipps Fund Dave Ransdell Memorial Fund Edward Y. and Mary Lee Roper Family Endowment for The Cooperative Ministry Edward Y. and Mary Lee Roper Family Endowment for Harvest Hope Food Bank John J. and Inez K. Ross Charitable Fund S.C. Greenhouse Growers’ Research Endowment Fund Sandhills School Emergency Fund Francis L. Shealy and Mary Joyce Shealy Designated Fund Marshall and Frances Shearouse Fund Mary Averill Stanton Administrative Endowment Fund for CCCF Mary Averill Stanton Fund for the Aiken SPCA Mary Averill Stanton Fund for the HSPCA of Richland County Swansea High School Athletic Foundation Fund Alice E. and Richard N. Vandekieft Memorial Fund John and Betty Warren Fund Milford H. Wessinger Designated Fund Sarah Nash Wilson Fund
Funds List The Community Foundation offers several types of fund options to meet the varying philanthropic and financial goals of our fundholders. Agency Funds are established by a nonprofit organization and provide a simple way for the organization to create a source of support. Designated Funds are established to support one or several organizations, allowing specific nonprofit organization(s) to receive grants.
Agency Funds Alpha Xi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau Inc. Research Fund Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association Inc. - South Carolina Chapter Animal Protection League Endowment Fund Chandler Burns Designated Fund Calhoun County Library Building Fund Carolina Children’s Home Endowment Fund Children’s Chance Endowment Fund Columbia City Ballet Endowment Fund Columbia Garden Club Foundation Endowment Fund Columbia Jewish Community Center - Weinberg Foundation Fund Columbia Urban League Inc. Agency Fund Congaree Land Trust Endowment Fund Congaree Land Trust - Evelyn Pringle Boyd Memorial Fund Cultural Council of Richland and Lexington Counties Endowment Fund Daybreak Inc. Fund Eastminster Presbyterian Church Fund EdVenture Yes Every Child Endowment Fund Family Connection of South Carolina Inc. Endowment Fund Girl Scouts of S.C. - Mountains to Midlands Myrtle Lasley Endowment Fund Glenforest School Endowment Fund
Designated Funds Deane and Roger Ackerman Designated Fund for the Sumter County Gallery of Art
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support
Recognizing Our Trustees The Foundation has always taken great pride in its diverse and talented board of trustees. They contribute unique perspectives and abilities, and a dedication and commitment to the Foundation that fosters success. Their gifts of time and resources allow our organization to achieve its mission. As we begin our new fiscal year, we offer our thanks to the following retiring trustees for their service to our Foundation and our community. Their efforts have truly made a difference.
OFFICERS: Chair – Judith M. Davis, Executive VP and Chief Legal Officer, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Vice Chair – Bruce W. Hughes, President, the Celerian Group, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Secretary/Treasurer – Ben Rex, CEO, Cyberwoven LLC
Michael Crapps Henry B. Haitz Ellis M. Knight Percy Mack David Peterson John Pollok Nancy J. Spencer
NEW TRUSTEES:
As we continue to work toward increasing
Shannon Nord – Community Volunteer
Elizabeth A. Dinndorf – President, Columbia College Paul Duane – Chief Financial Officer, Palmetto Health Dr. David Kulbersh – Founder, Kulbersh Women’s Center
philanthropy in the Midlands, the following officers will serve as key leaders in our efforts to build community. We also offer our thanks and a warm welcome to the newest members of our Board of Trustees.
Donna S. Pullen – Director of Media and Investor Relations, South State Bank
The Board of Trustees establishes policies, helps set the strategic vision and ensures that the financial stewardship and operations of the Foundation are conducted with integrity and accountability. They also help to identify emerging issues and ensure that the Foundation’s programs are both effective and accountable. We look forward to the expertise, creativity and dedication to service these new members will bring to our board, to our Foundation and, most importantly, to our community. For more information on our new board members, as well as our returning board members, read their biographies online at www.yourfoundation.org.
