South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families kicks off yearlong celebration of strengthening fathers and families

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Tags: South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families , Outreach

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For 20 years, countless partners, donors, advocates and leaders across South Carolina and the nation have supported the South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families and its network of regional fatherhood organizations. Most importantly, this collaboration has helped fathers to lift their families out of poverty, build strong families and give their children the best chance in life.

In releasing the news about the 20th anniversary, the center said, "We are so humbled by what has been accomplished with your help. To celebrate, later this year we will release our 20-year commemorative report chronicling the milestones and impact of this amazing journey and host community give-back projects as well as our big 20th Anniversary Celebration on August 11."

Throughout the year, the center's Facebook page will feature members of it fatherhood family sharing their perspectives about its mission. To kick off this series, Sister Judith Ann Karam, CSA, congregational leader for the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine, speaks about the founding of the center and its ability to respond to needs in a holistic way. Watch the video here.

In the news release, the center also said, "The Center would not exist without the vision of these courageous and devoted women with their deep commitment to all South Carolinians, especially families facing poverty. The Sisters realized that the reason so many women and children were living in poverty was because of the dying role of dads. Yet study after study underscores the fact that a great dad almost always means better grades, better health, better choices, and a happier, more productive life for his children. Virtually every outcome for a child is better when they have a loving, involved and responsible father. The Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC, a ministry of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine, found a partner in SC’s Department of Social Services and together launched the Center in 2002 to lead fatherhood efforts statewide. This bold vision coupled with mission-minded partners has resulted in vital services to more than 25,000 fathers, positively impacting close to 75,000 children, creating stronger communities and saving taxpayers millions of dollars. That’s just a little bit about what has been accomplished to date. Together, we will do so much more for SC families in the coming months and years."

The South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families is a ministry of the Sisters of Charity Health System.