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October 31, 2025

Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina launches new 2026–2028 Strategic Plan

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently launched its new 2026–2028 Strategic Plan. Through careful listening, reflection, research and discernment, the foundation team has been working diligently on this plan development for more than a year. This new plan calls the foundation to work in systems change, leaning into three focus areas: economic mobility, housing security and health care. In order to truly alleviate poverty across South Carolina, the foundation believes in challenging the systems that perpetuate cycles of poverty.

Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina, Foundations

October 23, 2025

Cleveland Central Promise Neighborhood gets new garden at Marion-Sterling Elementary School

Thanks to supportive community members, a brand-new garden for the Cleveland Central Promise Neighborhood is in the works at Marion-Sterling Elementary School on Central Avenue and East 30th Street. The garden – which was relocated from East 76th Street and Cedar Avenue – will be incorporated into classroom lessons, after-school activities and eventually, summer programming.

Promise Neighborhood, Outreach

October 16, 2025

Regina Health Center named one of America’s best nursing homes by Newsweek; #7 in Ohio

Regina Health Center has been named one of America’s best nursing homes by Newsweek. For the second year in a row, Newsweek ranked Regina Health Center among the top 10 nursing homes in Ohio on its prestigious America’s Best Nursing Homes 2026 list. Regina Health Center ranked #7 on the list for facilities with 50-99 beds.

Regina Health Center, health care

October 7, 2025

Healthy Learners hosts annual adult spelling bee fundraiser

Healthy Learners Greenwood recently hosted its annual Adult Spelling Bee, in memory of George Nolan, with adults showing off their spelling skills. Teams of four battled it out, word by word, in a quest for orthographic glory - all to support children in Greenwood, South Carolina, with access to essential health care.

Healthy Learners, Outreach

September 12, 2025

Early Childhood Resource Center celebrates launch of Unified Early Learning System Pilot in Akron

The Early Childhood Resource Center (ECRC) is at the forefront of an innovative, collaborative effort to strengthen Akron’s early learning landscape. On September 4, the ECRC joined with more than a dozen community partners, as the City of Akron announced the launch of a Unified Early Learning System (UELS) for Summit County. Phase I of this effort involves a 12-month pilot designed to stabilize child care businesses, support early childhood educators and expand family access to high-quality early learning opportunities.

Early Childhood Resource Center, Outreach

September 3, 2025

Healthy Learners names Derek Cromwell new executive director

Healthy Learners has announced Derek Cromwell as the new executive director of the organization, which is a faith-based non-profit committed to removing health-related barriers to learning for children across South Carolina. Gwen Walker was also appointed as the new community manager for the Lowcountry region.

Healthy Learners, Outreach

August 28, 2025

The Heart of Regina Health Center: donor spotlight focuses on former employee leaving nearly $1 million estate gift

The new issue of The Heart of Regina Health Center newsletter highlights how former assistant administrator, the late Jean Metzger, included a gift of more than $925,000 to Regina Health Center in her will. The newsletter also includes a letter from Executive Director Mark Yantek that addresses the support needed to help cover the gap in Medicaid reimbursement, plus recognizes the vowed Religious and clergy residents celebrating their jubilee years, an overview of resident councils, news updates and more.

Regina Health Center, health care

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