Roger Schrum – Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs, Sonoco Products Company
Quarterly Gifts to Funds The Foundation thanks the following people and organizations for their charitable contributions. This listing reflects gifts of $250 or more made to component funds at the Foundation between March 1 and May 31, 2014. Mr. and Mrs. Attison Barnes Becki J. Owens Photography LLC Mr. and Mrs. Joe Berry Bi-Lo Holdings BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Bruno Mr. Ashley A. Byrd Mr. Roger Byrd Carolinas Wealth Management Inc. Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Circle Park Behavioral Health Services Ms. Margaret G. Clay
Columbia Chapter of Links Inc. Malcolm and Kitty Dade Daybreak Pregnancy Center Dietary Services William W. Dukes CLT Eastminster Presbyterian Church Beverly Edgell Front Porch Realty LLC Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina N. Charleston Center Mr. and Mrs. André Goodman Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center Dr. James Greiner Mr. David Gwinup Ms. Kimberly Harlowe Donna Harper James Heard Mr. Jared Hembree C. Carroll and Susan B. Heyward Ashley and Brian Huff Know Exercise Dr. and Mrs. David L. Kulbersh Mr. John W. Lee
Ms. Debra Sofield Mark Lipe Sonoco Foundation Maret School Inc. South Carolina Arms Mr. Francisco Martin Collectors Association John and Mary Jane Martin Nancy Spencer Dr. and Mrs. William L. McDow Mr. and Mrs. Joe E. Taylor Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. McMillan Tim Farmer Landscaping Inc. Monterey Peninsula Foundation The Travel Connection of South William H. Neely Carolina LLC Random House Inc. Two Men and A Truck Greenville SIPA Endowment Auction Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Van Slyck Jeryl and Kathy Salmond Susan P. and Stephen K. Wiggins Mr. James A. Schiff Dr. and Mrs. William F. Young Peter C. Sederberg Select Health of South Carolina Service Transport Incorporated Seth’s Giving Tree Mr. Brett T. Setzer These funds were established between Mr. Clyde Simpson March 1 and May 31, 2014. Sistercare Inc. Dorothy D. Smith Dr. and Mrs. David Kulbersh Charitable Fund Charitable Foundation Innersole Wilbur and Diane Smith
New Funds
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magnify MAGNIFY THE MIDLANDS
Midlands Gives Unites Community When the Community Foundation
Each donation, large and small, was
“The Midlands Gives event has turned
decided to hold the Midlands’ first-ever
magnified by our bonus pool sponsored by
an otherwise rough week into something
online regional day of giving, we weren’t
the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
amazing! Not only have I given to several
sure what to expect. Other community
and the Lipscomb Family Foundation.
nonprofit organizations that I love, but I’ve
foundations across the country had
Aflac sponsored Golden Ticket drawings
also been encouraging others and getting
participated in such events in recent years,
every hour throughout the day and 24
them excited about contributing to the
but each community is different and
nonprofits each received a $500 bonus. Five
community. It’s been heartwarming seeing
unique. What happened on May 6th far
organizations were named Aflac Power
the donations rise, doubling since I began
exceeded our expectations.
Hour Winners for having the largest number
watching the leaderboard this morning. As
of unique donors within a specific hour and
they say, ‘Faith in humanity restored’!”
From the moment the clock hit midnight on May 6th, excitement and anticipation
received an additional $1,000 each.
While many donors made gifts to
grew as we watched the dollars climb the
The largest prize of the day was awarded
organizations they regularly support, our
leaderboard. The social media channels
in honor of the Community Foundation’s
post-event survey showed that 828 donors
lit up the Internet. Television, radio and
founding 30 years ago in 1984. The 1,984th
made first-time gifts to a nonprofit totaling
digital billboards were broadcasting our
donor made a $20 gift resulting in Elloree
more than $210,000. This is especially
growing success. Community members
Heritage Museum and Cultural Center in
important as one of the goals of Midlands
and nonprofits encouraged each other
Orangeburg winning a $3,000 prize.
Gives was to increase the donor base for
throughout the entire day — embracing the campaign, spreading the word to give and uniting with a single goal of magnifying the community.
The success of the day was truly a community-wide effort. The training held by South Carolina Association of Nonprofit
participating nonprofits, allowing them the opportunity to build long-term support for their organizations.
Organizations and RIGGS Partners
The Community Foundation couldn’t
During this 24-hour period, 3,747 donors
provided the nonprofit organizations with
be happier with the outcome of this first
made 5,186 gifts totaling $704,932! At
the tools to raise awareness within their
ever event, so much so that our board has
least one gift was made to each of the 151
individual donor bases. The organizations
approved funding to present Midlands
participating nonprofits in nine counties
sent emails, made phone calls, posted on
Gives again next year. Stay tuned to the
across the Midlands of South Carolina.
social media and created board challenges
Foundation’s website or midlandsgives.org
We were amazed by and grateful for the
to raise matching dollars.
for more information.
support of our community.
Local media partners ensured that the
“We are thrilled with the results of our first
Midlands Gives message was shared
ever Midlands Gives Day,” said JoAnn
broadly across the airwaves, newsprint,
Turnquist, President & CEO of Central
billboards and social media feeds. On May
Carolina Community Foundation. “We asked
6th alone, #MidlandsGives appeared in
our community to embrace this campaign
4,419 tweets reaching 828,140 Twitter feeds.
and they responded beyond our wildest
This widespread effort clearly worked.
dreams. Most importantly, we proved that
During the peak giving hours between
when our community comes together as
8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., an average of 98
one, we can make great things happen.
gifts totaling $11,000 were made every 15
The true beneficiaries are the 151 nonprofit
minutes.
organizations who serve thousands of folks across the Midlands every day.”
Save the Date May 5, 2015
Midlands Gives lifted the spirits of everyone in the community. One donor wrote,
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the community celebrated philanthropy during midlands gives on may 6!
Midlands Gives would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors and partners. Thank you!
Colonial Life
Free Times Millennium Magazine WXRY-FM Clear Channel Communications WLTY-FM, WCOS-FM, WVOC-FM, WNOK-FM, WXBT-AM and WCOS-AM L&L Broadcasting - WWDM-FM, WXHT-FM, WMFX-FM, WARQ-FM and WOIC-AM Grace Outdoor Lamar Outdoor Advertising Columbia Regional Business Report MidlandsBiz
Media Partners:
Community Partners:
WIS-TV WACH-TV WLTX-TV WOLO-TV The State Media Company
SCANPO Riggs Partners Scott Adams First Citizens Cafe Greater Chapin Community Endowment
Sponsors: The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation The Lipscomb Family Foundation Aflac
Lisa Ingram Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce Lexington Chamber of Commerce West Metro Chamber of Commerce Palmetto Computer Consulting The Oak Table Orangeburg Calhoun Community Foundation Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Debra Smith Ted Smith and the Newberry County Chamber of Commerce Jim “Soni” Sonefeld Donny Supplee and United Way of Kershaw Richland Library Wells Fargo
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impact foundation board and staff members receive a special gift from students participating in the summer reading program at lexington school district four.
Four Community Impact Grants Complete $1 Million Literacy Pledge Central Carolina Community Foundation
followed by an intensive instructional
recently awarded $225,000 to four nonprofit
summer learning program for those identified
organizations in support of their literacy-
as being at risk.
My First Books of the Midlands is Palmetto
The effort aligns the popular USC mascot,
for children from birth through age four.
Cocky, in leading six family literacy nights
This regional effort is working to ensure
reaching more than 1,200 participants
Midlands children enter kindergarten with
and distributing 3,750 books to families.
developmentally-appropriate literacy skills
The second year will focus on continued
and advance to first grade.
based education programs. The funds will assist in strengthening literacy skills among young children, combating summer learning loss and ensuring students are reading at grade level by third grade. These grants represent the completion of the Community Foundation’s $1 million pledge to increase literacy attainment across the Midlands. All of this year’s grantees are previous winners during the literacy commitment.
“The Community Foundation’s investment in literacy has helped fund high-quality early education programs for more than 10,000 children,” said JoAnn Turnquist, President & CEO. “The quality of the programs, supported by more than 10,000 volunteer hours, has positively impacted the children, their families and our communities. Our investment was made possible by generous donors and our Board of Trustees. We are grateful for their support.”
development of the program with enhancements in technology and service delivery to the community.
Lexington School District Four (LSD4) Serving the southern region of Lexington County, the Community Foundation supported a 2012 study from the LSD4 to measure the effectiveness of four distinct frameworks for their summer reading program. All students in grades one through four participated, receiving eight books along with varying levels of engagement including instructional postcards, fluency lessons and comprehension strategy sessions. After two years of the study, the program has eliminated the summer decline in reading scores and is performing better than the state average. The initiative has also
Get Cocky & Read
allowed for the formation of the Lexington
Thanks to the initial support from the
collaboration between the faith community,
Community Foundation in 2013, this collaborative project between USC’s Arnold School of Public Health and the SC Center for Children’s Books and Literacy is transforming literacy delivery in Calhoun County. The program allows for free speech, hearing and literacy screenings for the community
Four Community Literacy Partnership — a civic organizations, government, law enforcement and members of the business community. The collaborative has created a joint community-wide focus on literacy attainment from early childhood to adult education.
Palmetto Project Project’s early childhood literacy initiative
By partnering with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, the program will provide one new book per month to enrolled children. During the first year, 1,200 children were enrolled in the program. The second year of funding will seek to expand the enrollment rate to 2,000 children in the area.
St. Lawrence Place St. Lawrence Place seeks to keep homeless families and children together as they transition into permanent, stable housing. Through the initial support provided by the Community Foundation in 2012 and 2013, they were able to solidify their summer learning program for participating children. The After-School Program and Summer Camp serves children ages 4-11 living at St. Lawrence Place, The Family Shelter and the surrounding impoverished community. All children participate in educational and cultural field trips and on-site activities, including an emphasis on literacy and school success. In 2013, the program served 58 children with 96 percent either increasing or maintaining their literacy level over the course of the 10-week summer camp, thus negating summer learning loss.
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support of charities you supported during
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Central Carolina Community Foundation 2711 Middleburg Drive, Suite 213 Columbia, South Carolina 29204
Foundation Announces Staff Changes and Promotions Tonia Cochran has been a valued member
of the Foundation among its varied
of the Foundation staff since September
constituencies. As VP for Institutional
2005. She has served as Director of
Advancement, Heather is responsible for
Marketing & Communications for the
the overall communication and public
Foundation for the past eight years and has
relations strategy, outreach to financial
been instrumental in increasing awareness
advisors, estate planning attorneys, certified
of our work and our role in the community.
public accountants and their clients, and
Earlier this month, Tonia and her husband
increasing the number of funds housed
relocated to the Upstate. We are grateful
at the Foundation. She also oversees the
for the outstanding service that Tonia has
Foundation’s donor relations strategy and
provided and wish her well in her new
Midlands Gives, our online giving event.
venture.
Cherise Arrendale joined the Community
cherise arrendale
The Foundation is pleased to announce two
Foundation in March. An Atlanta native,
staff promotions. Heather Sherwin has been
Cherise has a bachelor’s degree in music
promoted to Vice President for Institutional
from Furman University. Before joining
Advancement and Cherise Arrendale to
the Foundation, she was the Marketing
Marketing & Communications Manager. “I
Coordinator at the Peace Center for the
am delighted that Heather and Cherise will
Performing Arts in Greenville. She has also
lead the Foundation’s advancement efforts
held positions at the SC Governor’s School
Cherise will also work with Heather
as we prepare to enter our third decade of
for Arts & Humanities and the Atlanta
to develop communication strategies
serving as the vehicle for philanthropy in
Symphony Orchestra.
and tactics to connect and engage
the Midlands,” said Foundation President & CEO JoAnn Turnquist. “Our ability to engage our community is critical in increasing giving throughout the Midlands.”
Prior to her promotion, Cherise held the title of Interactive Marketing Manager. In this role, she worked to ensure that the Foundation’s online presence reinforced the organization’s brand and its strategic
The objective of Institutional Advancement
objective to be the Midlands’ trusted and
is to promote awareness and support
preferred vehicle for philanthropy. She
managed online social media accounts and sustained the Foundation’s voice across all blog content. Cherise will continue to manage these areas.
the Community Foundation’s various audiences. As Marketing & Communications Manager, she will implement and monitor all marketing, communications and public relations efforts by the Foundation.
Looking for an Internship? Internships at the Foundation are a great way for young people to learn more about philanthropy and nonprofits while obtaining valuable work experience. This summer, Tori Sharpe, a senior at the University of South Carolina, is conducting research, interviewing donors and writing stories for future publication. Also, Samuel Dibble, a senior at Woodberry Forest School in Virginia, is helping in our Finance office and learning more about endowment investing. We are currently looking for a Marketing Intern for the fall and spring. Visit the news section of our website, yourfoundation.org, to learn more.
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